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This Is Home: Parkersburg spa promotes wellness and community support for Small Business Saturday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Many shoppers will be patronizing local businesses this weekend on Small Business Saturday. For this week’s This is Home, we’re featuring one Parkersburg business where people can shop local while also relieving some of their holiday shopping season stress. Body Elements, located on Parkersburg’s...
The Daily Jeffersonian
Cambridge native Tim Ringer honored at 2025 Josie Music Awards show
NASHVILLE − A Cambridge native was one of more than 200 award recipients at the 11th annual Josie Music Awards on Nov. 2 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The awards honor the best in the independent music industry across all genres. And one of the best is Tim Ringer, who won the 2025 Pop Rock Artist of the Year. The Josie Music Awards, the largest independent music award show in the world, were created by mother-daughter duo Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino in 2015, according to The Tennessean . The pair wanted to create a space for independent music artists, songwriters and industry professionals to gather and celebrate their work. The Lifetime Career Achievement honor and the top award went to Lorrie Morgan. The 66-year-old country singer, a top country stars of the '90s, is known for her hits "Five Minutes," "What Part of No," and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." Another one of the top honors, the Songwriter Legend Award, went to Steve Dorff , a songwriter who has written more than 20 top 10 pop and country hits. These include "Through the Years" recorded by Kenny Rogers, "Take Good Care of My Heart," recorded
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This Is Home: Parkersburg spa promotes wellness and community support for Small Business Saturday
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Mid-Ohio Valley Ringers Christmas Concert Interview
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Stage Lives: Actors Guild of Parkersburg celebrating 70 years of ‘Magic’ with original show
PARKERSBURG – The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is marking its 70th anniversary with an original production, “Magic to Do,” featuring Guild veterans, longtime local performers and former members returning home for the one-weekend celebration. The show is designed as a more informal tribute to the Guild’s history,...
WHIZ
Festival of Trees Auction returns with 213 holiday entries
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Zanesville–Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its biggest holiday traditions of the year. The 2025 Festival of Trees Auction opens Friday at the Welcome Center and with more than 200 entries this season, organizers say the community will have plenty to choose from.
Times Recorder
John Glenn graduate earns audition in front of 'American Idol' judges
NASHVILLE − Haley Bundy fondly remembers sitting on the couch with her father as a little girl, watching "American Idol" and dreaming of being on it. Now, she's living out that dream. While the 19-year-old can't reveal too much, she can confirm she auditioned in front of judges for the latest season of "American Idol," set to premiere at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 on ABC. Supporters will need to tune in to see if she made the cut. The 2024 graduate of John Glenn High School has been singing since she was 5. She's also been watching the long-running talent competition show since about that time as well. "I always dreamed of being on 'American Idol,' but I always thought it was so far away. I never knew I could get there and be on the show," she said. How she made it This isn't her first brush with the contest. In 2023, Bundy achieved a top-three finish in the American Idol vocal competition at the Ohio State Fair. Her video was shown at venues throughout the fair. This connected her with "American Idol" casting director Tami Brandel. More: Haley Bundy: Local singer/songwriter shooting for the stars in Nashville Since
Athens Messenger
Athena Cinema awarded Science on Screen grant
The Athena Cinema has received a $7,500 grant as part of a nationwide effort to promote science education through film. A partnership between Coolidge Corner Theater and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation , Science on Screen promotes scientific literacy through pairing classic, cult and documentary films with presentations by experts in science and technology, according to a press release by Science on Screen. Since 2011, over $3 million in grants have been awarded to independent cinemas, museums and community groups. The Athena Cinema was one of 41 grant recipients chosen by Science on Screen for the 2025-26 season, according to Science on Screen. This is not the first time the Athena Cinema has participated in Science on Screen. The Athena Cinema participated in nine consecutive seasons of Science on Screen before taking a hiatus to focus on other programs, Alex Kamody, director of the Athena Cinema, said. “We decided to try [and] apply again [because] we thought it was a really good fit with the Athena [Cinema], with the surrounding community and the science and tech community available at [Ohio University],” Kamody explained. “So, we want to get back into it and bring it back.” During the application process, the
WSAZ
Winfield students prepare for Macy’s Parade
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Three students from Winfield High School are in New York City preparing for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Maybre Massey, Erin Walls, and Brandon French auditioned and got picked to be part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. WSAZ caught up with Maybre...
