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Santa Parade to Visit Nelsonville Neighborhoods on December 12—Residents Encouraged to Watch From Home
The Nelsonville Fire Department will hold a Santa Parade on Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. Firefighters, Santa Claus, and the department's mascot will travel through most city streets for about one hour.
Times Recorder
Hear 70-voice choir and a 24-member orchestra perform 'The Messiah'
ZANESVILLE − The Zanesville Civic Chorus and Orchestra, sponsored by the Thursday Music Club, will present the 96th annual performance of George F. Handel’s "Messiah" at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Central Trinity United Methodist Church, 62 S. Seventh St. It will feature a 70-member choir and a 24-member orchestra. Ann Lillie Briggs is the director and James McLaughlin is the assistant director. The concert is sponsored by the Thursday Music Club. An open dress rehearsal will take place on Dec. 13 for people who would like to hear the soloists and chorus without the crowd. The soloists will rehearse with the orchestra from 2 to 5 p.m.; the chorus and orchestra will rehearse from 6 to 8 p.m. There is no admission fee for the concert as expenses have been covered by donors. However, a freewill offering will be taken during intermission. This year the offerings will be given to the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. The Civic Chorus has given its offerings to local charities since 2002, donating nearly $38,500. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Hear 70-voice choir and a 24-member orchestra perform 'The Messiah'
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Vienna holds annual tree-lighting ceremony
VIENNA — Vienna welcomed the holiday season Tuesday evening with its annual tree-lighting ceremony at Spencer’s Landing, drawing families to the riverfront park for a night of carols, hot chocolate, children’s activities and — for the first time — live reindeer. Mayor Chad Emrick opened...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Annual Hometown Christmas celebration set for Friday at the Smoot Theatre
PARKERSBURG — The annual Hometown Christmas show featuring local talent takes the stage at 7 p.m. Friday at the Smoot Theatre in Parkersburg. “It’s good to have local names,” said Felice Jorgeson, artistic director at the historic theater. Tickets for Hometown Christmas are $20 each and are...
MountainStateExplorer
Sycamore Sweets Takes Root at 601 Market: Espresso, Events, and a Downtown Rhythm
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This No-Frills Pizzeria In Ohio Will Serve You The Best Pizza Of Your Life
Hidden in the heart of Athens, Ohio, there’s a pizza sanctuary that doesn’t need fancy tablecloths or mood lighting to deliver a religious experience for your taste buds. Avalanche Pizza might look unassuming from the outside, but inside those doors awaits a flavor explosion that has turned first-time customers into lifelong evangelists.
WDTV
Church kicks off Christmas season with tree lighting
REYNOLDSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Christmas season is in full swing and one local community held an event to signal the start. The Reynoldsville Baptist Church decided to mark the beginning of Christmas season tonight as they held a tree lighting ceremony. The area was set up to have Christmas caroling...
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Parkersburg High School Red Wings perform in Times Square
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg High School Red Wings dance team performed a routine to Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” in Times Square last month as part of an arts and culture tour to New York City. The Red Wings visited the city that never...
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Sycamore Sweets Takes Root at 601 Market: Espresso, Events, and a Downtown Rhythm
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Parkersburg keeps adding reasons to linger, and the newest is Sycamore Sweets Café & Bakery. The coffee‑forward bakery is positioning itself as a daily stop—pairing hand‑crafted drinks with fresh bakes and a steady cadence of community programming—just as Market Street’s momentum picks up.
Times Recorder
Local pop singer Breleigh Curtis signs two-year entertainment contract
ZANESVILLE – A young aspiring actor, dancer and upstart pop singer is making a big leap. Breleigh Curtis, who performs under the name of Breleigh Rael, made her next career move official on Nov. 25, when she signed a two-year contract as a performer and actor for an entertainment company. The Zanesville Middle School eighth-grade student was joined by her parents and brother —Sol, Stacie and Judah Curtis — family members, friends and school administrators and staff for the signing. By the nature of the contract, many of details are mum on Breleigh's upcoming projects but she will begin work on a production Dec. 9 in Columbus. Her contract also comes with a third-year option. For Breleigh, it's a lifelong dream come true as she chases after some of her personal icons, like Beyonce, Usher, Mary J. Blige and Michael B. Jordan. "I'm so excited to be a part of this production. I've always dreamed of this since I was 2 years old," she told the Times Recorder. "I've known I've wanted to do this for forever now, and it feels like my dreams are really starting to become true. I have always looked up to Beyonce, and now I'm
WTAP
Parkersburg Christmas parade had over 100 participants
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Over 100 floats traveled down Market Street to honor an annual holiday tradition. The City of Parkersburg’s annual Christmas Parade featured over 100 floats Saturday, Dec. 6. Parade coordinators Lori Roberts and John Chalfant said this year’s parade was one of the largest they have...
MountainStateExplorer
Searing at 1,800 Degrees: Huffman’s Prime Puts Downtown Parkersburg on the Special‑Occasion Map
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Parkersburg’s dining scene just got a high‑heat jolt: Huffman’s Prime Steakhouse, newly opened at 404 Market Street, is pitching “where bold flavor meets refined taste,” pairing USDA Certified Prime steaks seared at 1,800 degrees with a raw bar, sushi, and a cocktail list that spotlights rare whiskeys.
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First at 4 Forum: Daniel Raines from Fort New Salem
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
Concert organist Robert Troeger returns to First Congregational Church UCC, 318 Front Street, Marietta, with another organ program for Advent-Christmas at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Troeger is a resident of Wheeling, where he completed 35 years as organist-music director of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and is adjunct professor of fine arts at Wheeling University.
WTAP
Belpre annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday season!
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Belpre holds annual Christmas tree lighting at Civitan Park
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - The annual Belpre Christmas tree lighting was held at Civitan Park Friday night. The event kicked off by the bandstand at 6 p.m. as community members counted down the seconds until the giant Christmas tree was lit up. The tree is covered with hundreds of lights,...
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My Solo Visit to Weston, WV’s Most Fascinating Little Museum
On our trip to Weston, West Virginia, we decided to squeeze in one more stop after touring the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, and I’m so glad we did. While Josh hopped on a work call and his dad wandered through a few antique shops, I headed off on my own to explore the Museum of American Glass. I didn’t really know what to expect, but this quiet little museum ended up being one of my favorite surprises of the day. It’s the kind of place where you can wander at your own pace, soak in the stories behind each piece, and appreciate a craft that shaped so much of the region’s history. Whether you’re into glass art, local heritage, or just love discovering hidden gems on the road, this museum is absolutely worth a visit.
WHIZ
The Greater Zanesville Singers bring “The Colors of Christmas” to the community
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Greater Zanesville Singers are preparing up for their annual Christmas concert, bringing a full evening of color themed holiday music to the community. Their performance, titled “The Colors of Christmas,” takes place Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Coburn United Methodist Church on Maple Avenue. Admission is free, with a free will offering accepted.
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‘Walk Thru Bethlehem’ returns to Hometown, WV December 12-14
HOMETOWN, W.Va. – In 2024, more than 5,000 visitors took a “Walk Thru Bethlehem” without having to leave the majesty of the Mountain State. And with new touches added for 2025 – the event’s 16th wonderful year – your visit to the Putnam County hamlet of Hometown, West Virginia promises to be even more special.