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Artsbridge calendar

Local News August 11, 2026

Artsbridge calendar of events: Today Leftover Crafts, ages 13-103, 11-noon, Marietta Public Library "Moana," free family movie/sensory friendly, 5:30 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta Paint Party, teen, adult and senior, 6-8 p.m., Washington County Library, New Matamoras Branch Music in Muskingum Park hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, 7 p.m., Muskingum Park, Front Street, Marietta Belpre Music by the River Concert Series, 'Elvis' by Hank Poole Hoselton, 7:30 p.m., Civitan Park Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch ...

Lawsuits in fatal fire combined, Gold dismissed as defendant

Local News August 11, 2026

PARKERSBURG – A judge granted a motion to consolidate two lawsuits arising from the same fatal 2023 fire and dismissed an individual defendant. Wood County Circuit Court Judge Jason Wharton heard a number of motions Monday regarding a civil case resulting from a 2023 fatal fire that claimed ...

ODOT District 10 to host Community Day

Entertainment August 11, 2026

The Ohio Department of Transportation will host its Community Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Washington County ODOT Garage, 1650 Greene St., Marietta. The free, interactive, hands-on event will be held rain or shine and features equipment, demonstrations and displays from ODOT and ...

Willie benefit to be held

Life August 11, 2026

A benefit for medical bills for Tricia Willie of Parkersburg will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Belpre Heights Church, 720 Clement Ave. Available will be spaghetti dinners, bake sale, auctions and silent auction.

Around Town

Local News August 11, 2026

Belpre City School District BOE special meeting The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the Belpre City School District, which will be at 6 p.m. today at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center. This is a special meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to approve personnel matters. Chicken wings or chicken strips dinner A chicken wings or chicken strips dinner will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Six wings (hot or regular) and fries are $6. Three chicken strips and fries are ...

Arc announces scholarship recipients

Local News August 11, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities. By pursuing specialized degrees, these local students are preparing to enter the disability services workforce and make a lasting impact in their community, Michelle Curtis, executive director of The Arc, said. “The scholarship program aims to empower the next generation of local leaders, giving students the tools to expand ...