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River Rats win inaugural Battle of the Bands

MARIETTA — River Rats took home the grand prize and the audience donation prize Saturday during the inaugural Battle of the Bands at Wilky’s Patio on Butler Street in Marietta. Color Collective finished a close second in the judged competition and won the online donation prize, ...

Former Parkersburg man completes goal to inspire others

PARKERSBURG - A former Parkersburg man this month completed a goal he hopes will show people there’s hope despite facing problems that may seem to be insurmountable, including school debt. Brian Bollinger, 52, of Oakland, Md., on Aug. 14 completed a tour of the eastern most, western most, ...

Newport man among three killed in traffic accidents

Three people were killed in traffic accidents Saturday in the region, including a Newport man in Washington County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Tyler R. Auville, 34, Newport, was killed when the 1965 Ford Mustang he was driving went off State Route 7 in Ohio Township, struck an embankment and overturned, the Marietta Post said. Auville was extracted from the car and taken to Marietta Memorial Hospital Marietta Campus where he was later pronounced dead, the post said. Auville was not wearing a setbelt and alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash, the patrol ...

Special events scheduled by Artsbridge

PARKERSBURG - Artsbridge has announced two events this fall to celebrate family, music and a special 40th anniversary celebration. The organization that promotes arts in communities and schools has scheduled two signature events, a free family musical presented with the American Pops Orchestra and WVU Parkersburg followed by the 40th Anniversary Keys & Community Dueling Pianos fundraiser. "As we celebrate 40 years of serving our community, these events represent everything Artsbridge stands for," Lyndsay Dennis, executive director of Artsbridge, said. "From introducing children to the ...

Sweet turnout for State Honey Festival

PARKERSBURG — Sunshine, honey and plenty of buzz drew crowds to City Park on Saturday for the 45th annual West Virginia State Honey Festival. Jared Bloxton, executive director of the Wood County Recreation Commission, said the break from rainy weather helped bring visitors to the ...

Around Town

Marietta City School BOE meeting The Marietta City School District Board of Education will hold its regular August Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. on today at 111 Academy Drive. The Village of Lower Salem will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday 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. Steak fry A steak fry will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the VFW ...