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MOV Film plans fall festival, podcast following $5,000 grant award

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PARKERSBURG - MOV Film is preparing to expand its public programming this fall after receiving a $5,000 grant from the Ohio Arts Council, according to a release from the organization. The ArtsRISE grant will support MOV Film’s Appalachian Film Access and Workforce Initiative, the release said. The project period will run from Sept. 15 through June 30, 2027, and the organization’s proposal calls for approximately four free public film screenings and three panel discussions or presentations. According to the release, the grant can support eligible expenses including venue and ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming Events Schedule

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PARKERSBURG - Point Park Friday, Aug. 14 * 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony * 6-8 p.m - Kidsfest * 6:15-7:30 p.m. No Mic/Pickin sesh * 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Ben Jamn * 8 p.m. - Inaugural Parkersburg Karaoke Showdown * 9 p.m. - “Hoppers," movie showing * 9:30 p.m. - Jack Horton’s Dance Party Hits Saturday, Aug. 15 * 12:30 p.m. - Grand Parade * 2 p.m. - Server Races * 3 p.m. - Matthew Enoch * 3:30 p.m. - Luke Colombo * 4 p.m. - Waverly Run Bluegrass * 4:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest * 5:15 p.m. - The Johnny Staats Project * 6 p.m. - Yo Yo Elite Baton and Show Corps * 6:30 ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming emphasizes community connection

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PARKERSBURG - 2026 Parkersburg Homecoming, starting Friday, emphasizes community connection and Parkersburg pride, with family-centered events and showcasing local artists. “Community, that’s our core of everything,” said Donna (Sue) Helmick, festival president. Homecoming organizers say it is bringing back the joy and pride of Parkersburg through community connections and family focused events. One example is continuing and strengthening Kids Fest, an old favorite where there is a lot of community support and local businesses working together, Helmick said. There will be two ...

Arc announces scholarship recipients

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PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities. By pursuing specialized degrees, these local students are preparing to enter the disability services workforce and make a lasting impact in their community, Michelle Curtis, executive director of The Arc, said. “The scholarship program aims to empower the next generation of local leaders, giving students the tools to expand ...

Warren schedules special meeting

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The Warren Local School District Board of Education will consider the re-employment of five retirees in a special session at 11:30 a.m. today at the Administration Office, 220 Sweetapple Road, Vincent. The Finance Committee will meet following the special meeting. The Operations Committee will meet at 5 p.m. in the Warrior Room at Warren High School.