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Fifty Years of Sternwheel Tradition | Parkersburg News
Fifty years of riverfront tradition kicks off this weekend at the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, drawing crowds for sternwheel boats, live music, fireworks, and family fun. Captain Lou Wendell, who’s brought his 100-year-old vessel—the Rufus B II—to the event for 33 years, says it’s the river, the community, and the laid-back charm that keeps him returning. Others, like Greg Haught from Missouri, are making the trip specifically for the anniversary celebration and Saturday night’s dazzling fireworks. The festival runs Friday through Sunday, with boat races on Sunday afternoon and…
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