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Memorial Day events threatened by rain

PARKERSBURG – The weekend’s wet weather looks set to continue into Monday, potentially putting a damper on Memorial Day activities. American Legion Post 64 in Marietta announced Friday afternoon the parade planned for Monday morning had been cancelled, though they still plan to have a ...

Belpre City Schools Board of Education talks school year, summer activities

BELPRE - The Belpre City Board of Education concluded the 2025-26 school year with various updates at its regular May meeting Thursday night. Superintendent Jeffrey Greenley congratulated the 2026 Thomas Warren Roberts Creative Writing Prize recipients, Haiden Whitehouse and Adrianna ...

Voices of Valor: Danielski uses his experience to help others

PARKERSBURG - A Vietnam War veteran has dedicated his life to helping other veterans cope with the struggles he's experienced. John Danielski, 75, of Parkersburg joined the Marines when he was 17 years old after convincing his father to sign his enlistment papers. He was sent to San Diego for ...

Cottrill family reunion

HARRISVILLE - The descendants of Columbus and Martha Cottrill will meet 1 p.m. June 21 for a family reunion at the Women Club, 121 West Main St., Harrisville. The reunion begins with a covered dish dinner, followed by the annual meeting. Prizes will be given to the person traveling the ...