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Artsbridge Calendar of Events - July 14-20

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Today: Unearth Sharks: Prehistoric Predators, ages 13 and under, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Archaeology Camp, 6-8th graders, 9-11 a.m., The Castle, Marietta Brenda Aubrey art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wesbanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Jr. Chef Cooking Camp: Cozy Classics from Around the World, 9 a.m. to noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Experiment X, teens 12-19, noon to 2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson ...

Blood shortage declared an emergency

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An emergency blood shortage was reported Monday by the American Red Cross because of an “alarming drop” in supplies, the agency said. The blood supply dropped about 25% in June, the Red Cross said. “The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and needs donors to give now and take steps to protect patient care,” Sharon Kesselring, executive director of the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley, said. “A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Every donation is critical to rebuilding ...

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Buckeye Hills Regional Council workshop Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. today at the BHRC office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, or join virtually. The workshop will provide an overview of program requirements, application procedures, and resources available to support ...

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Meetings ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. today at the BHRC office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, or join virtually. The workshop will provide an overview of program requirements, application procedures, and resources available to support successful project submissions. This ...

Taste and Tunes held Saturday

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PARKERSBURG - “Tastes and Tunes is one of those special nights where everything comes together, great music, delicious food, friends, family and supporters who believe in the power of the arts,” Jessie Siefert, managing director of the Parkersburg Art Center, said. “It’s a chance to ...