BELPRE – More than 100 children gathered at the pond in Belpre’s Civitan park for the annual Kids Fishing Derby. The event is held in conjunction with the Buddy Bass Tournament – which this year drew more than 70 boats – on the first Saturday in August. In years past, that’s ...
BELPRE – Remy eventually got out to an early lead in one of the dachshund races Saturday at Howes Grove Park – but when the crowd started to cheer, he turned around and headed back to owner Nick Stevens. Remy finally did cross the finish line, unlike his opponent Phoebe. “She didn’t ...
From left, attendees Viviannette Sanchez-Smith, Brittany Boswell and Jami Robison paint designs on tote bags Friday during Art Camp at the Belpre branch of the Washington County Public Library.
PARKERSBURG – The rural community of Walker in Wood County is close to Buddy Wilson’s heart. The Parkersburg-based singer-songwriter grew up in Walker and plays music there. His newly released CD of 10 songs is appropriately titled “Walker Road.” The CD’s namesake meanders through ...
PARKERSBURG — Discovery World on Market will hold its fourth annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission to the event will be free through sponsorship from WV Central Federal Credit Union. Activities will include a bounce house, face painting by Veritas Classical Academy, balloon animals, oversized board games, music and vendors. Visitors also can register to win back-to-school door prizes. The event will include the unveiling of a book vending machine funded by The Spartan Foundation and placed at Discovery World through a partnership with Wood ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cooler temperatures prevail this week as we say goodbye to July and hello to August. I want to send a big thank you to all the supporters of our 4-H and FFA livestock program here in Wood County. We had a successful week at the Wood County 4-H ...
