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Annual National Night Out to build bridge between police, community

PARKERSBURG — Having the community interact with local police officers in a social setting is the focus of the upcoming annual National Night Out in Parkersburg. The free event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at City Park. The national event, which focuses on ...

Belpre Homecoming kicks off Thursday

BELPRE — The Belpre Homecoming is set to kick off Thursday and Homecoming Board President Amanda Wires said people can expect some returning favorites along with some new attractions. “We have added some stunt shows to our events lineup this year,” Wires said. “We are adding several ...

Highway 7 band to perform Thursday

PARKERSBURG – Highway 7 highlights this week’s concert at the Artsbridge’s Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Parkersburg City Park. Opening the show is Luke Colombo of Parkersburg. Show sponsor is People’s Bank. The Summer Music Series is a free, family-friendly event ...

Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar for this week: THURSDAY * Dragon Art Week, Williamstown Public Library * Dragon Art Week, ages 12 and under, Parkersburg Library, Emerson * Drop in Art Program: Dragon Art, South Parkersburg Public Library * Riverboat Days, American Melody, Ohio ...

West Side Story: Harmar Days Festival wraps up hot weekend

MARIETTA — Neither humidity nor rain seemed to dampen the spirits of people attending the Harmar Days Festival over the weekend. “We have been beating the heat,” said Allie Schultheis, communications chairwoman for the Historic Harmar Bridge Company, which owns its namesake and holds ...