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‘Wedding Singer’ opens today at Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre

MARIETTA – The Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre returns to the 1980s today when “The Wedding Singer” opens for a five-show run. The musical is based on the movie of the same name and is about Robbie Hart, the lead singer of a wedding band whose life begins to crumble when he is left ...

Free Comic Book Day at local shops on Saturday

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 pop culture favorites like Minecraft and Transformers and kid-friendly titles including Garfield, My Little Pony, Stitch, Sonic the Hedgehog and more. Asylum Comics at 212 Third St. in Marietta will once again be participating, as well as hosting a charity food drive for the Tri-County Food Pantry. ...

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., ...