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Valley Chapel to hold first homecoming

MINERAL WELLS - Valley Chapel Community Church, formerly the Chesterville United Methodist Church, on Chesterville Road in Mineral Wells will hold its first homecoming on Sunday. At 11 a.m., Karmen Lockhart and church talent will sing, followed by a message from a guest speaker. A meal will be served from noon to 1 p.m. when the group will return to the church for singing by New Picture and a homecoming message by Brother Lester Morgan.

Mid-Ohio Valley Rosary Rally slated for Saturday

PARKERSBURG – The Knights of Columbus and Catholic churches in the Mid-Ohio Valley will host the 12th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Rosary Rally at 11 a.m. Saturday at the band shell in Parkersburg City Park, rain or shine. The Rosary Rally is an annual event, started in 2015, “with the intention of bringing the community together to pray for divine intercession in matters important to us all,” organizers said. Rosaries will be available for anyone needing them. It is recommended that attendees bring their own lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will move from the band shell to the ...

Church to hold bazaar

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.

Faith and Blue planned at park

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 ...

Trinity book sale starts Oct. 7

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 ...