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Around Town for July 15

The Padgetts to perform Sunday Lower Salem Methodist Church will host The Padgetts, a Southern Gospel Group, at 11 a.m. Sunday. A covered dish dinner will follow the service. All are welcome. Coin Club to host summer show July 25 The Parkersburg Coin Club is sponsoring its 4th annual summer coin show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta, during Harmar Days. Admission is free. Dealers will be available to buy, sell or trade collectible coins. An hourly door prize will be awarded for those in attendance. For information, call ...

Local events for July 15

Events ¯ The Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department, 38851 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold its annual carnival Saturday. A variety supper will start at 4 p.m. Mike Calovini will provide music from 4-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. The annual parade will be at 7 p.m. A raffle and country store with a drawing will be held at 8 p.m. There will also be games for the youngsters. ¯ The Lowell-Adams Fire Department Ice Cream Social will be 4 p.m. Saturday on Buell Island in Lowell. There will be food, raffles, hayrides, a car/truck show, a tractor show, a bike show, a People's ...

Coffeehouse Series starts July 21 in New Martinsville

NEW MARTINSVILLE – The ArtsLink 2026 Coffeehouse Series kicks off 6:30 p.m. July 21 with a show by Shortline Junction on the performance deck of the Francis Creative Arts Center, Maple Avenue and Washington Street, New Martinsville. The show is free and sponsored by First Mutual Bank. The ...

Artsbridge Calendar of Events – July 14-20

Today: Unearth Sharks: Prehistoric Predators, ages 13 and under, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Archaeology Camp, 6-8th graders, 9-11 a.m., The Castle, Marietta Brenda Aubrey art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wesbanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Jr. Chef Cooking Camp: Cozy Classics from Around the World, 9 a.m. to noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Experiment X, teens 12-19, noon to 2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson ...

Local events

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. today 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. This ...

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Buckeye Hills Regional Council workshop 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. today 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 ...