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Two wizard events in Marietta

The Marietta Public Library and The Castle will be presenting two unique events during February and early March for the Harry Potter enthusiasts in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Be a part of this Magical Marietta Wizarding Experience! The Harry Potter Escape Room will happen at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. today at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth Street, Marietta. Do you have what it takes to solve puzzles, answer riddles, and find the missing Quidditch gear? Find out in this Harry Potter-themed escape room. This event is for ages 7-13 and the limit for each session is 12 so registration is ...

Blennerhassett Island plans seasonal hiring sessions

PARKERSBURG —Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will hold seasonal hiring events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, March 2 and 9, at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, 137 Juliana St., Parkersburg. Positions to be filled include docents, who serve as costumed tour guides for the mansion on Blennerhassett Island; maintenance workers; gift shop employees; and ticket clerks. Staff will be available to help fill out applications and answer questions. At this time, they will also be available for interviews.

American Queen Voyages to cease operations

A company that has brought large riverboat cruises through the Mid-Ohio Valley is ceasing operations. American Queen Voyages (AQV) brought the American Queen, American Duchess and American Countess riverboats to the area in the past with passengers disembarking and seeing the local sites in ...

Wood County Schools to cut workforce

ARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools officials say that around 168 positions - 103 professional and 65 service personnel positions - will be affected as the school system undergoes its annual reassignment and transfer process due to declining enrollment and loss of pandemic relief funds. A release from the school district said during the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts received additional federal funds to support education. It said the district was able to employ additional support staff to help students recover from learning loss experienced when students were instructed outside of ...

Scouts look to raise money for 2024

The Kootaga District Friends of Scouting Campaign is off to a great start. The 2024 campaign began late January and is being chaired by Jimmy Asbury. The Kootaga District serves Scouts and volunteers in the following counties: Wood, Jackson, Wirt, Roane, Ritchie, and Calhoun counties in West Virginia and the communities of Belpre, Little Hocking, and Coolville in Ohio and Camp Kootaga in Walker, W.Va. With the community’s help, the Kootaga District of the Buckskin Council will continue to motivate young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime. Their gift will ...

The Castle summer camp schedule

The Castle is offering three exciting summer camps again this summer. Spaces fill up quickly, so get your child registered soon to experience these unique and educational camp experiences. Summer Camps include: ≤ History Camp: Defining America 1940-1960 July 8-12 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel back in time with a 5-day camp filled with historic hands-on activities for students in grades 3rd-6th. In this year’s camp we’ll explore the local, state, national, and global events of 1940 – 1960 including the difficulties of WWII and the movements, change, and scientific break-throughs ...