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Artsbridge calendar of events

Local News October 13, 2026

Today Yvonne Reusser Watercolor Display, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Fall Fika, adult activity, 11-noon, South Parkersburg Public Library “Monsters Inc,”, free family movie, sensory friendly, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta Geppeto Woodcarvers open carve, all welcome 6- 8 p.m., Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History 137 Juliana St., Parkersburg Wes Clarke "Looking for Marietta's Earthwork Builders, 6:30 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum, ...

Marietta Community Foundation begins matching campaign

Local News October 13, 2026

MARIETTA – The Marietta Community Foundation is inviting Washington County to be part of a defining moment in its history. On Monday, the Foundation announced the Foundation First Matching Campaign, an opportunity to unlock a transformational new chapter for the Foundation and the community ...

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say

Local News October 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents today searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent target of Trump administration criticism, as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter. The search was conducted by Homeland Security ...

Food drive supports two Wood County food pantries

Local News October 12, 2026

Donors gave both money and food Saturday during the Chick Crites Annual Food Drive, hosted by the Parkersburg News and Sentinel in partnership with the Mid-Ohio Valley Platoon of the Marine Corps Veterans Association and other local veterans groups. In addition to a truckload of food, the ...

ArtOberfest, Chalk the Block bring creativity to downtown Parkersburg

Local News October 12, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Art, music and fall festivities came together Saturday as the Parkersburg Art Center hosted ArtOberfest and Chalk the Block, offering opportunities to create artwork, meet artists and enjoy the center’s exhibits. Jessie Siefert, managing director and education director for the art center, said both events began in 2017. Chalk the Block gives people a place to express their creativity regardless of whether they have work to display in a gallery, she said. “It’s open for everybody,” Siefert said. “Maybe it’s an artist, but they don’t have art on the walls ...

Short legs, big competition at Marietta’s Dachshund Derby

Local News October 12, 2026

MARIETTA — Dachshunds and their owners gathered downtown for Marietta Main Street’s third annual Dachshund Derby, bringing together races, costumes and contests while raising money for the organization. Frank, owned by Mitchell and Liz Eddleblute, won the races. Other winners were ...