Parkersburg News and Sentinel

History is alive on Blennerhassett Island

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:43:14 EDT

PARKERSBURG - The 1840s came alive during the 19th annual Rendezvous on the River on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.

About 50 people associated with the West Virginia Muzzleloaders camped on the island for five days from last Tuesday through Saturday, said Linda Reed, chairperson for Rendezvous on the River.

Bluegrass Festival a big success

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:44:55 EDT

CAIRO, W.Va. - Despite the chilly and wet weather, the final day of the 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park ended on a high note.

Sunday's lineup featured three groups at shelter No. 3 where the show was moved due to the weather: Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Stoney Creek and Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys. The Vaughans performed Sunday at the park lodge.

Annual marble show offers kids chance to try old-fashioned game

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:46:44 EDT

VIENNA - The sixth annual Marble Show for the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club allowed children to learn to play marbles.

"A lot of these kids have never played before," said Cindy Yazvac, a member of the executive board of American Marbles.

She teaches students at a school in Clarksburg how to play marbles and coaches them to state and national competitions.

Family learns life lessons through illnesses

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:47:14 EDT

PARKERSBURG - For Mary Anderson, there is nothing more important than family.

Although the 56-year-old Parkersburg resident has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has been receiving treatments for it, she is still committed to being there for her 6-year-old grandson, Brandyn Moyers, as he battled his own medical problems, said Ericka Moyers, Anderson's daughter and Brandyn's mother.

Newell ads ask for support of positive candidates

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:47:57 EDT

PARKERSBURG -Mayor Bob Newell is running newspaper and radio spots advising voters to elect Parkersburg City Council members or candidates that support the city's "economic blueprint."

Newell's ads are asking voters to support those who have pledged positive support and "not the negative politics of the past." The ads don't specifically endorse any candidate or candidates.