PARKERSBURG — As area rivers deal with ice due to recent freezing temperatures, officials continue to monitor local waterways for potential issues and problems. Ice has been detected along stretches of the Ohio River, the Muskingum River and the Little Kanawha River as the area has seen ...

A gaggle of geese float in a section of the Ohio River free of ice during a sunny day recently near the confluence with the Muskingun River. 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 ...

PARKERSBURG — A consumer advisory for the national horse industry is the latest book from a Parkersburg native now living in Charleston, S.C. “The Consumer Guide to Horse Ownership and Purchase” by Rob Liotti was published by Equine Consumer Limited and includes a foreword written by ...

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge released the following schedule for this weekend’s events: Thursday * Art Exhibit by Michael Mueller - Photography, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Art Exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center * Rinse and Repeat - an exhibit by ArtBeat ...

PARKERSBURG — The YMCA of Parkersburg will be holding its 2026 Heart of Our Community Dinner, an annual celebration recognizing individuals whose leadership, service, and generosity have made a lasting impact on the Mid-Ohio Valley, in late February. The Heart of Our Community Award honors ...

MARIETTA — Joe Matthews, Marietta’s longest-serving mayor, passed away over the weekend. Matthews was elected in 1991 as the 54th mayor of Marietta and served two terms from 1992 to 2003 and later from 2012 to 2019. He finished his final term as mayor on Dec. 31, 2019, which concluded ...