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Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Hundreds attend Marietta College’s Multicultural Festival
MARIETTA – Nearly 400 people attended Marietta College’s annual Multicultural Festival at the Gathering Place Saturday evening. The aroma of the room was filled with the scent of warm, freshly cooked meals as the performers displayed their skills. The taekwondo artists punched and kicked through wooden boards while drummers pounded to an exhilarating beat that echoed through the walls.
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WV State Pepperoni Roll Championship coming to Glenville in June
GLENVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - The 5th annual West Virginia State Pepperoni Roll Championship will be held at the West Virginia State Folk Festival, beginning the third Thursday in June. The Folk Festival began in 1950, with the birth of the Pepperoni Roll Championship coming decades later in 2021. On March...
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This Ohio Riverfront Restaurant Is Reason Enough To Plan A Weekend Getaway
Sometimes the best getaways are closer than you think. Riverfront Bar & Grill in Marietta, Ohio offers more than just a meal, it delivers an experience that blends excellent food, stunning river views, and the kind of welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Situated along the historic Ohio...
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Warm weather brings customers back to Mid-Ohio Valley food trucks
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Warm weather is bringing more than sunshine to the Mid-Ohio Valley. It’s bringing business back to local food trucks. Bill Richardson owns Q Wagon BBQ in Belpre. He says last Friday was their first day open this season after taking time off through the winter.
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Bob Evans has new owner.
The family-friendly eatery company Bob Evans, which was established and is based in central Ohio, has a new owner. On February 4, 4×4 Capital, an investment firm based in New York, revealed that it had purchased Bob Evans Restaurants. Golden Gate Capital, a private equity business based in San Francisco, will no longer own the 78-year-old brand. The transaction’s terms were not revealed. Bob Evans employs more than 15,000 people and runs more than 400 restaurants across 18 states. The New Albany-based business has its origins in a 12-seat restaurant in Gallipolis, Ohio, which was founded by Bob Evans in 1948.
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Multicultural Festival returns to Marietta College
MARIETTA – The annual Multicultural Festival at Marietta College will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at The Gathering Place on Seventh Street. The festival, free and open to the public, is sponsored and organized by the Multicultural Club, the Department of Student Connections and Outreach and the Student Government Association.
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Ohio-based Bob Evans restaurant chain sold to new owner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bob Evans, the chain of family-style restaurants founded and headquartered in central Ohio, has a new owner. New York-based investment firm 4×4 Capital announced on Feb. 4 that it has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants. The deal transfers ownership of the 78-year-old brand from San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. […]
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
The annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of 34th and Broad streets, Parkersburg. A selection of pancakes plus bacon/sausage and beverages will be served. Donations will go to the Mission Team of Stout for local missions.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Ice breaking up along Mid-Ohio Valley rivers
MARIETTA – As the ice in the Ohio River and local waterways continues to melt and break up, boat traffic is returning. Heather Sands, captain and director of operations at the Valley Gem Sternwheeler in Marietta, said they are starting to be able to get their boats, the Valley Gem and the Major Riviera back on local rivers after being stationary for two weeks as the area saw low temperatures and ice accumulation.
WTAP
Ohio River Hunting & Fishing Expo
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ohio River Hunting & Fishing Expo is a community event that brings together outdoor vendors, demonstrations, and activities focused on hunting, fishing, and the outdoor lifestyle. The Expo will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio on February 28 from 10 am...
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Restaurants opening in honor of teen’s life
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A new restaurant is coming to the Charleston area to honor a life taken too soon. Leah Strickland died in a car accident in 2022, and ever since her parents have been working to keep her memory alive. Now Michael and Emily Strickland are going...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Blennerhassett Museum announces speakers for lecture series
PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Historical Foundation Inc. will be kicking off its 2026 Winter Lecture Series on Sunday and running through March 1 at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History at 137 Juliana St. in Parkersburg. The series features lectures delivered by regional experts. Each session starts at 2...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Downtown Parkersburg restaurant week gets a second helping
PARKERSBURG — Despite the recent cold weather, downtown restaurants have been promoting what they have to offer to the community during a double dose of Restaurant Week. Due to the recent snap of cold weather, Downtown Parkersburg’s Restaurant Week has been extended through Feb. 7. “The purpose of...
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West Virginia’s Oldest Continuously Operating Bar Has Been Pouring Drinks Since 1899
Step inside a Parkersburg legend where the taps have run since 1899 and the stories never stopped. North End Tavern & Brewery blends small town warmth with a time tested love of craft beer and hearty bar fare. You will find regulars swapping tales, travelers chasing history, and plates stacked...