The Murphytown United Methodist Church on old U.S. 50 will holds its annual bazaar on Oct. 10. Homemade baked goods, soups, hot dogs, sloppy joes, pork BBQ, breads, books, holiday, kitchen and miscellaneous items, toys, bedding, boots, sweaters, coats and furniture, among other items, will be available. Take U.S. 50 to the Murphytown Road to get to the church located on old Route 50.
MARIETTA – Faith and Blue, a national event of law enforcement officers and area churches joining together, will be held 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Muskingum Park on Front Street. Food, music and activities for children and adults. The event is free and open to the public. Law enforcement from both sides of the Ohio River are partnering for an afternoon that will include an honor ceremony, face painting, barrel rides, law enforcement equipment demonstrations, a police dog unit, a mounted horse unit, corn hole, inflatables for children and free food. For more about the national program, go ...
PARKERSBURG – The 2026 edition of the Trinity Episcopal Church Used Book Sale will be held Oct. 7-10. The event will be held in the church’s Trinity Hall, 430 Juliana St. For more than 75 years, the book sale has helped support local community and church programs. The 2026 sale features ...
PARKERSBURG – Westfield has teamed up with Waters Fanta Insurance Agency to donate $5,500 to North Place Maternity House at North Parkersburg Baptist Church as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents are invited to nominate a ...
PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has established a new endowment fund benefiting Escape Community Ministries, a local faith-based nonprofit that primarily serves middle and high school students. The Escape Community Ministries Endowment Fund will be a permanent financial resource to support the organization as it works to provide a safe space in the community for youth to gather, connect and worship, according to a release from the foundation. Escape Community Ministries became an independent, nonprofit organization in 2025 and has since expanded its outreach ...
PARKERSBURG – The annual German Fest at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 1701 19th St. The traditional German bratwurst meal will include warm German potato salad, grilled brats and buns, ...
