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The Whites to perform at Opry

BELPRE – Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites will bring its family harmonies and decades of country music tradition to the Ohio Valley Opry for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 17. The Whites are recognizable from the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” The group performed "Keep on the ...

Poverty String Band Trio to perform at Ember Theatre

PARKERSBURG – Discovery World on Market will host a concert by Poverty String Band Trio, aka PSB3, from 7-9 p.m. today at the Ember Theatre on Discovery World’s fourth floor in downtown Parkersburg. Advance tickets are $20 but tickets will also be sold at the door for $25, and a cash bar will be available in the Ember. Ticket and bar sales help to support Discovery World on Market, a nonprofit children’s museum emphasizing S.T.E.A.M. education. More information about this and other events is available online at dwonmarket.org.

People find unique treasures at the Trinity Book Sale

PARKERSBURG – People are looking for hidden treasures and unique finds at the 2026 Trinity Episcopal Church Used Book Sale. The sale, featuring hundreds of books over a variety of topics and genres, kicked off Wednesday at the church at 430 Juliana St. People can enter on the 5th Street ...

Allergy friendly trick or treat organized

PARKERSBURG – A Parkersburg woman whose daughter has a severe allergy to nuts has organized a trick or treat that is safe for other kids with the same issues. The allergy was discovered about two years ago when Katie Secreto’s daughter, Baylee, now 4, came into contact with food ...

Arc seeks support for annual Secret Christmas program

PARKERSBURG – The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley is asking the community to help with its annual Secret Christmas program that provides Christmas gifts to local teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are in need. Many of the people supported by The Arc live on ...

Wood County Democrats to host lunch with candidates

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Democrat Party will host a free lunch and an opportunity for residents to meet local and statewide Democratic candidates who are appearing on the Wood County ballot from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Parkersburg City Park. The event will be held at Shelter 1 next to the Henry Cooper Cabin Museum near the Washington Avenue entrance. The lunch will feature bean soup, cornbread, cookies and water. “Attendees will get the opportunity to chat with our Democratic candidates, enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon and have a bowl of soup and dessert,” said Jeff Fox, ...