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Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade marches through downtown Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG — The 15th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade came hopping through downtown Parkersburg Saturday afternoon as people gathered to celebrate the upcoming holiday’s arrival. Whether having colorful decorations, an appearance by the Easter Bunny or highlighting the theme of ...

A Good Egg: Easter Bunny rolls into Belpre for inaugural holiday parade

BELPRE — Belpre held their first ever Easter Day Parade Saturday with more than 40 participants. “There were approximately 45 units in the parade and there was candy galore,” Carrie Arnold, director of the Belpre Christmas Lights Pageant said. “The Belpre Christmas Lights Pageant ...

Picture This: Ruling the Roost

A pair of birds keep an eye on the Ohio River and Buckley’s Island as they catch some sun on a deck railing 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 page. See ...

Smoot Theatre to host auditions as ‘Hercules’ seeks strong cast

PARKERSBURG — Auditions will be held from 4:15 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Smoot Theatre in Parkersburg for “Hercules” by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Advanced preparations are not needed. Among the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules; the philosophers Androcles, ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements

South Baseball to Honor 1975 Title Team PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South will be honoring the 1975 state championship baseball team prior to Tuesday’s game against Fort Frye at Hank Greenburg Field. Youth players get free admission into the game by wearing their team’s ...