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Farm 2 Table bigger, better

Editor's note: This story is being republished after it ran with an incorrect photo in Monday's edition. MARIETTA – An effort by a group of local community leaders in 2020 has grown into a shared vision for how Washington County better connects local agriculture with the needs of ...

Local students receive academic awards

Students from the region have been recognized for scholastic achievement. Logan West of Tyler Consolidated Middle School has been selected for the first Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council at the August meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education. The statewide student advisory group will elevate student voices among education leaders and strengthen engagement in public education across West Virginia. Fifteen students in grades 6–12 from different regions are on the council. Students were selected through a competitive process that included an ...

MOV Ballet, Academy of Fine arts slate open house

PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet Company and the Academy of Fine Arts will hold an open house and class registration day from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at its studios at 1311 Ann St. The 2026-27 season will include the annual holiday tradition “The Nutcracker Ballet” and a new, original ...

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 ...