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Celebration welcoming spring weathers chill
March 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Despite temperatures more suitable for winter, more than 100 people gathered Tuesday evening for what organizers hope will become a new tradition for the Parkersburg community, the... more »»
Help needed to maintain rural cemeteries
March 27, 2013 MINERAL WELLS — In Wood County, there are 340 known small rural cemeteries and about one-third are in need of help from the community to clean, said members of the Wood Rural Cemetery Alliance. more »»
Martin addresses Parkersburg Rotary Club
March 26, 2013 PARKERSBURG — In its first few months in operation, the Latrobe Street Mission has been able to help more than 300 people through its emergency shelter and growing number of services. more »»
Whale of a Sale to be held
March 24, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Junior League of Parkersburg, which supports a number of community programs in the Parkersburg area, will hold its largest annual fundraiser in April. more »»
Nutrition push for seniors
March 24, 2013 MARIETTA — Emeritus at Marietta is celebrating National Nutrition Month by helping to serve 10,000 meals in 60 days to senior citizens in need. more »»
Groundbreaking set for park memorial
March 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Nick Null Foundation will conduct a groundbreaking in City Park at 1 p.m. March 30 for a memorial to military personnel who lost their lives in the Afghanistan/Iraq conflicts . more »»
Mothers shine at baby shower
March 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Nearly 100 expectant mothers and those with newborns received valuable information on available programs and services during Friday’s annual Wood County Community Baby Shower at South... more »»
8-year-old girl writes book to comfort broken-hearted sister
March 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — “Relationships are Elementary.” This is the title of the book 8-year-old Destiny Foutty of Washington, W.Va. more »»
WVU’s top seniors honored with awards
March 23, 2013 MORGANTOWN— A West Virginia University student from Pleasants County was one of eight students receiving the Order of Augusta from the WVU Foundation. more »»
Belpre in Bloom gears up for second year
March 22, 2013 BELPRE — Several large projects are expected to be completed by volunteers to help make Belpre more beautiful for the second year of Belpre in Bloom. more »»
OVU honored for community service
March 22, 2013 VIENNA — Ohio Valley University is well known in the area for its community service, but now the university is receiving recognition on a national level. more »»
Students taking center stage at music festival tonight
March 21, 2013 PARKERSBURG — More than 830 fourth- and fifth-grade students will be involved with the county’s elementary music festival this evening at the Parkersburg High Fieldhouse. more »»
SW Resources honors clients
March 20, 2013 VIENNA — SW Resources honored clients Tuesday during an awards banquet at the Parkersburg Country Club. more »»
Parkersburg native finding success with YouTube video
March 20, 2013 MORGANTOWN — A Parkersburg native is getting a lot of attention from a comedic video he and a friend made and placed on YouTube. more »»
Public Service Awards given
March 20, 2013 MARIETTA — For three decades the Marietta Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has honored local police, fire and emergency management personnel with its Public Service Awards. more »»
Artists share work with Waterford students
March 20, 2013 WATERFORD — Students of Waterford Elementary School lined the halls for a “walk of fame” to honor illustrators Christopher and Jeanette Canyon before they spoke to students on Tuesday afternoon. more »»
Next two weekends rich with Easter egg hunts for children
March 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Easter Egg hunts and related activities are scheduled for the next two weekends in the Mid-Ohio Valle. more »»
Local group offers help sterilizing cats
March 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Pet parents in need of aid to have their cats or kittens sterilized are encouraged to apply for the Save A Kitty Feral Cat Program’s upcoming surgery mobile unit, an organizer said. more »»
Very Spectatcular Arts Festival slated
March 17, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge will hold its 15th annual Very Spectacular Arts Festival from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27 at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. This year’s theme is “Up, Up and Away. more »»
Local musicians taste success
March 17, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Making it big in a band is a dream for many. Few have had the commitment to make the dream come true. more »» |
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