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Bengals’ Burrow an MVP in eyes of Ohio Hills Country Heritage

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area in Athens County has recognized pro football quarterback Joe Burrow for his leadership and philanthropy. Burrow, of Athens County, received the Sam Jones Model Citizen Award at the Appalachian Heritage Awards Luncheon at the Ohio Statehouse in ...

Blennerhassett DAR serves up annual National Defense Luncheon

PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Chapter Regent Shannon Sams-Harper opened the luncheon with the introduction of ...

Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Events and things to do this week from Artsbridge: TODAY * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park, Belpre * Christine Rhodes multi medium artwork display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed exhibit, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campus ...

Picture This: Darkness on the Edge of Town

A weather front moves over Dudley Avenue near Parkersburg High School recently, turning a sunny day into a cloudy one. 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 more ...

Wood County Democratic Executive committee to meet on Jan. 8

PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Democratic Executive committee will meet in a hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The in-person part of the meeting will be held at the Parkersburg Marietta Building & Construction Trades Drug & Education office at 2400 Garfield Ave., Parkersburg. Remote ...

Holiday travel still on road to recovery even years after pandemic

WILLIAMSTOWN – The holidays are a time of giving, spending time with loved ones, eating delicious food, and for some people – lots of driving. As the holidays come to a close and families return to their hometowns to ring in the New Year, rest areas and welcome centers are buzzing with ...