Breaking News

Free Time

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 ...

‘Barefoot in the Park’ opening Friday at MOVP Theatre

MARIETTA – The 2025-26 season at the Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre in Marietta closes Friday with the opening of its next production, the comedy classic “Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday with performances also scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ...

Blennerhassett Island to commemorate West Virginia Day Saturday

PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will commemorate West Virginia Day on Saturday with a variety of activities. Park Superintendent Craig Pyles said the park is partnering with the Blennerhassett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to put on a variety ...

Marietta Main Street slates Summer Shop Hop for Saturday

MARIETTA – Marietta Main Street will celebrate the start of summer on Saturday with the June Shop Hop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown. Nearly 20 businesses will participate, with every purchase at one of those establishments earning a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize basket. Participating businesses will be highlighted by balloons outside their entrances and will be offering special promotions, sales and discounts. Jennifer Tinkler, executive director of Marietta Main Street, said in a release that the seasonal Shop Hops bring the downtown retailers, all independently owned, ...

Meet Me on Market event in downtown this Friday

PARKERSBURG – Downtown Parkersburg is preparing for the next Meet Me on Market this Friday from 5-7:30 p.m. or so. The Meet Me on Market events are bringing together local businesses, artists, musicians and community organizations for another installment of the popular Third Friday event of ...

Multi-Cultural Festival returns Friday

Two of the big acts this year at the Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival are from Kentucky and Canada, an organizer of the annual event said. The 29th Multi-Cultural Festival opens Friday for a three-day run at Civitan Park in Belpre, a move made last year when construction on the new ...