‘One Vote’ writers to talk about show

June 16, 2026

ATHENS - Two writers of a local musical that is part of the America 250th celebration will be the speakers at noon Thursday at the Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series at 24 West State St. in Athens. Singer-songwriters Larry Groce and Todd Burge wrote their original “One Vote! - the Musical” based on the founders of Marietta, Ohio and Ohio University between 1786 and 1820. Burge is affiliated with Peoples Bank Theatre and the Esbenshade Series at Marietta College. Groce is co-founder of National Public Radio program Mountain Stage in Charleston, W.Va., where ...

Taste of Parkersburg marks 19 years with food, drinks and live music downtown

June 15, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of people gathered downtown for the Taste of Parkersburg, which brought food, drinks and music together Saturday evening for an event that organizers said has become a long-running showcase for local restaurants and vendors. The event, held at Bicentennial Park, ...

Parkersburg Pride Fest draws over 5,000 people to City Park

June 15, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Pride held its eighth annual Pride Fest at City Park, with an estimated attendance of 5,000 to 6,000 people, organizers said. The event featured 96 vendors, according to Meghan Congrove, president of Parkersburg Pride who was hosting the event. Vendors included ...

The Crochet Lady: Get all tied up the right way by crafting your own scrunchies

June 13, 2026

Maurita the Crochet Lady here. This month you can get all tied up making scrunchie hair ties. I use regular worsted weight yarn, H 5.0mm hook, and “ouchless” hair ties that do not have a metal fastener. The first scrunchie has loops, and the second looks like a rounded star. These can ...

Backyard Gardener: Watch out for poison hemlock

June 12, 2026

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! The summer growing season continues. The next 2 weeks would be a great time to plant squash such as zucchini and yellow crookneck in addition to another crop of sweet corn and cucumbers. This week I want to talk about an invasive plant ...

Taste of Parkersburg brings food, drinks and live music to Bicentennial Park Saturday

June 12, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Food, wine and beer enthusiasts will gather in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday for the annual Taste of Parkersburg at Bicentennial Park. The event, one of the area’s premier summer gatherings, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will feature samples from a variety of local restaurants, along with wine, beer and live music, according to a release from Downtown PKB. Gypsy River will perform an acoustic set during the event, followed by Track 9. The event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees downtown. “The Taste of Parkersburg is more than just a food ...