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Committee approves land swap, airport funds
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A proposed land swap and $15,000 for the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport will come before City Council next week. more »»
Williamstown officials ponder new elementary school
May 8, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — City council and officials were asked Tuesday for suggestions as to where they believe a new elementary school should be located. more »»
Farmers’ Market to open Friday
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Downtown Farmers’ Marketplace will open this Friday for its summer season. The market at Third and Market streets opens at 10 a.m. 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 »»
Complaint filed against compliance officer
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A Wood County man filed a written complaint against Wood County Compliance Officer John Reed. more »»
Officials discuss future of airport tower
May 8, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Tuesday discussed an upcoming request to area communities for funding of the air traffic control tower. “We are moving along the path Sen. more »»
Airport sees flight growth
May 8, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — The Wood County Airport Authority Tuesday discussed the continued growth of passengers using the commercial service to Cleveland. more »»
Officials: Washington County prepared for disasters
May 8, 2013 MARIETTA — Washington County is better prepared than ever for a disaster or health emergency, according to local officials. more »»
Report on area animal shelters filed
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Wood County commissioners discussed the possibility of visiting animal shelters in neighboring counties before making a decision on animal control service options. more »»
Ohio Supreme Court hears Keck appeal
May 8, 2013 MARIETTA — The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a Washington County case involving a local man found guilty of 29 child sex crimes who now hopes to get a new trial. more »»
Marietta roofing contract questioned
May 8, 2013 MARIETTA — A Canton contractor will be awarded the Marietta City Hall roofing job, even though the lowest bid on the project was submitted by a local compan. more »»
First phase of wastewater project complete
May 8, 2013 MARIETTA — Sixteen months after construction began on the $20 million-plus upgrade of Marietta’s wastewater treatment plant, the first phase of the project is winding down and initial work on the... 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 »»
Peruvian group visiting Marietta
May 8, 2013 MARIETTA — Five visitors from Lima, Peru, have spent the past several days in the Pioneer City, courtesy of the Marietta Noon Rotary Club. “It’s part of our International Group Study Exchange program. 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 »»
U.S. Senate Steel Caucus announced
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — U.S. senators from West Virginia, Ohio, Alabama and Pennsylvania have formed the new Senate Steel Caucus. Sens. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., and Jeff Sessions, R-Ala. more »»
Manchin staffers traveling across state
May 8, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Staff from U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will make 95 visits in all 55 counties beginning May 20 for the fifth Commonsense Connections Week. 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 »»
Drug bust under way in south Parkersburg
May 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG - Numerous law enforcement agencies are at a south Parkersburg residence where a big drug bust is underway, authorities sai. more »» |
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