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Backyard Gardener: Asparagus, crown jewel of perennial vegetables

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, ...

Woodcarvers ready for annual event

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 ...

Blennerhassett Island to open 2026 season Friday

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 ...

Artsbridge calendar of events

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 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Bookworms Storytime, ages 3 and under, 10-11 a.m., Beverly Branch Public Library Wee Be Jammin', ages birth-3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ...

Conditions for 31st Challenge at Mountwood ‘Epic’

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,” ...

American Ninja Warrior speaks at The Amputee Center Fun Fest

PARKERSBURG – The fourth annual Amputee Center Fun Fest featured its first event 5K walk/run, guest speaker American Ninja Warrior Gary Weiland, and an evening concert by Division Street Band on Saturday. The event began bright and early at 9 a.m. and concluded later Saturday night after a ...