Picture This: 2026 Belpre Homecoming parade
BELPRE – One of the highlights of the 94th annual Belpre Homecoming was Saturday morning's parade.
Ohio man killed in accident on Interstate 77
PARKERSBURG – An Ohio man died after a single-vehicle accident that closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near the Emerson Avenue exit to Parkersburg on Sunday afternoon. A 2025 Chevrolet Equinox traveling north on I-77 near the 180.2 mile marker ran off the left side of the road into the earth median before rolling, according to a release from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. A passenger in the vehicle, 57-year-old Michael Todd Walker of Carrollton, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Wendy Sue Walker, 56, also of Carrollton, was taken to WVU Medicine ...
Mason to celebrate 104th
Helen Mason will celebrate her 104th birthday on Aug. 8, 2026. She has been a resident of Warren Township for many years.
Around Town
Barlow Volunteer Fire Department The Barlow Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual ice cream social on Saturday. BBQ chicken dinners will be served starting at 4 p.m. There will also be hot dogs, sloppy joes, potato salad, noodles, green beans, as well as ice cream and pies. There are activities for children and adults. A silent auction, a country store and a raffle will also be available. Miss Flame and Mr Spark will be announced at 8 p.m. Belpre City School District BOE special meeting The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the ...
The 16th Annual Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival continues this weekend in Marietta
MARIETTA - The 16th annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival continues Saturday and Sunday in the historic Muskingum Park and around the Marietta area. The festival brings over a thousand locals and tourists together to hit local rivers, trails and ale providers with a celebration of outdoor ...
Teen of the Week: PHS' Casto leads by example
PARKERSBURG – Emma Casto always tries to lead by example in 4-H and in life. The 18-year-old recent Parkersburg High School graduate has been involved in 4-H since she was 5 years old doing a variety of projects and taking on leadership roles that help her accomplish many of her goals as ...