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Marietta Main Street’s July First Friday to celebrate public art and Independence Day

MARIETTA — Downtown Marietta will mark the Fourth of July weekend with art, music, shopping and live demonstrations during July First Friday. The event, hosted by Marietta Main Street, will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday downtown. According to a release from Marietta Main Street, businesses will pay homage to America’s 250th birthday with red, white and blue decorations, while the Armory will serve as the center of activities for the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee’s annual fundraiser. Committee members will print T-shirts live at the Armory using JustaJar Design Press’ ...

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Meetings ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. July 14, at the BHRC office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, or join virtually. The workshop will provide an overview of program requirements, application procedures, and resources available to support successful project submissions. ...

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Community breakfast Saturday Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons, 301 Main St., New Matamoras, is holding a community breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, hash browns, biscuits, pancakes, cinnamon roll, orange juice, and coffee. The public is invited to attend. Carry out is available. The suggested donation is $7 per person. Profits from the breakfast support state and local charities. Community market, garden event July 8 A community Harvest Market and Garden will be from 4-7 p.m. July 8, at 1311 Dode ...

Fourth of July, America 250 events planned around the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG – Independence Day is always festively celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but observances here and around the country will rise to another level as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s a look at what’s ...