PARKERSBURG — Two of West Virginia’s 36 state parks are in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Situated in the Ohio River near Parkersburg, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park sees more than 40,000 visitors a year. Settled in the late 1700s by Irish aristocrats Harman and Margaret ...
MARIETTA — A schedule has been announced for two passenger river cruise ships that will be in Marietta this summer. The American Melody and the American Heritage will make a combined 14 stops in Marietta between July 1 and Aug. 24 at the levee on the Ohio River, the Marietta-Washington ...
PARKERSBURG — Auditions will be held March 22 and 23 for “Sylvia,” a production of the Actors Guild of Parkersburg. Written in 1995 by A.R. Gurney, “Sylvia” is about Greg, a middle-aged man who finds a stray dog, Sylvia, in Central Park and brings her home where it is adopted. ...
PARKERSBURG — The Geppetto Woodcarvers club is displaying its 2025 Quilt Project at the downtown WesBanco Bank during March. Most of the club members are self-taught or learned through one-on-one interaction and instruction with other club members. Founded in 1993, the group has developed ...
A cardinal sings from the top of a utility pole along Bellevue Street on Harmar Hill. The street is one of the highest in Marietta. 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 ...
MARIETTA — Weapons of mass destruction during the Civil War will be discussed at a special meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Knights of Columbus, 312 Franklin St., Marietta. Mark Laubacher, an author, historian, registered nurse, ...
