RIPLEY — For more than six decades, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has celebrated the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural traditions of Appalachia. Now in its 63rd year, the event returns to Cedar Lakes Conference Center from Thursday through Saturday, bringing new attractions ...
PARKERSBURG – Independence Day is always festively celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but observances here and around the country will rise to another level as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s a look at what’s planned: Thursday Beverly * 5:30 p.m. – B&W Homecoming Parade steps off from Waterford Elementary, traveling along Ohio 339 to Ohio 60 (Main Street) and on to Dodge Park, where Homecoming festivities will take place through Saturday. * 6:30 p.m. – Rides and games at Dodge Park, no entry fee. * 7-10 p.m. ...
MARTINSBURG — Surrounded by family, fellow service members, law enforcement officers and community supporters, West Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was recognized Saturday with the inaugural Freedom 250: Hometown Hero Award from the U.S. Department of Justice before also ...
BEVERLY – Board members, volunteers and donors joined the Barry family for a formal dedication of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s 118th house on Sunday afternoon. Jacob and Felicia Barry and their four children were presented with keys to their home, after completing sweat ...
BELPRE — Some American Cruise Lines riverboats will temporarily dock in Belpre instead of Marietta because of construction along the Marietta Levee. The riverboats will dock at the Belpre Shriners Club while renovations continue at the Levee. Belpre Mayor Susan Abdella shared her ...
MARIETTA - A free presentation marking the anniversary of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 will feature legal historian and constitutional law expert Paul Finkelman. As the author of more than 50 books on American history, Finkelman will explore how this landmark document shaped the nation’s ...
