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Jobless numbers reported for March
April 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG —Unemployment in March in three counties in the region was among the highest in West Virginia, WorkForce West Virginia said on Friday. more »» 
Belpre Chamber discusses economic, environmental impact of shale development
April 18, 2013 BELPRE— If drilling of the Utica Shale natural gas deposit makes its way into Washington County, towns like Belpre could see benefits to businesses as workers will need places to live and eat, said... more »»
Belpre Chamber plans oil, gas info event
April 15, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce will hold an informational meeting about the oil and natural gas boom in the area at 4 p.. more »» 
Belpre Mart reopens under new ownership
April 14, 2013 BELPRE — After being closed about five years with “caution” tape around the gasoline pumps, the Belpre Mart has reopened with a new owner. The former Marathon station at Main Street and U.S. more »» 
Global hacking a growing concern
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Officials are growing increasingly concerned over what appears to be foreign hacker attacks on U.S. computer system. more »»
Enhancements coming to electrical system in north-central W.Va.
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — About $60 million will be spent this year to further enhance the electrical system and reliability in a 34-county service area, primarily in north-central West Virginia, Monongahela... more »»
Pickering Associates wins award
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Pickering Associates team finished with the Structural Ingenuity award that will now enter the “Avenging World Hunger” structure into the international Canstruction competition. more »» 
Local fitness businesses growing
April 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Two fast-growing fitness businesses in the Parkersburg area offer numerous choices to residents. One has been around for more than a decade and one is new to the area. more »» 
Woman works for father’s business
April 7, 2013 ELIZABETH — Growing up around her father’s oil and gas business, Jessica Lott jumped at the chance to start her own company to assist him and with the potential to expand in several directions on it... more »» 
Cline helps with Vietnam veterans parade
April 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — U.S. Tours has been awarded Partner Status from the “50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War” office. more »» 
Antiques store moves up a block
April 7, 2013 MARIETTA — The owners of H. Rietz & Co. Antiques are moving a block up Front Street and setting up shop in the former Sugden Book Store location. more »» 
WesBanco executive announces retirement
April 4, 2013 PARKERSBURG —After spending 40 years in the banking industry in Parkersburg, Larry Johnson has announced his retirement from WesBanco. more »» 
Yo Kool Frozen Yogurt opens
March 31, 2013 VIENNA — Bright colors will be sure to greet patrons looking for a frozen treat at a new yogurt shop in Vienna. Stepping into the Yo Kool Frozen Yogurt shop at 710 1/2 Grand Central Ave. more »»
Fenton gets state funding
March 31, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — With new ownership and funding, Fenton Art Glass Co. has hopes to revive the more than century old company in months. more »» 
Minnie Hamilton looks to Grantsville
March 31, 2013 GRANTSVILLE — Minnie Hamilton has been a name synonymous with health care in Calhoun County for 80 years since Miss Minnie Hamilton first became county school nurse in 1933. more »»
Landowners group educates residents
March 31, 2013 FRIENDLY — Located in the heart of one of the richest Marcellus oil and gas formations of the world, Middle Island Marcellus and Utica Mineral and Landowners Group is educating local residents while... more »» 
Oxbow renovations big topic at chamber luncheon
March 29, 2013 BELPRE — Oxbow Golf Course near Belpre showed off its recent renovations Thursday during the Belpre Area Chamber monthly luncheon. more »» 
Mustang Survival acquired by Safariland Group
March 27, 2013 JACKSONVILLE — Mustang Survival, Wirt County’s largest private employer, has been acquired from its parent company by a Jacksonville, Fla., group. more »»
Employers down on minimum wage hike
March 26, 2013 MARIETTA — The federal minimum wage is making news again. In this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama called for an increase in the minimum wage from the current $7.25 to $9 per hour. more »»
Wirt works on infrastructure
March 24, 2013 ELIZABETH — The Wirt County Commission has been working on where a nursing home for the area will be located, and continuing to make progress on infrastructure projects and dealing with the county’s... more »» |
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