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Waterford Fair will go on with an eye on the weather

WATERFORD – The annual Waterford Community Fair will be going on as planned...for the most part. As heavy rains hit the area Tuesday and with a continuing chance of rain over the next few days, a flood watch remains in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. Officials with the Waterford Community Fair are going forward with the event at 19219 Ohio 339, Waterford, Ohio with some changes. The fair board has been meeting to determine what will happen and what won’t. “We are planning on doing everything we possibly can,” said Missy ...

MOV Film plans fall festival, podcast following $5,000 grant award

PARKERSBURG - MOV Film is preparing to expand its public programming this fall after receiving a $5,000 grant from the Ohio Arts Council, according to a release from the organization. The ArtsRISE grant will support MOV Film’s Appalachian Film Access and Workforce Initiative, the release said. The project period will run from Sept. 15 through June 30, 2027, and the organization’s proposal calls for approximately four free public film screenings and three panel discussions or presentations. According to the release, the grant can support eligible expenses including venue and ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming Events Schedule

PARKERSBURG - Point Park Friday, Aug. 14 * 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony * 6-8 p.m - Kidsfest * 6:15-7:30 p.m. No Mic/Pickin sesh * 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Ben Jamn * 8 p.m. - Inaugural Parkersburg Karaoke Showdown * 9 p.m. - “Hoppers," movie showing * 9:30 p.m. - Jack Horton’s Dance Party Hits Saturday, Aug. 15 * 12:30 p.m. - Grand Parade * 2 p.m. - Server Races * 3 p.m. - Matthew Enoch * 3:30 p.m. - Luke Colombo * 4 p.m. - Waverly Run Bluegrass * 4:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest * 5:15 p.m. - The Johnny Staats Project * 6 p.m. - Yo Yo Elite Baton and Show Corps * 6:30 ...

Excitement building for Homecoming entertainment

PARKERSBURG - Entertainment is the name of the game at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival where Saturday will feature the renowned Queen of Bluegrass. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. for the headline act that precedes the 10 p.m. fireworks show “She’s ...

Life Through the Lens: The battle within

Spider-man: Brand New Day (2026) – dir. by Destin Daniel Cretton Widow’s Bay (2026) – created by Katie Dippold *** For a limited time only, the hit Broadway musical Hadestown was shown at Regal. For 2 hours and 21 minutes, I was entranced! If you were lucky enough to see it, ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming emphasizes community connection

PARKERSBURG - 2026 Parkersburg Homecoming, starting Friday, emphasizes community connection and Parkersburg pride, with family-centered events and showcasing local artists. “Community, that’s our core of everything,” said Donna (Sue) Helmick, festival president. Homecoming organizers say it is bringing back the joy and pride of Parkersburg through community connections and family focused events. One example is continuing and strengthening Kids Fest, an old favorite where there is a lot of community support and local businesses working together, Helmick said. There will be two ...