MARIETTA – Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, marking the 25th year of the event where comic stores give away free comics to everyone who walks inside. This year's selection features a diverse lineup of titles for all ages, from superheroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Superman and Batman to ...

Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in the May 2, 2025, edition. Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about a great perennial vegetable for the garden, asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). Asparagus produces good yields, has many health benefits, ...

PARKERSBURG - The Geppetto Woodcarvers Club will hold its annual Carving on the Porch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Woodcraft on Emerson Avenue. The annual event to showcase carvings and talents will include 20 woodcarvers who will display their carvings and give woodcarving ...

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 ...