by Christiane Marshall | Aug 1, 2026 | Beyond Marietta, Events, Marietta, Mid-Ohio Valley, Things to do in Marietta
Calendar – Check out the Washington County Fair, riverboats on the levee, and First Friday fun! The first week of August is packed in the Mid-Ohio Valley — from ice cream socials to fair rides to sternwheelers gliding up to the levee. Pick a day (or several) and get...
by Christiane Marshall | Jun 26, 2026 | Beyond Marietta, Events, Marietta, Parkersburg WV, Things to do in Marietta, Washington County
# Calendar – check out a 250th birthday bash, a free riverside concert, and a trolley tour just for kids! The Mid-Ohio Valley is rolling into a big holiday week, so clear a little space on the calendar and get out there. From historic homecomings to free music to...
by Marietta City School District | Feb 2, 2016 | Christiane Marshall, Education, Events
Educating children requires collaboration from all participants that are stakeholders in the success of the learning process. These stakeholders would include students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and the community. This year Phillips Elementary School...
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 Maggie Robertson | Apr 15, 2015 | Athens County, Beyond Marietta, College Scene, Culture, Events, Food
When you type into your search engine, “Athens Ohio Best Coffee,” Donkey Coffee and Espresso is at the top of the list. This outstanding reputation is undoubtedly deserved as Donkey is more than a coffee shop — they are an active participant in building a...
by Diane Cooney | Apr 10, 2015 | Events, Marietta
Alex Miller passed away in 2011. One of his friends, Randy, came up with the idea to have a race in his honor. The Miller family decided to pursue it, focusing on the 5K format. Lorry miller, Alex’s mother, shared how she and her other children figured out what...
