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'The River' exhibition returns to Parkersburg Art Center

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Art Center will hold the opening reception this week for “The River,” its biennial exhibition featuring professional and semi-professional artists from West Virginia and Ohio. The reception 5-7 p.m. Friday at the center, 725 Market St., as part of Art After ...

Judge reviewing motions for possible new trial in Cupp case

PARKERSBURG – A Wood County Circuit Court judge is reviewing a motion for a new trial in a case where a woman was originally found guilty of second-degree murder, but a juror was believed to have personal connections to people involved in the case after the verdict was rendered. Judge Robert Waters is reviewing the motion as well as the state’s response in the case of Barbara Cupp. A representative of his office said Tuesday the judge has not made a ruling yet and the matter had not been set for a hearing. Cupp, 33, was originally found guilty on March 27 of the March 2025 ...

Barlow Independent Fair announces 2026 fair dates

BARLOW — The Barlow Independent Fair Board announced the official dates for the 2026 Barlow Independent Fair. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, the fair will feature five days of agricultural tradition, family entertainment and community celebration, according to a press release from Fair ...