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Give Local donation matches, challenges

PARKERSBURG - Several participating organizations have matching systems set up to match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 and $2,500. Additionally, several “private challenges” have been set up for organizations to secure separate funding from individuals and other organizations. Organizations matching up to $1,000 include: ≤ Hearts and Hands 4 Paws Organizations matching up to $2,500 include: ≤ Lewis County Community Foundation ≤ Wood County Christian School ≤ Mid Ohio Valley Fellowship Home ≤ Actors Guild of Parkersburg ≤ Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg ≤ ...

Blennerhassett Island to open 2026 season Friday

PARKERSBURG - Blennerhassett Island Historic State Park will open its 2026 season on Friday, “We’re just excited that the island will come back to life with all the school groups and the laughter of all the people,” Craig Pyles, superintendent of the state park, said. Blennerhassett ...

Artsbridge calendar of events

PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library Wednesday Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Bookworms Storytime, ages 3 and under, 10-11 a.m., Beverly Branch Public Library Wee Be Jammin', ages birth-3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ...

Experiencing history in Marietta with modern day technology

MARIETTA - As part of a larger project across southeast Ohio, the Campus Martius Museum and the Ohio Company Land Office will be reimagined this fall using an augmented reality program. Visitors will scan QR codes stationed near a historic landmark and use their phone camera to view the ...

Conditions for 31st Challenge at Mountwood ‘Epic’

VOLCANO — Organizers called the conditions “epic” for the 31st Annual Challenge at Mountwood on Sunday at Mountwood Park. Race Director Vince Nedeff said the weather has been relatively dry with a little bit of rain over the weekend. “It makes the trails even better for racing,” ...

Marietta recognizes Earth Day with weekend celebration

MARIETTA – With Earth Day recognized on April 22, the city of Marietta held its annual Earth Day Celebration on the Armory lawn Saturday afternoon. Despite the intermittent rain and overcast, hundreds of adults and kids showed up to learn about the over 20 environmental vendors and their ...