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First Friday joining in on Rivers, Trails and Ales festivities

Marietta this weekend will welcome thousands of people to the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival. On Friday, downtown businesses will join the festivities, staying open late for First Friday, hosted by Marietta Main Street and running from 5-9 p.m. The popular monthly event offers late shopping, live music, pop-up artists, special sales and restaurant promotions. On the lawn of the Armory on Front Street, exhibits will be available from Artsbridge, Waterview Pointe, Washington County Soil & Water, MOV’n Dragons, Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Rivers, Trails & ...

Rechristened Downtown Brewfest, signature event returns Saturday

PARKERSBURG – The name has changed but beer, food and live music will still be on tap at the Downtown Brewfest from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park. As the Downtown Throwdown, the event grew into one of Downtown PKB’s signature events. “Originally the event was a contest. ...

Ritchie Sheriff’s Department looking into death

MACFARLAN – The Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department is looking into the circumstances of a mysterious death that occurred earlier this week. On Monday, August 3, 2026, during the early morning hours, deputies responded to the Macfarlan area of Ritchie County, West Virginia, regarding a suspicious death, according to a press release from the department. Deputies from the Ritchie County Sheriff's Office, along with members of the West Virginia State Police, arrived on scene and immediately began an investigation. “At this time, the cause of death remains undetermined, and the ...

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Tensions rise as Morrisey and lawmakers dispute management of federal TANF dollars

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey's kickoff to a two-day southern West Virginia listening tour on water issues was overshadowed Tuesday by his handling of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Morrisey was at Marshall University in Huntington Tuesday morning to begin his ...

Picture This: Pooling resources for National Night Out

Parkersburg Police Chief Matthew Board estimated more than 300 children attended the 10th annual National Night Out event on Tuesday at the City Park pool and splash pad. The gathering is organized by the Police Department and members of the community to promote positive interactions between ...