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Backyard Gardener: Rhubarb – the tangy ‘pie plant’

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! Mother’s Day marked the beginning of warm season gardening. We are now setting out tomato, pepper and many other vegetable transplants. Remember, squash, sweet corn and cucumber can be direct seeded into the garden. Don’t forget about ...

Marietta Main Street’s Wine and Chocolate Walk event returns

MARIETTA - Marietta Main Street's Wine and Chocolate Walk returns to downtown Marietta on Saturday. The annual event is sponsored by Hall Financial Advisors and will run from 2–6 p.m. Ticket holders can stroll through historic downtown Marietta and visit local restaurants and retail shops, ...

The Smoot to present final concert of the season

PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre Vocal Ensembles will present its final concert of the year at 3 p.m. Sunday Sunday at The Smoot Theatre, 213 Fifth St. The show is free, but donations will be accepted. As the nation and community begin to celebrate America's 250th Birthday, the Smoot Theatre ...

Artsbridge calendar of events

PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge Calendar of Events: Today: Debbie and Steve Sisson Art Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Frederick Hayes Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch ...

Meet Me on Market returning Friday

PARKERSBURG – Downtown Parkersburg’s Meet Me on Market event returns Friday with an emphasis on shopping, food, art, music and family activities. Most activities will take place between 5 and 7:30 or 8 p.m., according to a release from Downtown PKB, which presents the third Friday events ...