Good morning, Meigs County. A childhood passion has transformed into a digital adventure as Navy veteran Eric Farr launches "Crystal Covenant," his first video game after four years of development. The $15 role-playing game invites players to join King Lysander and eight adventurers on a 12-hour quest through 13 levels of gameplay, bringing classic RPG nostalgia to a new generation of gamers.
Music will fill the air at City Park this Thursday as Artsbridge expands its Summer Music Series to a three-hour musical celebration featuring four diverse acts from 6-9 p.m. Meanwhile, a mother's lawsuit brings attention to a tragic ATV crash that claimed two young lives, with allegations of intoxication and evidence tampering against a former Parkersburg police officer. The complaint seeks damages for funeral expenses and emotional distress in the wake of the devastating incident.
☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎮 Local man turns childhood passion into a video game adventure. Eric Farr of Parkersburg has released "Crystal Covenant," his first video game after nearly four years of development. The role-playing game follows King Lysander and eight adventurers on a quest to find the legendary Crystal Light through 13 levels of gameplay. Farr, a Navy veteran with degrees in computer information and security, drew inspiration from classic RPGs like "Final Fantasy" that he enjoyed as a child. Available for $15 and rated for players 12 and older, the game takes approximately 12 hours to complete.
🎵 Artsbridge expands summer concert for an epic musical Thursday. The extended Summer Music Series at City Park will now run from 6-9 p.m., featuring performances by Stephen Givens, SideTrax Band, Evan Cunningham, and headliner Isidro Amigo Jazz Quartet. This free community event, sponsored by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Homes and NorthBend Wealth Management, welcomes donations supporting Artsbridge programs in Wood and Washington counties. Thursday's show is the penultimate concert of the 2025 series, with the finale Showcase of Bands featuring local high schools scheduled for August 28.
🚨 A mother sues after deadly ATV crash kills her daughter. The lawsuit filed by Bridgett Barre claims former Parkersburg police officer Edward McComas III was driving intoxicated when the Polaris RZR crashed, killing 22-year-old Chloe Barre and 23-year-old Joseph Lowers II. According to court documents, McComas had a blood alcohol content over 0.15% and allegedly attempted to mislead investigators by moving Lowers' body into the driver's seat. The complaint also names McComas' mother as a defendant for negligent entrustment, claiming she allowed her son to use the vehicle despite his "history of reckless behavior." The lawsuit seeks damages for funeral expenses, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
-Philippians 4:13
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