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Blennerhassett Island to open 2026 season Friday

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Blennerhassett Island Historic State Park will open its 2026 season on Friday, “We’re just excited that the island will come back to life with all the school groups and the laughter of all the people,” Craig Pyles, superintendent of the state park, said. Blennerhassett Island is in ...

Scam warned by state and local authorities

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PARKERSBURG - State and local authorities over the weekend warned residents of a scam about owing traffic and parking fines. At least one Wood County resident reported she received the official-looking text message that said she owed a fine in the Kanawha County Municipal Court and the message ...

Artsbridge calendar of events

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The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today: Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library Wednesday: Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ...

Around Town

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Gospel meetings Gospel meetings will be held through Wednesday at the Ullman Street Church of Christ, 512 Ullman St., Beverly. The meeting schedule is as follows: 7:30 p.m. today — Sam Bartrug, Holy Spirit’s love; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday — Aidan Klingler, Father, Son and Holy Spirit ...

Local events

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Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or ...

Marietta recognizes Earth Day with weekend celebration

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MARIETTA – With Earth Day recognized on April 22, the city of Marietta held its annual Earth Day Celebration on the Armory lawn Saturday afternoon. Despite the intermittent rain and overcast conditions, hundreds of adults and kids showed up to learn about the over 20 environmental vendors and ...