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Wharton’s slates ribbon cutting
April 28, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Wharton Auto Group on Seventh Street will hold a ribbon-cutting from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at its new Nissan and Cadillac showrooms. more »»
Solar power shining brighter in MOV
April 28, 2013 PARKERSBURG — In an area historically dominated by oil and natural gas, solar power is making gains in the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »»
Teens gear up for prom
April 28, 2013 MARIETTA — A handful of area proms are slated for this weekend and area businesses are already feeling the effect. more »»
Peoples Bancorp announces results
April 28, 2013 MARIETTA — Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced results for the quarter ended March 31. Net income totaled $5 million for the first quarter of 2013, representing earnings per diluted share of 47 cents. more »»
WesBanco announces increased earnings
April 28, 2013 WHEELING — WesBanco Inc., a Wheeling-based multi-state bank holding company with operations in the Parkersburg area, has announced increased earnings for the three months ending March 31. more »»
United Bankshares reports increase
April 28, 2013 PARKERSBURG — United Bankshares Inc. has reported an increase in earnings for the first quarter of 2013 as compared to the first quarter of 2012. Earnings for the first quarter of 2013 were $21. more »»
Peoples Bank to celebrate new Vienna office
April 25, 2013 VIENNA — Peoples Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its sixth Wood County location at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1102 Grand Central Ave. Family activities and food will be available throughout the day. more »»
News and Sentinel Android app available
April 21, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Users of Android mobile devices now can access news from The Parkersburg News and Sentinel via a mobile application. more »»
Experts: Time to seed lawns is now
April 21, 2013 PARKERSBURG — With spring and summer coming on strong, area residents are looking for ways to spruce up their lawns. more »»
West Virginia MoneySmart Week set
April 21, 2013 CHARLESTON — The 2013 West Virginia MoneySmart Week will be observed until Saturday. more »»
Jobless numbers reported for March
April 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG —Unemployment in March in three counties in the region was among the highest in West Virginia, WorkForce West Virginia said on Friday. more »»
Belpre Chamber discusses economic, environmental impact of shale development
April 18, 2013 BELPRE— If drilling of the Utica Shale natural gas deposit makes its way into Washington County, towns like Belpre could see benefits to businesses as workers will need places to live and eat, said... more »»
Belpre Chamber plans oil, gas info event
April 15, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce will hold an informational meeting about the oil and natural gas boom in the area at 4 p.. more »»
Belpre Mart reopens under new ownership
April 14, 2013 BELPRE — After being closed about five years with “caution” tape around the gasoline pumps, the Belpre Mart has reopened with a new owner. The former Marathon station at Main Street and U.S. more »»
Global hacking a growing concern
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Officials are growing increasingly concerned over what appears to be foreign hacker attacks on U.S. computer system. more »»
Enhancements coming to electrical system in north-central W.Va.
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — About $60 million will be spent this year to further enhance the electrical system and reliability in a 34-county service area, primarily in north-central West Virginia, Monongahela... more »»
Pickering Associates wins award
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Pickering Associates team finished with the Structural Ingenuity award that will now enter the “Avenging World Hunger” structure into the international Canstruction competition. more »»
Local fitness businesses growing
April 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Two fast-growing fitness businesses in the Parkersburg area offer numerous choices to residents. One has been around for more than a decade and one is new to the area. more »»
Woman works for father’s business
April 7, 2013 ELIZABETH — Growing up around her father’s oil and gas business, Jessica Lott jumped at the chance to start her own company to assist him and with the potential to expand in several directions on it... more »»
Cline helps with Vietnam veterans parade
April 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — U.S. Tours has been awarded Partner Status from the “50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War” office. more »» |
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