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Tour de forest: Watershed Association sets fall foliage tour

MARIETTA — The Little Muskingum Watershed Association in Washington County will hold its 36th annual fall foliage tour Oct. 11-12. The driving tour on Ohio 26 north of Marietta will feature the natural autumnal beauty of the leaves changing colors with 10 featured stops along the way with ...

‘Historically Haunted’ First Friday set in Marietta

MARIETTA — Autumn has arrived and downtown Marietta is preparing for First Friday, an event hosted by Marietta Main Street. The October theme is “Historically Haunted” and the evening is sponsored by WVU Parkersburg. From 5-9 p.m., residents can enjoy late shopping, dining specials, ...

In the Flesh: Tattoo convention inked for this weekend in Marietta

MARIETTA — A local tattoo artist has organized a three-day convention in Marietta. Organized by Chase Chovan of the Monkey’s Uncle Tattoo Shop, the Bizarre Bazaar Tattoo Convention will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the new Tower Event and Conference Center on Tennis Center ...

Door prize, special gems offered at Trinity Episcopal Church Used Book Sale

PARKERSBURG — A door prize will be offered this year at the annual Trinity Episcopal Church Used Book Sale from Wednesday to Saturday at the church on Juliana Street. The door prize is “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. The book was made ...

Woods and Wildlife program slated for Wednesday at Wood County 4-H Camp

MINERAL WELLS — A program scheduled for Wednesday is intended to bring woodland owners, educators and nature enthusiasts together to look at ways to make woods healthier and more inviting to wildlife. West Virginia University Extension Specialists Sheldon Owen and Dave McGill will share ...

Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge schedule of events: THURSDAY * Denise Harris multi medium art display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Friends of the Barlow Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Barlow Branch Library * Oil Painting Techniques, adults 10:30 a.m.-noon, ...