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Ohio Valley Jeep Club donates $1,000 to Combat to Kayaks to support veterans

Local News July 29, 2026

The Ohio Valley Jeep Club (OVJC) has donated $1,000 to Combat to Kayaks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, active-duty military personnel and first responders find healing through kayaking and the outdoors. The donation is part of OVJC Cares, the club's community outreach program, which supports organizations making a positive impact throughout West Virginia and Ohio. Combat to Kayaks uses the therapeutic benefits of kayaking, nature and peer support to help veterans and first responders who may be struggling with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and the ...

The Baileys Trail System officially complete

Local News July 29, 2026

ATHENS – The Baileys Trail System in Athens County is officially complete. Community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered last week to commemorate the completion of all 88 miles of the Baileys Trail System. The celebration included the ribbon cutting for the new Buchtel-Snow Fork ...

Marietta City Schools Board of Education to have special meeting Thursday

Local News July 29, 2026

The Marietta City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet for a special board meeting at 6 p.m. on July 30. The meeting will be held at 111 Academy Drive. The board is meeting for a working session to discuss district goals, priorities, and expectations as well as board operations. Following the session will be an executive session to discuss complaints against a district employee. According to district Treasurer Frank Antill, there will be action taken during the meeting to hire personnel for the upcoming school year.

West Virginia, Ohio sales tax holidays offer savings on back-to-school purchases

Local News July 29, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Shoppers in West Virginia and Ohio will have opportunities to purchase certain clothing, school supplies and instructional materials without paying sales tax during separate back-to-school tax holidays. West Virginia’s four-day holiday begins Friday, July 31, while Ohio’s three-day holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7. The price limits and eligible products differ between the two states. West Virginia West Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The holiday covers certain clothing costing $125 ...

Local events

Local News July 29, 2026

Meetings ¯ The OneOhio Region 12 committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday virtually via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss OneOhio Recovery Foundation Round 2 Grant Applications. OneOhio's Regional Board meetings are open to the public; however, this agenda includes grantee discussions, which will take place in closed executive session. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting can contact Kylee Nichols at knichols@buckeyehills.org for the meeting link. ¯ The Lower Muskingum Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3, at the Beverly Library. The ...

Around Town

Local News July 29, 2026

OneOhio Region 12 committee meeting The OneOhio Region 12 committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday virtually via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss OneOhio Recovery Foundation Round 2 Grant Applications. OneOhio's Regional Board meetings are open to the public; however, this agenda includes grantee discussions, which will take place in closed executive session. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting can contact Kylee Nichols at knichols@buckeyehills.org for the meeting link. Oak Grove Fire and EMS ice cream social The Oak Grove Fire and EMS will be ...