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Parkersburg Big Tree contest winners announced
April 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Though rain may have forced the festivities inside Friday, it did little to dampen the Arbor Day celebration in Parkersburg Though normally held at Bicentennial Park beneath the Farmer... more »»
Eager public savors ‘Taste’ in Marietta
April 19, 2013 MARIETTA — Whether a seasoned chef or microwave maven, hundreds of culinarily curious individuals converged at Marietta College’s Dyson Baudo Recreation Center Thursday night for the eighth Taste of... more »»
Allen discusses important figures in W.Va. history
April 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Thursday night, Bernard Allen spoke about some of the events and people who have shaped West Virginia since the Civil War. more »»
STARS efforts recognized at luncheon, awards event
April 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Participants in a leadership program geared toward teens learned the value of doing something for the betterment of their communities. more »»
My Mommy Mart offers variety of items for shoppers
April 19, 2013 MARIETTA — My Mommy Mart gives residents the chance to make money from children’s clothing and other items they no longer need, but it also is an opportunity to restock. more »»
Campaign targets child abuse, neglect
April 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in West Virginia and local agencies are participating in activities organized through Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia. more »»
High school theater groups to mount performances
April 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — From a parody of the whole wizards and vampires genres to the somewhat comedic speculation of a classroom when one of their own is mysteriously taken away to the classic story of a... more »»
Hunger Walk to raise funds for food bank
April 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Tom Knopp, director of the Good Samaritan Center in Kenova, W.Va., has pledged to walk 25 miles in each county in West Virginia to raise money for two West Virginia Food Banks. more »»
Residents seek specialty van
April 18, 2013 MARIETTA — Independence is the goal for a group of area residents in an online contest to win a brand-new accessible van in recognition of Mobility Awareness Mont. more »»
Children’s Home Society kicks off fundraiser
April 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Children’s Home Society kicked off its annual Mothers Day fundraising drive with the help of area convenience and grocery stores. more »»
West Virginia Youth Symphony to perform Friday
April 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Youth Symphony will perform in a free concert at 1 p.m. Friday at the Williamstown High School Auditorium. more »»
Local musicians honor Battle of Gettysburg
April 15, 2013 VIENNA — A group of singers and musicians from the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond has released a concept album commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. more »»
Ely Chapman Center holds dinner, auction
April 15, 2013 MARIETTA — Spaghetti and art make an odd combination, but organizers hope it’s a recipe for success at the Ely Chapman Center where the institution’s first Taste for Fine Art spaghetti dinner and ar... more »»
Student Racing Challenge Team named
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The engineering technology program at the Caperton Center for Applied Technology is participating in the Ten80 NASCAR Student Racing Challenge. The event, held in Charlotte, N.C. more »»
Johnk named a Newman Civic Fellow
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Brittany Johnk, a junior English literature and sociology major and education and honors minor from Parkersburg, was named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. more »»
Two seniors named as All-Americans
April 14, 2013 MARIETTA — Andrew Kasick and Ben Reese, both of Marietta, have been named to the eight-person All-American team at the 2013 Pi Kappa Delta Nationals in St. Louis, Mo. more »»
OVU student featured on magazine cover
April 14, 2013 VIENNA — When Ohio Valley University student Stephanie Corbelli submitted an article to West Virginia Senior High magazine, she didn’t expect her article to be chosen. more »»
Teen’s playground project earns acclaim
April 14, 2013 LOWELL — It was nearly nine years ago that concern for a wheelchair-bound child’s inability to join other youngsters on the playground at Lowell’s Buell Island Park planted the seed of an idea in th... more »»
Local students among Bucklew Scholars
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Two students from Parkersburg and Harrisville are in the newest class of Bucklew Scholars at West Virginia University. more »»
Top honors for engaged campus/educators
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Campus Compact honored West Virginia University at Parkersburg with multiple awards at its annual statewide conference. more »» |
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