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Picture This: Reading the Declaration of Independence

PARKERSBURG – Indivisible MOV held a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday at Bicentennial Park in downtown Parkersburg to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the document’s first public reading. The grassroots volunteer organization, which advocates and demonstrates on ...

Red Cross deploys local volunteer to Guam

A local Red Cross volunteer who has deployed to dozens of disasters has been sent to Guam where Super Typhoon Bavi brought destruction to the U.S. territory. Chip Pickering is a veteran Red Cross disaster volunteer involved in 30 to 40 events around the world. “I would say 30 is a good ...

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 119th house

PARKERSBURG - Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley board members, volunteers and donors joined the Herman family for a groundbreaking ceremony for house No. 119 on Blennerhassett Heights Road in Parkersburg Thursday. Cory, Che and their six children have begun their journey to ...

Crumbl to open new bakery in Vienna on July 17

VIENNA — Crumbl will open its newest bakery in Vienna on Friday, July 17, with grand opening events planned throughout the day. The bakery, located at 1500 Grand Central Ave., will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the grand opening. The first 100 customers will receive a custom grand ...

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Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. You choose whichever one you want to work on and join in the fun and fellowship with others. There is no charge, but you are welcome to bring a snack to share. All ages are welcome to come, and the church is handicap accessible. Enter through the church parking lot door. Buckeye Hills Regional Council workshop Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly ...

McLean makes time for everything he wants to do

PARKERSBURG – Jack McLean is open to trying new things and works to make sure he has the time to experience everything he wants to do. McLean, 18, recently graduated from Parkersburg High School and was involved in his senior year with the school’s soccer, golf and tennis teams, as ...