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Artsbridge Calendar

Local News September 1, 2026

Today: Traditional Health with Maxine Hobbs, 1-2 p.m., Belpre Public Library Lego Club- Kids event, 5 p.m., Belpre Public Library 2026 Concerts on The Green, Marching 110, 6 p.m., Ohio University College Green Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-7, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Friends of the Library Book Club. noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Story Hour, ages 3-7, 1-2 p.m., Marietta Public Library Teen Talk, ages ...

Washington County Fair opens this weekend in Marietta

Local News September 1, 2026

MARIETTA – The Washington County Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend for its 175th anniversary for four days from Saturday to Tuesday. With many exciting events over the four day period, the fair includes the Saturday morning parade, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness races and ...

Washington County Sheriff’s office announces new Mounted Unit

Local News September 1, 2026

MARIETTA – On Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff’s office announced a new Mounted Unit composed entirely of volunteers who provide and care for their own horses via Facebook. The post said the Mounted Unit will focus on community outreach, public relations, special events, and ...

Around Town

Local News September 1, 2026

Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday. You choose whichever one you want to work on and join in the fun and fellowship with others. There is no charge, but you are welcome to bring a snack to share. All ages are welcome to come and the church is handicap accessible. Enter through the church parking lot door. PERI meeting PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 ...

Wood County has poll workers for the general election

Local News September 1, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission was told Monday they currently have enough poll workers lined up to handle the 2026 General Election in November. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said they currently have enough to conduct the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 “We have ...

Local events

Local News September 1, 2026

Meetings ¯ PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 8, at the Marietta Township Community Building, 260 Sandhill Road, Reno. The guest speaker will be Andrea Bussert from A.M.B.A. to discuss the upcoming open enrollment on health care benefits. All state, county and township retired employees are welcome. For questions, call 740-434-7617. ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Sept. 21, in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 ...