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Picture This: DAR holds ceremony

The Blennerhassett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a wreath laying ceremony to honor Gold Star mothers, fathers and relatives who sacrificed a loved one for freedom at the memorial at Spencers Landing in Vienna. The ceremony was conducted by chapter Regent Shannon ...

We be Jeep Jammin': Ohio Valley Jeep Club to hold Jeep Jam

PARKERSBURG – The Ohio Valley Jeep Club will hold its second Jeep Jam from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 30 at the West Virginia Interstate Fairgrounds in Mineral Wells. For Jeep enthusiasts, Jeep Jam is the largest single Jeep festival in West Virginia. Activities include a Sparkle ‘n Shine, ...

Golden Horseshoe recipients announced

PARKERSBURG - Thirty-two eighth-grade students from the region will be inducted next month into the Order of the Golden Horseshoe by the West Virginia Department of Education. The 95th class of recipients, who have demonstrated a mastery of West Virginia history, will be feted in ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. June 9 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East in Charleston. The class consists of 225 students from across the state who will become Knights of the Golden Horseshoe. Local students are: Calhoun County: Brooke Brown, Calhoun Middle/High ...

Concert series announced by Artsbridge

PARKERSBURG - Artsbridge has announced the 2026 schedule for the Music in the Park Summer Music Series. Shows are held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from June to August at Parkersburg City Park. While concerts are free, volunteers collect donations to support arts programming, educational programs and events in the communities around the Mid-Ohio Valley. The series this year starts on June 4 with Country Best in Class with Luke Colombo as the opening act. Sponsors are North Bend Wealth Management. The schedule is: June 11: Luke Colombo. Evie Schaffer opening. Sponsor is DeBarr ...

North Hills Pool opens noon Saturday

NORTH HILLS – The North Hills Pool that was going to close until residents organized to make repairs will open noon Saturday for Memorial Day Weekend, launching what pool leadership said was “an exciting new chapter” focused on sustainability, family involvement and rebuilding community ...