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Picture This: Wings at the Ready

Community News

A dragonfly clings to a twig along the North Fork of the Hughes River in Ritchie County recently. 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 ...

Around the Race Course: Phelps-Tavenner House – Mile 9.5

Community News

Roughly mile 9.5 provides runners and walkers with a glimpse of the Phelps-Tavenner House, which is the oldest brick house in Wood County. Built around 1800, this house has served as a make-shift courthouse, the home of two different families the Phelps and the Tavenners – and is listed on ...

Wood County man facing sex abuse charges

Local News

PARKERSBURG — A release from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office said following an investigation by Detectives LR Board and NC Forshey, Clayton A. Blackwell, date of birth 05-27-81 of Wood County, was arrested on two felony charges resulting from the sexual abuse of a juvenile. The release ...

Wirt County FFA turns to flour power with baked goods sale

Community News

ELIZABETH — The Wirt County FFA Chapter will hold a Pie and Baked Goods Auction on opening night of the 65th Wirt County Fair on Aug. 6 immediately following the 7 p.m. hog show in the show ring. The sale will raise funds for the chapter’s trip to the National FFA Convention in ...

Pleasants County Humane Society schedules book sale

Community News

ST. MARYS — The Pleasants County Humane Society will hold a used book sale 9-3 p.m. Aug. 16 at the St. Marys Marina. Books, video games, CDs, DVDs, records, puzzles and games for every age and interest will be available. Participants who bring a donation will be entered in a prize drawing. ...

New Matamoras Masons to serve up breakfast buffet

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NEW MATAMORAS — A community breakfast buffet sponsored by the Matamoras Lodge 374, Free and Accepted Masons, 301 Main St., New Matamoras, will be held from 8-11 a.m. Aug. 2. The suggested donation is $7 per person. Carry out is available. Proceeds benefit the Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable ...