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Picture This: The Pollinator – ‘I’ll Bee Back’
A bee flies away from blooms of a chicory plant growing in the middle of a farm field near Watertown recently. The dry conditions have lead to the wildflower thriving alongside roadways and other open areas through the valley. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Marietta woman finds purrfect inspiration for book
MARIETTA — Marietta resident Bonnie Donnelly has written a new book entitled “Mr. Murphy, A Most Heavenly Cat.”. The book is available from Amazon.com, barnesandnobles.com and bookbaby.com. It offers a story about a specific cat and a young girl. On a 9-year-old’s typical day, Nationwide Children’s Hospital with...
Marietta community turns out for Harmar Days Festival
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A portion of Marietta’s westside was abuzz with activity this weekend for the annual Harmar Days festival. Crowds came out for the three day festival to patronize local vendors and enjoy live music, art demonstrations, a kids zone, and more. The festival in its current...
Harmar Days again helps bridge funding gap
MARIETTA — Despite the early morning heat Saturday, Harmar Days was in full swing. Vendors lined Maple Street while on Gilman Avenue patrons dined on meals from local food trucks and enjoyed music by local artists. A streetside car show bordered the entirety of the festival and a myriad of games, crafts and even a petting zoo were available for attendees.
Marietta Community Foundation presents 2024 Philanthropy Awards
MARIETTA — The Marietta Community Foundation recently issued its annual Philanthropy Awards. “Marietta Community Foundation honors two exceptional philanthropic pairs for their impactful contributions in 2023,” an MCF media release said. “Coincidentally, both parties consist of a lifelong resident and a transplant, highlighting diverse backgrounds united in their commitment to this community.”
Dogs at the market showed off their tricks and costumes
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The River City Farmers Market held a Doggie Days contest at the market!. Dogs were able to show up in costumes and win a prize for best dressed!. They also played tug-of-war and showed off their best tricks. Dogs are always welcome to the market walking...
Ohio brewery sues Pennsylvania over 'protectionist' rules that limit beer sales
A Cincinnati-based brewery is taking aim at Pennsylvania's alcohol regulations. Urban Artifact, a 9-year-old brewery that specializes in fruit-infused beers, filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month alleging that Pennsylvania uses unfair barriers to restrict sales from companies that aren't located in the commonwealth. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Here’s how much Mahoning Valley arts organizations will receive from Ohio Arts Council
Donna Collins is the executive director of the Ohio Arts Council. According to Collins, the OAC board approved 935 grants to Ohio arts organizations. It’s a total of $22,704,702, the largest single round of grant awards distributed to OAC funding applicants in the agency’s history, according to Collins.
JD Vance says "childless cat lady" comments were a jab at Dem's "anti-parent and anti-child" values
Republican running mate Sen. JD Vance, Ohio, is trying to backtrack on a past remark about women that was widely panned as derogatory and misogynistic. In 2021 during an appearance on former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson's show, Vance claimed that “childless cat ladies” were helming the nation and that they “want to make the rest of the country miserable too." Vance's comment was made in reference to Vice President Kamala Harris who in recent weeks has emerged as the likely contender for the Democratic party's nomination for the 2024 presidential election. "If you look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez], the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children," the GOP senator also said at the time, per NBC.
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