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Parkersburg celebrates America 250 with reading of Declaration of Independence

PARKERSBURG – Spectators at the opening of Parkersburg’s America 250 celebration on Saturday appreciated the effort that went into the event, including people dressing the part in extreme heat to read the Declaration of Independence. “They could have cut corners or whatever, but the guys came in period costume,” Parkersburg resident Bryan Townsend said following the ceremony at Bicentennial Park. “It’s just wonderful … to see the joy people are taking in this,” his wife Kendra Townsend said. David Rexroad, with the Actors Guild of Parkersburg, and Jeff Little, with the ...

Menjivar-Ayala installed as bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese

WHEELING — As the newly installed bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala already had one thing figured out with his new Mountain State mission. It never hurts to quote "Country Roads." Menjivar, who was installed as the 10th bishop of the diocese ...

Parade, picnic mark America 250 in Marietta

MARIETTA – People who lived along the route for the Independence Day parade in Marietta were feeling both festive and reflective as the nation marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday. “Great to be American. Proud to be American. I don’t ...

Local events

Meetings ¯ The Lower Muskingum Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Beverly Library. The meeting is open to members and the public. Contact 740-236-8757 for further information. ¯ The Wolf Creek Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterford High School Library. The purpose of the meeting is to hire personnel. ¯ 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 ...