City awards $12,000 to Parkersburg Art Center for arts programming and education initiatives

May 6, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The City of Parkersburg is recognizing the Parkersburg Art Center as part of its fiscal year 2027 community investment support, providing $12,000 to support programming intended to expand access to arts education and strengthen downtown vibrancy, according to a city press release. The Parkersburg Art Center provides programming for residents of all ages and throughout the year offers exhibits, classes and community engagement, the release said. Mayor Tom Joyce highlighted the importance of investing in local cultural institutions. “The Parkersburg Art Center plays a ...

Blennerhassett Island ready for 37th Rendezvous on the River

May 5, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Frontier life from the 18th and 19th centuries will be highlighted when the 37th annual Rendezvous on the River is held on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park today through Saturday. The Rendezvous, put on by the West Virginia Muzzleloaders Association and ...

Mid-Ohio Valley plans National Day of Prayer events

May 5, 2026

PARKERSBURG – As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, communities around the Mid-Ohio Valley will take part in the 75th National Day of Prayer observance. The theme of this year’s event is “Glorify God Among the Nations – Seeking Him in All ...

Events around the Mid-Ohio Valley

May 5, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge calendar of the week: Today Debbie and Steve Sisson art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Frederick Hayes art exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Paper Windmill Craft, all ages, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Marietta Public ...

Geppetto Woodcarvers hold annual ‘Carving on the Porch’ event in Parkersburg

May 4, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The Geppetto Woodcarvers Club hosted its annual “Carving on the Porch” event Saturday at Woodcraft, bringing together members and visitors to demonstrate woodcarving techniques, display finished pieces and encourage new people to try the craft. Club secretary Patrick Wentzel ...

Picture This: Free Comic Book Day draws fans, families to shops

May 4, 2026

VIENNA – Saturday was Free Comic Book Day, an annual event to promote reading and collecting comics that sees stores like Asylum Comics in Marietta and Lost Legion Games & Comics – The Vault in Vienna offer free promotional issues to customers. The event is accompanied by sales and other ...