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Plant, seed swap slated for Saturday
May 10, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia University Extension Service is sponsoring a plant swap Saturday at City Park. more »»
Goodwin honors three Wood County students
May 10, 2013 PARKERSBURG —Three high school juniors from Wood County were among 56 across the state named as the U.S. Attorney’s Ambassadors for Justice during a ceremony at the Culture Center in Charleston. more »»
Stephens to be honored with Heart of Our Community Award
May 9, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A former president of Ohio Valley University and the current president of one of the largest independent foundations in West Virginia has been named as the 2013 recipient of the Edwin L. more »»
Warren bids farewell to longtime art teachers
May 9, 2013 VINCENT — Sylvia and Sandra Young aren’t fans of retirement dinners, but the staff and administration at Warren High School and their former students weren’t going to let them close the doors on mor... more »»
Senior citizens serve their communities
May 9, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Sharon Wilson said joining the Foster Grandparent Program to lend a helping in the community was a family tradition for her. more »»
Postal workers ready to help Stamp Out Hunger
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Local mail carriers throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley will be participating in their annual food drive on Saturday, collecting food on their routes. more »»
Woman to honor stepbrother killed in 1974 car crash
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Betsy Barger Alderman is determined that her stepbrother Byron Caudill receives a gravestone and memorial service. more »»
State officials award Golden Horseshoe honors
May 8, 2013 CHARLESTON — More than 200 eighth-grade students from across West Virginia received the prestigious Golden Horseshoe award last week for outstanding knowledge of West Virginia history and culture. more »»
Belpre church to host Dog Days
May 8, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre Heights United Methodist Church, 720 Clement Ave., will observe Dog Days in May from noon 4 p.m. May 18. From 1:30-3 p.m., veterinarian D. more »»
4-H fundraiser set for Saturday
May 8, 2013 MINERAL WELLS — The annual Wood County 4-H Camp Trustee Chicken BBQ fundraiser is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the campgrounds on Butcher Bend Road in Mineral Wells. more »»
Area nonprofits receive grant funds
May 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Thirty-one nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Ohio Valley received grant funding from the Sisters of St. more »»
Roe, Six named ‘Cornerstones’
May 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Humane Society of Parkersburg, represented by Carrie Roe and Jon Six, is the second “Cornerstone of Our Community” named by Our Community’s Foundation, the Parkersburg Area... more »»
Parkersburg Art Center honors Rebecca Noble
May 6, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A new exhibit at the Parkersburg Art Center honors a local artist who loved the beauty of everyday life. On Sunday, the art center opened two shows for the month of May. more »»
Jackson Dog Park celebrates grand opening
May 6, 2013 VIENNA — After several years of effort and work, the Jackson Dog Park officially opened its gates to area dog owners and their canine companions Sunday with a special grand opening celebration. more »»
RSVP events honor seniors
May 6, 2013 MARIETTA — National Senior Corps Week begins today and the folks at Marietta’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program, better known as RSVP, are using the occasion to promote volunteerism throughout the... more »»
Auctions to help veterans
May 6, 2013 BELPRE — Auctions will be held monthly at Peddler’s Junction at the Belpre Plaza Shopping Center in Belpre to help local veteran charities. more »»
Warren High School artists display work
May 6, 2013 VINCENT — VINCENT - The annual Warren High School art exhibit is always a feast for the eyes, but this year’s promises to be the biggest ever. more »»
Schools await Gibbs’ decision on superintendent job
May 6, 2013 VINCENT — The Warren and Fort Frye Local boards of education will know within a couple of weeks whether they need to start looking for new superintendents. more »»
Lightning-struck teen’s faith strong as ever
May 5, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Nearly a year after being struck by lightning in Parkersburg, 19-year-old Zach Sandy has been working hard to restore his body to its previous condition, but his faith is stronger than... more »»
Blennerhassett Island to hold Rendezvous
May 5, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A visit to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is like stepping back to another century and another dimension will be added with the gathering of mountain men and other pioneer... more »» |
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