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Flower and Seed Exchange set for Saturday in Marietta

MARIETTA — The Ohio State University Extension Service’s annual Bring One Take One Flower and Seed Exchange starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Upper Muskingum River Park in the 500 block of Front Street. Participants can bring plants, seeds or bulbs to share as early as 9 a.m. Even house plants ...

Two performances taking stage for Summer Music Series

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge has announced an extended Summer Music Series concert on Thursday at City Park. The show will be held from 6-9 p.m. rather than the usual 6:30-8 p.m. at the band shell to accommodate two performances. Stephen Givens will kick off the show at 6 p.m., followed by a ...

Parkersburg Homecoming Parade announces awards

PARKERSBURG — Entries embodying the Parkersburg Homecoming Parade’s theme of “Fun in the Sun” received awards from a trio of judges Saturday. The Pizza Station, with a slice of pizza waving from a pickup pulling trailer decorated with surfboards, took first place in the commercial ...

Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge schedule of events and activities: THURSDAY * Parkersburg Art Center Regional Exhibit, Parkersburg Art Center * Riverboat Days, American Heritage, Ohio River Levee, Marietta * Samantha Short Photography Exhibit, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street * Art on ...

Picture This: Vintage Regatta Floating into New Martinsville Soon

Organizers display some of the more than 40 prize baskets that will be raffled during the New Martinsville Vintage Regatta Aug. 30-31. This year’s regatta, hosted by Dos Hermanos, will benefit Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, which serves children with disabilities and developmental delays ...