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Community Foundation to mark 50 years
March 4, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Superior Toyota-Hyundai will be marking the 50th anniversary of the foundation’s service in the Parkersburg area through the “50th... more »» 
STEM Day teaches kids about careers in science
March 2, 2013 MARIETTA — The fact that more people associate men with working in the criminal justice field than women doesn’t bother Hannah Cooper. In fact, it has the opposite effect. more »» 
Project Lifesaver continues to grow
March 2, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Project Lifesaver continues to expand. Sue Patalano, who serves as administrator for Wood County Project Lifesaver, also serves as state coordinator for the program. more »» 
World Day of Prayer observed
March 2, 2013 LOWELL— Inside St. John’s Evangelical Church in Lowell, more than a dozen people gathered Friday morning to learn of the struggles of France and pray as part of an international prayer event. more »»
The Scots Band to perform
March 2, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a special concert at 4 p.m. March 17, said the Rev. Michael Seely, pastor. more »» 
Cause 2 Wine raising funds for SW Resources
March 1, 2013 VIENNA — The second annual Cause 2 Wine to benefit SW Resources will be held from 3-5 p.m. April 20 at the Parkersburg Country Club. more »»
Elks selects Gnage as Citizen of the Year
March 1, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Marie Gnage, president of West Virginia University at Parkersburg, has been selected as the 2012 Citizen of the Year by Parkersburg Elks Lodge 198. more »» 
Little Hocking students encouraged to read
February 27, 2013 LITTLE HOCKING — At Little Hocking Elementary Tuesday night, students gathered to read and laugh with deligh. more »» 
Bowling teams compete to support ‘Music in the Schools’
February 25, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Bowling and the symphony came together Saturday at the West Virginia Symphony League-Parkersburg’s Bowling Ball fundraiser for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Emerson Lanes. more »»
Belpre woman injured in Hill Street blaze dies
February 25, 2013 BELPRE — A Belpre woman hospitalized following a Friday night fire died Sunday, according to the Belpre Police Department. Belpre Police Chief E.D. more »» 
Fur Ball raises money for Humane Society
February 25, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — Animal lovers from around the Mid-Ohio Valley united on Saturday night to raise money for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley in Marietta with the 10th annual Fur Ball. more »» 
Charity takes wing at paper airplane toss
February 25, 2013 MARIETTA — Paper airplanes of various sizes and shapes competed during Sunday’s annual Great Community Paper Airplane Contest at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Marietta. more »» 
Women Go Red at CCMC luncheon
February 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Education and wellness were at the forefront on Friday as more than 100 women gathered for the Go Red for Women luncheon at Camden Clark Medical Center’s Memorial Campus. more »»
Citizens Police Academy start date scheduled
February 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Police Department is ready to conduct another session of its free Citizens Police Academy. Classes will begin on March 21 and will be held from 6-9 p.m. more »»
Making prom dreams a reality the focus of event
February 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Local event planner Misti Sims is organizing the third annual Dresses and Dreams of the Mid-Ohio Valley event. more »»
Erik Estrada to visit local Baptist church
February 23, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A new faith-based movie with Erik Estrada will premiere at South Parkersburg Baptist Church at 6 p.m. March 3. The church will be hosting Estrada during the premiere of “Finding Fait. more »» 
Students collect books for schools
February 22, 2013 SPENCER — Roane County communities came together last week and collected more than 16,000 books for school libraries for the first “Book Flood” event. From Feb. more »» 
FFA gives back with hog roast
February 22, 2013 WATERFORD — Hundreds of community members had the chance to “pig out” Thursday as the Waterford FFA hosted its annual hog roas. more »» 
W.Va. Master Naturalists chapter offers spring courses
February 22, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Nature lovers of all kinds are encouraged to join the Nature Nuts chapter of the West Virginia Master Naturalists as it begins a new round of classes this spring. more »»
Local woman was aboard marooned cruise ship
February 20, 2013 MARIETTA — When Whipple resident Rebecca Johnson boarded the Carnival Triumph on Feb. 7, she was expecting a fun-filled four-day cruise but what she got was an experience she won’t soon forget. more »» |
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