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Fort Frye FFA members earn American FFA Degrees, Proficiency Honors

Fort Frye FFA is proud to recognize several members for their accomplishments through the National FFA Organization. Four Fort Frye FFA members have earned their American FFA Degree, one of the highest degrees an FFA member can receive. The members receiving their American FFA Degrees are Julia Silvis, Marguerite Fulton, Clayton Miller, and Kyla Britton. Earning the American FFA Degree is a major accomplishment that recognizes members who have shown a strong commitment to their FFA chapter, agricultural education, and their Supervised Agricultural Experience programs. Along with the ...

Ohio man sentenced in connection with Parkersburg drug arrest

CHARLESTON – Enouch Jairus Kermue, 37, of Columbus, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distribution of 50 or more grams of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Nov. 20, 2024, Kermue, while in a vehicle parked outside a Parkersburg business, sold approximately 212 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Investigators determined Kermue distributed large quantities of methamphetamine sourced directly from the Sinaloa Cartel to other dealers who redistributed the drug in ...

Artsbridge Calendar of Events

Today Wildlife photography exhibit, Danny Carpenter, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Williamstown Book Club, adults, 11-noon, Williamstown Public Library Coffee, Cards and Conversation, adults, 1 p.m., Williamstown Public Library Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class: Summer Salad, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre 2026 Concerts on The Green, 6 p.m., Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Beaded Plant Craft, ages 16+, 6 p.m., New Matamoras Library Food History: For the Celebration of Emancipation, 6-8 p.m., Basilica of St. Mary, Fourth Street, Marietta Belpre Music by ...

Local events

Meetings ¯ The Village of Lower Salem will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Village Hall. For questions, call Janet Kidd at 740-525-4027. ¯ The date of the regular August board meeting of the Fort Frye Board of Education has been changed to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fort Frye High School, 420 Fifth Street, Beverly. ¯ OVESC will hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lori’s Restaurant in Caldwell. ¯ The Washington County Fair Board will hold a special meeting at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Senior Fair Office, 922 Front St., Marietta, to discuss horse rental contracts. ...

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Village of Lower Salem special meeting The Village of Lower Salem will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Village Hall. For questions, call Janet Kidd at 740-525-4027. Fort Frye BOE meeting The date of the regular August board meeting of the Fort Frye Board of Education has been changed to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fort Frye High School, 420 Fifth Street, Beverly. OVESC Board meeting OVESC will hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lori’s Restaurant in Caldwell. Washington County Fair Board special meeting The Washington County Fair Board will hold a special ...

Community Resource Fair helps connect people and services

MARIETTA – Residents Sunday connected with the local services available at the GoPacks' fifth annual Community Resource Fair held in Marietta. Around 40 non-profit organizations set up informational tables in the ballroom of the Lafayette Hotel and met with residents to explain the ...