A ladder built into a stone wall leads to the Little Kanawha River at what was once a lock near Leachtown. Most of the locks and dams on the river were removed decades ago. (Photo by Art Smith)

A ladder built into a stone wall leads to the Little Kanawha River at what was once a lock near Leachtown. Most of the locks and dams on the river were removed decades ago. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)