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History is alive on Blennerhassett Island

Photo by Rachel Lane Kody Reed, 15, used a piece of flint and steel to create a spark. Blowing on the dry fibers, ignites it into a fire, which he used to light a candle, burn a string, and set off a trap at the Rendezvous on the River.
May 12, 2008

PARKERSBURG — The 1840s came alive during the 19th annual Rendezvous on the River on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.

About 50 people associated with the West Virginia Muzzleloaders camped on the island for five days from last Tuesday through Saturday, said Linda Reed, chairperson for Rendezvous on the River. The group tries to keep any modern items hidden from public sight as visitors tour the island.

“There’s a living history. We get to show children what history used to be about,” said Patty Hughes of Charleston. “There’s a true honor to walk through history. Not everyone gets to do it.”

She started attending re-enactments about 20 years ago with her family.

“We represent traditional mountaineer women,” she said. “The women were survivors, too... They usually wore their father’s or brother’s old clothing.”

Hughes and her sister, Kelly Hughes of Charleston, make much of their clothing for the re-enactments.

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Bluegrass Festival a big success

May 12, 2008

CAIRO, W.Va. — Despite the chilly and wet weather, the final day of the 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park ended on a high note.

Sunday’s lineup featured three groups at shelter No.

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Annual marble show offers kids chance to try old-fashioned game

May 12, 2008

VIENNA — The sixth annual Marble Show for the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club allowed children to learn to play marbles.

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Family learns life lessons through illnesses

May 11, 2008

PARKERSBURG — For Mary Anderson, there is nothing more important than family.

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Newell ads ask for support of positive candidates

May 11, 2008

PARKERSBURG —Mayor Bob Newell is running newspaper and radio spots advising voters to elect Parkersburg City Council members or candidates that support the city’s “economic blueprint.

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School officials: Hoover case likely won’t change policies

May 11, 2008

PARKERSBURG — The recent firing of a Wirt County school administrator for bringing rifles onto school grounds is unlikely to cause any policy changes at neighboring school districts.

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