Harmar Days kicks off weekend festival Friday
OYO sound checks prior to the official start of the 2026 Harmar Days Festival hosted by the Historic Harmar Bridge Company Friday evening on the West Side of Marietta. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
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Public steak fry Beverly American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. The menu includes steak, a baked potato, salad bar and a roll. Oak Grove Fire and EMS ice cream social The Oak Grove Fire and EMS will be holding its annual ice cream social from 4-9 p.m. Aug. 1, at the fire station, 102 Oak Grove Lane, Marietta. Guests can look forward to barbecue chicken dinners, hot dogs, sloppy joes, pizza, ice cream and desserts. The event will feature the band, Plan B, inflatables, barrel rides for kids and a country ...
No operational changes planned for Marietta Giant Eagle amid Kroger acquisition
MARIETTA — Giant Eagle said no operational changes are planned at its Marietta store following the announcement that Kroger has agreed to acquire the Pittsburgh-based grocery chain. Josie Wadlow, responding on behalf of Giant Eagle, said the local store is expected to continue operating as ...
United posts record 2Q earnings
PARKERSBURG – United Bankshares has reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or 95 cents per diluted share. Second quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.56%, 9.53%, and 15.15%, respectively. “We delivered record results in the second quarter, and our consistent and disciplined approach to managing our Company’s affairs continues to pay dividends,” Richard M. Adams Jr., United chief executive officer. “We look forward ...
Jayla Pomroy enjoys her summer and prepares for senior year at the Washington County Career Center
LOWELL - Jayla Pomroy is enjoying her final high school summer before entering her senior year at the Washington County Career Center. At 18-years-old, Pomroy will complete her final year of high school in the sports medicine and exercise science program. “I’ve always been drawn to ...
Vigil planned for ICE victims
A vigil for the victims of ICE organized by Indivisible MOV will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, July 25, at the First Unitarian Church, 232 Third St., Marietta. Go to ICEFallTracker.com to see all those lost.