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To the opening of the new Blennerhassett Bridge, scheduled for the evening of June 13. The bridge is the last remaining piece of the U.S. 50 Corridor D project and has been under construction for three years. It is hoped the new road and bridge will be a road to economic development for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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To the Wood County Board of Education for unanimously approving a motion to name two new Parkersburg High School facilities after residents Jack Stephens and Edwin Dils. The new PHS auxiliary gymnasium will bear the name The Jack Stephens Auxiliary Gymnasium, while the school’s new conference room will be known as The Edwin Dils Conference Room. This is a fitting tribute to two longtime supporters of the school.
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To the Wood County trade mission delegation that left for Japan Friday.
Trade Mission Delegation can strengthen ties
Today, a delegation of six political, business and educational officials will depart for a 10-day trade mission to Japan.
» Full StoryRoyalty Let Delta Queen’s journey continue
The Delta Queen, that grand old lady of the Ohio River, could be passing into the pages of history this summer and we would like to add our voice to the chorus of people who say this is sad.
» Full StoryBomb Scare
Because of the selfishness of one disturbed individual, hundreds of young people had the biggest evening of their year ruined.
On Saturday at approximately 10:20 p.m.
A Morass of Immorality
Many Ohioans, asked to think of a state agency where ethical behavior would be a particularly high priority, probably would name the attorney general’s office. It is the top state law enforcement agency, after all.
» Full StoryInternet access important in state
High-speed Internet service is concentrated in urban areas of West Virginia, with large gaps in coverage of rural regions of the state, according to a new study.
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Belpre High School Prom 2008
Rendezvous on the River
Cake Decorating
Wirt vs St. Marys
MHS academic excellence
Front/Mon Cent soft
Muskingum Chamber Awards
Mtta/Warren soft2