by Christiane Marshall | Jun 18, 2026 | Beyond Marietta, Marietta, Parkersburg WV, Washington County
Calendar – the Multi-Cultural Festival is back this weekend! Summer is in full swing across the Mid-Ohio Valley, and the week ahead is packed with reasons to get outside, explore downtown, and celebrate together. Here are a few highlights to put on your calendar. 🌍...
by Hannah McDole | May 14, 2019 | Parkersburg WV, Pet Care
Visiting the society… Today I went to the Parkersburg Humane Society. I had a blast looking at all the cute animals and learning all about the humane society. I spoke with Katie Kelly, the executive director, and shelter manager. She said she was relatively new...
by Christiane Marshall | Apr 17, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Christiane Marshall, Events, Parkersburg WV
Do You Play an Instrument? My favorite rest area is off I-77 right over the bridge from Marietta going south, or just before the bridge to Marietta if you’re driving north. It’s a unique welcome center because it’s a Wi-Fi hotspot and you can access it from the...
by Christiane Marshall | Feb 1, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Events, Parkersburg WV
Forget Punxsutawney Phil! Right in our backyard we have French Creek Freddie! Read the posters for details on the local festivities! Free event begins at 9:00 a.m. includes hot chocolate, entertainment, contests and you get to see the groundhog emerge at 10:00 a.m. Be...
