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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
PARKERSBURG – Applications are being accepted for the new Emergency Medical Technician short-term program to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in emergency medical services at WVU Parkersburg. Classes will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 28 through Dec. 16 at the college's Main Campus. WVU Parkersburg is focused on offering programs that meet the needs of business and industry while providing students with relevant, high-quality training that leads to employment, Abby Campbell, program manager at WVU Parkersburg, said. "Our new EMT short-term ...
