By Hunter Schrader Athens, Ohio For the first time since 1988, the Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl LVI. Part of the reason for the Bengals being in the Super Bowl is due to Joe Burrow. Joe is from Athens, Ohio, which is only an hour away from Parkersburg. Joe was a first … Continue reading Joe Burrow Local Superstar
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Living Beyond the Tent
by Brooke Buchanan Camping is summertime staple. Whether you’re sleeping in a camper or a tent, camping is always a good way to connect with the earth and spend time with your friends and family. There are plenty of campgrounds, both locally and farther away, but here are some of the best. For campers looking … Continue reading Living Beyond the Tent
Dino Drive with Adam Sereno
by Alex Kimble Life teaches yet another lesson: do not judge a book by it’s cover. At work, do you ever just communicate with people who are quiet and don’t show a lot of personality? At times, it is a matter of your comfort zone. To my surprise, I learned that a co-worker is actually in a … Continue reading Dino Drive with Adam Sereno
Undercurrent Fest to be Held in Marietta
by Lane Hughes The next installment of the Undercurrent Festival, a local music festival organized by Hold the Note magazine, will take place in Marietta, Ohio. People’s Bank Theatre is hosting the event Feb. 9 and 10. The ensemble-like, post-rock band, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, … Continue reading Undercurrent Fest to be Held in Marietta
New Commerce in the Mid-Ohio Valley
by Toni Grogg New food and shopping spots are popping up around the Mid-Ohio Valley. These stores and restaurants are a much needed answer to all the calls for something "different" in the area. Sheetz is the first out of the few that has already opened and employed 70 individuals. The grand opening was Jan. … Continue reading New Commerce in the Mid-Ohio Valley
From the Mind of a Progressive: How Many More?
by Gary Thompson It’s happened again. A crazed American has taken it upon himself to take the latest and greatest military-style, light, weapon technology to rain death and destruction on other, innocent, Americans. Every time I hear about one of these tragic events, I’m reminded of that Neil Young song, performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash … Continue reading From the Mind of a Progressive: How Many More?
Ohio River Sternwheeler Festival Leaves Port
by Savannah Wade Streets in downtown Marietta closed the evening of August 7 to allow about 30 food and craft vendors to set up for the 41st Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. The festival takes place every year to encourage tourism in the Marietta area, as well as preserve Marietta's riverboat heritage. The festival is … Continue reading Ohio River Sternwheeler Festival Leaves Port
In-State Tuition Offered to Ohio Students
by Ashley Lewis WVU Parkersburg now offers in-state tuition rates to all Ohio residents regardless of their program of study or location. These new rates reduce tuition fees for all Ohio students following a degree program by nearly 40 percent. “Based on specific reciprocity agreements we’ve had with the state of Ohio, we’ve been able … Continue reading In-State Tuition Offered to Ohio Students
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