Picture This: Surrounded by Cones
A crow is surrounded by the cones of a spruce tree in the middle of Mound Cemetery on Fifth Street in Marietta recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See ...
WVU Medicine Camden Clark offering up to $17,000 in health care scholarships
PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is offering up to $17,000 in scholarships for local college students pursuing nursing and other health care-related degrees in 2026. The scholarships are funded through the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Foundation and the hospital’s ...
Beyond the Valley – Entertainment: Parkersburg native Luke Colombo receives ‘American Idol’ golden ticket
PARKERSBURG – Luke Colombo said music is his passion, but the 17-year-old Parkersburg resident “never thought in a thousand years” he would have a following on social media – or end up on “American Idol.” After months of interviews and auditions, Colombo earned a spot on ...
Beyond the Valley – Entertainment: Tourism flourishes on both sides of the Ohio River in Parkersburg and Marietta
PARKERSBURG — The history and rivers of the Mid-Ohio Valley continue to bolster tourism in the area. Tourism officials in both Parkersburg and Marietta regularly see travelers stopping in the area to take in the area’s many historical sites which leads to overnight stays and business ...
Beyond the Valley – Entertainment: From vaudeville halls to community stages, theaters thrive in the MOV
PARKERSBURG - Across the Mid-Ohio Valley, historic theater and volunteer-driven companies continue to keep live performance alive, offering everything from classic plays and Broadway-style musicals to concerts, youth programs and educational opportunities. Several of the region’s most ...