Back in action
Photos by Jeff Baughan
Parkersburg Public Works Director Jerry Edman shows off the fire department’s vintage fire truck. The truck’s engine was donated by Parkersburg Utility Board.
PARKERSBURG — A formerly defunct vintage fire truck maintained by the Parkersburg Fire Department will drive in the Christmas Parade, thanks to a new engine donated by Parkersburg Utility Board. The 1931 American LaFrance fire truck had long been used in city parades until its 12-cyclinder engine broke several years ago. “It’s been out of service for a while now, and a brand new engine would have cost thousands of dollars,” said Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell. “We’ve basically been waiting around for a working engine.” Last month, the utility board retired an old truck and decided to donate the working engine to the fire department. The vintage fire truck’s 2,400 pound, 12-cylinder engine was hauled to the fire department’s service station on Camden Avenue for safe-keeping, and the functional engine from the retired utility truck was installed. “Now that it’s in better shape, we’ll use the truck in parades again, and perhaps in other events. The kids just love it,” said Newel.
» Full StoryHINI vaccines leftover from children’s clinic
PARKERSBURG — The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department finished the elementary school age-targeted H1N1 vaccinations with a clinic Friday night in the Dils Cente.
» Full StoryGroup plans holiday parade
PARKERSBURG — Veterans Day in Parkersburg will be marked with a parade that is coordinated on a rotating basis among local veterans groups.
This year’s Veterans Day parade will be coordinated by AMVETS Post 34 on Green Street.
Neale to present ‘Clothes’
VIENNA — Neale Elementary School’s fourth- and fifth-grade students will gather Monday for a night of music, dancing and comedy in “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
The musical production, which will be held at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Father, son win trucking awards
WASHINGTON, W.Va. — Parkersburg native Brent Darnold grew up playing with toy trucks and watching his father, Danny Darnold, compete in state and national truck driving competition.
» Full StoryHearing set on land reg changes
By PAMELA BRUST
pbrust@newsandsentinel.com
PARKERSBURG — A public hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 23 on proposed changes in Wood County’s subdivision regulations.
The hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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