Local columns
A fine small-town Fourth of July
July 6, 2008
A piece of Americana is the only way to describe the small-town Fourth of July celebration my wife and our families attend nearly every year in little Ostrander, Ohio, which is off U.S. » Full Story
Fourth-graders celebrate Ohio heroes
July 6, 2008
Fourth-grade social studies classes at Beverly-Center Elementary School held their “Ohio Heroes” fair May 20. » Full Story
Arnold to speak at Pennsville church today
July 6, 2008
Larry Arnold will be speaking at the Church of Christ in Pennsville today. In the morning the sermon subject will be “The Lord’s Supper” and in the evening, “Relationships. » Full Story
A new twist on an otherworldly genre
July 6, 2008
New York Times bestselling author Nina Bangs returns with her own unique take on the paranormal genre in "Eternal Pleasure. » Full Story
Chamber celebrates Blennerhassett bridge opening
July 6, 2008
The Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley and the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce have made available a commemorative bell for the new Blennerhassett Island Bridge opening. » Full Story
Stimulus check used for victims
July 5, 2008
Mac Doolittle used his economic stimulus check to buy food for a dinner attended by 200 people last Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. » Full Story
Too much sun a very real danger
July 4, 2008
For me, July 4th rather than Memorial Day is the start of the summer vacation season when we’re more apt to spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. » Full Story
Law-abiding citizens score a win
June 29, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court has evened the sides in Washington, D.C., between gun-totting thugs and law-abiding residents. » Full Story
Billy Idol is back with new release
June 29, 2008
As if anyone could forget about the force of bleached hair and hard punk, Billy Idol releases Idolize Yourself. » Full Story
Easy Rider offers great deal
June 29, 2008If you live in Parkersburg or Vienna, then here’s the deal of the month! Unlimited travel around town with an Easy Rider Pass for only $20 a month, or, better yet, $10 a month if you’re » Full Story