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Marietta holds annual 22-foot Christmas tree lighting celebration
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Community gathers for a Merry-Etta Christmas tradition in Main Street. Community members gathered around the front lawn of the Armory Saturday Nov. 22 for Marietta’s annual Merry-Etta’s Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. The event drew a good crowd despite cool weather, according to...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Holiday in the Park returns to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG – A few years ago, Bob Wiseman decided to indulge his curiosity about Holiday in the Park, the annual Christmas lights display at City Park. “I always wondered how they did this, and I asked,” he said. Wiseman works at Woodcraft, which sets up its own display...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Marietta lights Christmas tree on Armory lawn
MARIETTA – There’s still a few days until Thanksgiving, but it already looks a lot like Christmas in front of the Armory. Marietta Main Street held its annual Merry-Etta Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening, drawing around 150 people to the Armory lawn for the event, which included hot chocolate provided by Huntington Bank and Christmas carols from Paskawych Entertainment.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
2025 Parkersburg Christmas Parade set to roll on Dec. 6
PARKERSBURG — The 2025 Parkersburg Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. along Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. The application can be found online at greaterparkersburg.com, at the bottom of the homepage. Clicking the icon will automatically download the application.The deadline to register is Dec. 1, applications can be mailed to the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau at 113 Ann St. or emailed to ahenthorn@greaterparkersburg.com.
The Logan Daily News
M & M Family Diner reopens in Hocking Hills Moonshine
LOGAN — After 21 days of being closed, the local favorite M & M Family Diner has reopened at a new location. Its new is inside of Hocking Hills Moonshine, at 55 S. Spring St. Michelle and Marvin Bourne, the owners and namesakes of the diner, explained that their decision to move from West Main Street to South Spring Street was due to their leased building coming under new ownership. After 17 years in their old location, the Bournes and the diner has to move. They were then given the option to move into Hocking Hills Moonshine, by its owner Brian St. Clair. And the Bournes believe that this move will benefit both businesses. Now, visitors can pick up a bottle of moonshine after their meal or stop in for a quick bite to eat while shopping, creating a mutually beneficial relationship between the distillery and the diner. Additionally, the new location is allowing the diner to take their business to new heights and try new things. “Once we get M & M down, we’re going to do some night business with pizzas,” Michelle Bourne said. “We have goals that we’re going to meet coming down the road”. One of
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Downtown PKB: Winterfest to bring holiday cheer to Parkersburg on Dec. 6
Downtown Parkersburg will soon be glowing with holiday spirit as Downtown PKB hosts its annual Winterfest celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Bicentennial Park. The community-favorite event offers festive kid activities, live performances and fireworks designed to kick off the holiday season. Prior to the beginning...
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.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Teen of the Week: Hannah Greathouse has a passion for rock music and photography
MARIETTA — Hannah Greathouse, 17, was raised in the Mid-Ohio Valley and said she wouldn’t be the person she is today without rock music and photography. She said her grandparents, Lisa and Rich Robinson, weren’t in a band but they played lots of rock when she was growing up.
West Virginia Insights
Discovering the Charm of Jimmy Avocados: A Community Gem
For the first time, a visit to Jimmy Avocados has been shared on social media, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. The owner's friendly demeanor, the inviting vibe, and the community-driven food donation program were all highlights of the visit. The menu was praised for its variety and quality, and the overall environment was deemed great. The user expressed their intention to return and recommended the place to anyone who hasn't had the chance to visit yet. Read more.
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Parkersburg Christmas tree put up Friday morning
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Christmas tree was put up Friday morning at Government Square on Market St. Crews put the tree together and strung lights through it. Many holiday activities in Parkersburg will be happening soon including the Festival of Trees at the Blennerhassett Hotel which runs through...