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Local events calendar — Jan. 27, 2026

Meetings ¯ Putnam Community Water Corporation will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. today, at the office of the water department (upstairs floor of the red brick building) at 920 River Road next to the Devola swimming pool. Election of officers will be held. Members (public) are invited to attend. Contact the office at 740-373-0975 or email jhuck76@putnamwater.com if you would like any additional information. ¯ The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 40) Small Government Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike ...

Artsbridge calendar of events for the week Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Today: •Photography exhibit by Michael Mueller, WesBanco, Market Street •Art exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center •Downtown Parkersburg Restaurant Week, Downtown Parkersburg •Rinse and Repeat, an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio, Parkersburg Art Center •Coffee, Cards and Conversation, adults 11 a.m. to noon, Williamstown Public Library •Hygge Club, adults ,11 a.m. to noon, South Parkersburg Public Library •Mystic Gem Scavenger Hunt, ages 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue •Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., ...

Waterford FFA team gets top-five finish at state

WATERFORD — The Waterford FFA Chapter’s Advanced Parliamentary Procedure Team capped a strong competition season with a top-five finish at the state level after advancing through district and state preliminary contests earlier this month. The team placed first at the district contest ...

Waterford FFA team registers top five finish in parliamentary procedure

WATERFORD – The Waterford FFA Chapter’s Advanced Parliamentary Procedure Team capped a strong competition season with a top-five finish at the state level after advancing through district and state preliminary contests earlier this month. The team placed first at the district contest ...

Picture this: Reverse parade in Belpre

Belpre's Civitan Park played host to a reverse Christmas parade Saturday, complete with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a hot chocolate stand, and an opportunity to drive through the parkes lighted holiday displays.