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PARKERSBURG — An artist behind the floodwall murals at Point Park will be featured at The Market at the Parkersburg Art Center. Christopher Santer is the September featured artist. A Parkersburg native living in Minnesota, Santer created his mountain paintings as a love letter and a ...

Wreckollect fundraiser draws cars for a cause

PARKERSBURG – Wreckollect Auto Body LLC raised more than $2,000 for Operation Christmas Child during a community car show at the business Saturday. The event featured cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles, along with a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, dunk tank and hair braiding. Local ...

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Baked steak dinner VFW Post #5108 will hold a baked steak dinner from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Post Home, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $15 per person and includes baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and rolls. Call 740-374-9038 for more information or for carry-out. Smoked pulled pork dinner Graysville and Community Volunteer Fire Department will hold a smoked pulled pork dinner at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12, at 38851 Ohio 26, Graysville. The menu includes pulled pork, baked potato, baked beans, roll, dessert and drink, for $15 per person. Fish fry VFW Post #5108 ...

Local events

Meetings ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route 676, in Palmer Square. ¯ The Belpre Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking, plus a second meeting at 8 a.m. on the 15th of each month. If the 15th is on a Saturday, the meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Friday the 14th. If the 15th is on Sunday, the meeting will move to 8 a.m. on Monday the 16th. ¯ The Muskingum Township trustees will meet at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month ...

Spencer’s Landing plans move forward

VIENNA – Vienna City Council approved $98,000 in additional professional services Thursday for a performance stage and restroom facilities at Spencer’s Landing, bringing the total value of three related service orders with The Thrasher Group to $248,000. Council approved a $53,000 ...