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Mineral Wells bridge named for Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
June 19, 2013 MINERAL WELLS — A bridge over Interstate 77 was named Tuesday in honor of a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient from Parkersburg. more »» 
State parties differ on new speaker
June 19, 2013 PARKERBURG — The Democratic and Republican parties in West Virginia Tuesday spun different directions on the selection of the new speaker of the House of Delegates. more »»
Traveling exhibit on display at city building
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — More than 100 photos of West Virginia counties are on display at the Parkersburg Municipal City Building as part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration. more »» 
W.Va. documentary airs Thursday
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — “West Virginia: The Road to Statehood,” a documentary on the creation of West Virginia, will air 8 p.m. Thursday on West Virginia Public Television. more »» 
Picnic and historical program look back at state history
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Rainy skies on Tuesday nearly washed out a West Virginia history program for children at City Park, but a few kids attended the event and learned about the state’s history. more »»
Officials investigate Mel’s break-in
June 19, 2013 VIENNA — Officials with the Vienna Police Department are investigating an early morning breaking and entering attempt at a jewelry store. Around 4 a.m. more »» 
McKain outlines state history
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The state of West Virginia was born in Parkersburg, a local historian told a group of local residents. more »»
Wood County Courthouse bell to ring
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Wood County’s courthouse bell will be among those ringing at 1:50 p.m. Thursday to commemorate West Virginia 150th birthday celebration. Gov. more »»
Police investigate incident at Wirt church camp
June 19, 2013 PALESTINE — West Virginia State Police are investigating an incident at a youth camp in Wirt County last weekend. more »»
Grant for communications gear moves forward
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG – Wood County commissioners moved a grant application forward, which, if funded, would help purchase additional equipment so the sheriff’s department can improve communications with othe... more »»
Marietta off map for seismic testing
June 19, 2013 MARIETTA — A company planning to do seismic mapping in the coming weeks will not set off any vibrations inside Marietta’s city limits. more »»
Williamstown discusses pay raises
June 19, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — City council Tuesday discussed how to be fair in giving employees annual pay raises in the upcoming budget. more »» 
Wreck blocks traffic on Blennerhassett Island Bridge
June 19, 2013 PORTERFIELD— Eastbound traffic on the Blennerhassett Island Bridge on U.S. 50 was disrupted Tuesday morning when a truck hauling pipe overturned on the on-ramp of the Ohio side, officials said. more »»
Parkersburg law enforcement looking into thefts totaling $30K in losses
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Police Department detectives are investigating the overnight theft of equipment from Dowler Tractor Sales and Service, 1604 Dupont Road, in Parkersburg. more »»
Fireworks season comes with warnings
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Fire Department wants to help residents stay safe during the holiday season. more »»
Marietta officials discuss business, sidewalks
June 19, 2013 MARIETTA — Exactly how much space does a wheelchair need to travel along a sidewalk? What about a parent pushing a stroller or two people walking side by side? Marietta City Council’s streets... more »»
Sen. Manchin amendments on defense spending pass committee
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Amendments to a defense spending bill eliminating funding for mining in Afghanistan among other changes were called a major legislative victory by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. more »»
Steve Shelene looking forward to City Park rock n’ roll concert
June 19, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Steve Shelene of Vienna is looking forward to his first music performance in Parkersburg. Shelene plays the guitar and sings with Rick K. more »» 
Common Core foes make pitch
June 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Hoping to facilitate discussion and expose a different viewpoint, members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley and several educators took part in a presentation on... more »» 
Accident on bridge snarls traffic
June 18, 2013 PORTERFIELD – Eastbound traffic on the Blennerhassett Island Bridge on U.S. 50 was disrupted this morning when a truck hauling pipe overturned on the on-ramp on the Ohio side, officials said. more »» |
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