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Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley hosts field trip to Revolutionary, Civil War sites

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Editor's Note: This story is being run again after outdated information was included in Thursday's edition. MARIETTA - The Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley is organizing a trip to several notable Revolutionary and Civil War period sites in Eastern Pennsylvania. The “New Birth of Freedom Field Trip” will depart from Marietta and Parkersburg on Friday, Oct. 2, and return on Sunday, Oct. 4. The trip will feature locations such as Valley Forge, Philadelphia’s historic district, the Museum of the American Revolution, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and others, with ...

Real disciples never quit, they “remain”

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Back in 1915, Ladies World magazine named Francis X. Bushman “the most handsome man.” Bushman’s looks earned him a great living. As a model, he cleared about $250 a week. But Bushman’s agent, David Freedman, saw an opportunity for greater wealth. Freedman said that if he could get Bushman into the movies (silent films were becoming very popular at that time), “the sky was the limit.” Since the studios wanted talent with a dedicated following, Freedman came up with a plan to convince the movie producers that Bushman drew large crowds. Freedman met Bushman at Grand Central ...

Justice family finalizes 'partnership' with new financier for Greenbrier Resort

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CHARLESTON – The latest drama surrounding U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs appears to be over, with a deal finalized with a new financier, the federal court case brought by the previous lender dismissed and the governor calling for quick approval by gaming regulators. In a press release Friday afternoon, the Justice family announced a joint venture involving the Greenbrier with New York-based Kennedy Lewis Investment Management. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for The Greenbrier and an important moment for everyone who loves ...

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Warren High School Class of 2001 25-year class reunion The Warren High School Class of 2001 will hold its 25-year class reunion from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at The Galley in Marietta. There will be light appetizers and a cash bar. Cost is $25 per person. RSVP via this form: https://forms.gle/uQitAiL1GCDEytBv5. You can contact Liz Byers Ruble with any questions 740-706-0289. Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. ...

Area hit by sudden rain and high waters

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PARKERSBURG – As rain swept through the area Friday morning causing havoc with water in local roadways, downed tree limbs and more, local officials continued to watch to see if the weather would impact local events. The National Weather Service in Charleston reported that many spots in the ...