Picture This: Checking out the petting zoo at the Marietta library
The Gab and the Goats Petting Zoo brought more than 30 animals to the Washington County Public Library in Marietta on Saturday, with kids and adults interested in petting, feeding and even holding animals like goats, pigs, rabbits, kittens, pigeons and chickens, plus a Dexter cow and two emus.
29th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Culture Fest kicks off Friday at Civitan Park
BELPRE — The 29th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival opened Friday evening at Civitan Park, bringing food, vendors, music and cultural education to the Belpre riverfront. Lisa Collins welcomed attendees during the opening ceremony, which began with the national anthem ...
Wastin’ Time: Crafting your own rolling pin takes more than half-baked planning
I'm told a rolling pin is a good project for a beginning wood turner. Well, I'm not a beginner and it was among the hardest projects I have ever undertaken. I'll explain as I go along. First I prepared a blank of maple for the body of the rolling pin. I used the wood left over to make a ...
Farmers Castle Museum to hold open house for Juneteenth
BELPRE – Farmers Castle Museum, operated by the Belpre Historical Society, will have an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in recognition of Juneteenth. The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Ohio, a permanent exhibit that details the rise of the freedom movement along the Ohio River shoreline of Washington County in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, will be featured. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be available. More information is available by calling 740-423-7588 or emailing farmerscastlemuseum@gmail.com.
Elks to celebrate Flag Day, picnic
VIENNA - The annual Parkersburg Elks Lodge 198 membership picnic and flag observance will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Buzzy Dils Park in Vienna. “The flag ceremony is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the American flag and what it represents,” organizer Leslie Riddle said. Saturday’s schedule is: * Noon to 1 p.m.: Introductions and games * 1-2 p.m.: lunch 2:30-3 p.m.: flag ceremony. 3-4 p.m.: Visit and head home. “This is an annual member picnic. Members look forward to this every year,” Riddle said. “It's one of many ways the Elks give back to their ...