PARKERSBURG - Blennerhassett Island Historic State Park will open its 2026 season on Friday, “We’re just excited that the island will come back to life with all the school groups and the laughter of all the people,” Craig Pyles, superintendent of the state park, said. Blennerhassett ...

PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library Wednesday Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to ...

VOLCANO — Organizers called the conditions “epic” for the 31st Annual Challenge at Mountwood on Sunday at Mountwood Park. Race Director Vince Nedeff said the weather has been relatively dry with a little bit of rain over the weekend. “It makes the trails even better for racing,” he ...

PARKERSBURG – The fourth annual Amputee Center Fun Fest featured its first event 5K walk/run, guest speaker American Ninja Warrior Gary Weiland, and an evening concert by Division Street Band on Saturday. The event began bright and early at 9 a.m. and concluded later Saturday night after a ...

PARKERSBURG - An exhibition opens Friday at the Parkersburg Art Center by a West Virginia native who calls his art a reflection of the history and culture of rural Appalachia and nature and life. Frederick D. Hays, a contemporary realist painter, is known for his use of light and color to ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ever since she was a little girl, Sarah Yoak has dreamed of moving to Los Angeles in pursuit of a professional ballet career. As of March 27, that dream officially came true when she was selected out of nearly 50 ballerinas for a contracted spot with the American ...