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Local students on SNHU honor rolls

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PARKERSBURG - Students from the region have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University Summer 2026 Dean's and President’s lists. Full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Local students on the list are Matthew Dixon of Marietta, Keri Howell of Williamstown, Wendy Heater of Vincent, Karen Jeffries of Hockingport, Sarah Lancaster of Millstone, W.Va., Echo Paugh of Parkersburg, Parker Powers of Waterford, Bristen Shankle of Davisville, Samantha Stephens of Parkersburg and Caleb Thomas of ...

Washington State grad shaping physical therapist assistants

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MARIETTA – An alumnus of Washington State College of Ohio is mentoring future health care professionals. People have always been at the heart of the goals of Ryan Graham whose interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation has grown into a career dedicated to helping patients recover. A ...

Marietta Duck Derby to support disability advocacy

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MARIETTA — Disability Rights Ohio’s annual Duck Derby will return to the Muskingum River for a sixth consecutive year Wednesday, Sept. 23, raising money for the nonprofit’s advocacy work for people with disabilities. Hundreds of plastic ducks will be released into the river about 5 p.m. The sponsors of the first three ducks to reach the finish line will receive cash prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second and $125 for third. The Marietta High School Tiger Navy will help retrieve the winning ducks. Ducks can be sponsored for $5 each through the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. ...

Annual German Fest returns to First Lutheran Church Oct. 3

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PARKERSBURG – The annual German Fest at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 1701 19th St. The traditional German bratwurst meal will include warm German potato salad, grilled brats and buns, ...

Piccalilli conference blends creativity and business

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PARKERSBURG — Artists explored the business of art while making time to create Friday during the fifth Piccalilli Arts Conference at the Parkersburg Art Center. Seventy people registered for the conference, which offered nine workshop options along with lunchtime activities, breakfast and ...