MARIETTA – On Thursday, Washington County Sheriff’s office announced a new Mounted Unit composed entirely of volunteers who provide and care for their own horses via Facebook. The post said the Mounted Unit will focus on community outreach, public relations, special events, and ...
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday learned more about the services offered by West Virginia 211, the program operated by the state's United Way chapters that connects people to state and federal resources and assistance. Capito, R-W.Va., toured the Charleston offices of ...
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission was told Monday they currently have enough poll workers lined up to handle the 2026 General Election in November. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said they currently have enough to conduct the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 “We have ...
PARKERSBURG – The AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start Program in Wood County is taking applications for students at its Wood County sites, including a new, state-of-the-art building in Cedar Grove. According to a release from the program, Head Start provides transportation, healthy meals and snacks, health screenings, developmentally appropriate educational experiences, family engagement, parent activities and support services to families of qualifying 3- to 5-year-old children at no cost to the family. The goal is school readiness and helping parents and children achieve ...
Today: Traditional Health with Maxine Hobbs, 1-2 p.m., Belpre Public Library Lego Club- Kids event, 5 p.m., Belpre Public Library 2026 Concerts on The Green, Marching 110, 6 p.m., Ohio University College Green Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-7, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Friends of the Library Book Club. noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Story Hour, ages 3-7, 1-2 p.m., Marietta Public Library Teen Talk, ages ...
MARIETTA – The Washington County Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend for its 175th anniversary for four days from Saturday to Tuesday. With many exciting events over the four day period, the fair includes the Saturday morning parade, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness races and ...
