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Baseball study kicks off with public meeting
May 22, 2013 BELPRE — The first phase of a two-phase feasibility study on bringing baseball to the Mid-Ohio Valley was off and running this week, with the first day culminating in a public forum in Belpre. more »»
Felman Production to begin making cutbacks
May 22, 2013 MARIETTA — A difficult market has caused a West Virginia company that produces silicomanganese to begin layoffs and cutbacks, but there are no plans in place right now for a Marietta company that... more »»
WSCC finances fare better than expected
May 22, 2013 MARIETTA — Washington State Community College may finish the current fiscal year without dipping into the $300,000 in reserve funding trustees approved to help balance the budget. more »»
United earnings still on the rise
May 21, 2013 PARKERSBURG— United Bank had another successful year in 2012 as it continued to increase earnings to shareholders, the chairman and CEO told shareholders Monday. United Bankshares Inc. more »»
Matheny Motors to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony
May 21, 2013 PARKERSBURG— Matheny Motors will be showing the public its new showroom Saturday at its dealership at Third and Ann streets in Parkersbur. more »»
Baseball feasibility study begins
May 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Officials are beginning the feasibility study for bringing a minor league baseball team to Parkersbur. more »»
Tourism promoters hoping for nice summer
May 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Local tourism officials are anticipating a strong showing for the approaching summer travel season. more »»
Frozen treats serve as local fundraiser
May 19, 2013 Tiger Touchdown Club returns for its third season By PHIL FOREMAN Special to The News and Sentinel MARIETTA — Now add rum raisin and raspberry to the mix. more »»
Acupuncture offers alternative pain therapy
May 19, 2013 VIENNA — Bodylogic is offering acupuncture services for those looking for alternative pain therapies. more »»
MMH growth on the horizon
May 19, 2013 MARIETTA — Earth-moving activity has begun on the six-acre lot owned by Marietta’s Memorial Health System at the corner of East Eighth and Wayne streets just off Pike Street in preparation for the... more »»
Critics sour on idea of distillery
May 18, 2013 RAVENSWOOD — A distillery could be coming to Ravenswood, creating more than a dozen jobs, but a petition drive is under way protesting it. more »»
W.Va., U.S. see slight declines in unemployment rates
May 17, 2013 CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined four-tenths of a percentage point to 6.6 percent in April compared to 7. more »»
Officials announce new retirement community plans
May 15, 2013 VIENNA — A new multi-million dollar retirement community is being planned for the Parkersburg area as developers met with potential tenants Tuesday. more »»
Fenton turns to website for help
May 15, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — Fenton Art Glass is asking for contributions through a Kickstarter campaign in order to aid owners USGlass with creating a digital catalog of the glassmaking moulds. more »»
New retirement community in the works
May 14, 2013 VIENNA — A new multimillion-dollar retirement community will be coming to Wood County. The announcement of the Lakeside Landing retirement community will be made during a gathering from 3-5 p.m. more »»
WesBanco names Campbell market president
May 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — WesBanco Bank Inc. has named Parkersburg resident Joe D. Campbell as the new market president for its Parkersburg region. more »»
Moore speaks to Rotary about airport
May 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Members of the Parkersburg Rotary Club were reminded Monday how much business the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport brings into the area. more »»
Corner Cafe to move location
May 12, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A longtime city establishment soon will be moving downtown with hopes of keeping its current clientele and gaining new regulars, the owner sai. more »»
Beverly attracts those chasing ‘piece of pie’
May 12, 2013 BEVERLY — Fifth Street through Beverly is seeing a resurgence in business and residential development. Lisa Huck, 42, of Waterford opened Lisa’s Sweet Stop a month ago at 212 Fifth St. more »»
Butler expands business reach
May 12, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — Nikki Butler realized she would have to quit her full-time job if she wanted to expand her popular fashion line. more »» |
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