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Lenten Services scheduled
February 17, 2013 The Beverly-Waterford Ministerial Association has announced the schedule for its 2013 series of Lenten services. Each service will be held 7:30 p.m. more »»
Delicious recipes for Lenten season
February 17, 2013 Why is it that the weekend days seem to go faster than the weekdays? First, one thinks, “Great it’s TGIF!” and before one blinks twice, it is Monday morning and the alarm is going off to summon one... more »»
Have some breakfast for dinner with book
February 17, 2013 Breakfast for dinner or “brinner” is a popular choice for many people. Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth devote an entire book to the subject with their new cookbook, “Breakfast for Dinner. more »»
Fish fry veteran enjoys work
February 16, 2013 Although she admits it can be tiring, Mary Wright looks forward to helping with the Knights of Columbus’ Lenten fish fries in Parkersbur. more »»
Real ways to reduce poverty
February 11, 2013 State Sen. John Unger wants to do something about poor children in West Virginia. more »»
Taking the rancor out of politics
February 10, 2013 Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell has proposed changing city elections to be nonpartisan, which potentially could eliminate some of the political rancor that has sprung up in recent election. more »»
Must-have insurance plans for households
February 10, 2013 Many people adopt a “penny wise, pound foolish” mentality when it comes to buying insurance. more »»
Chamber gives its legislative positions
February 10, 2013 The Chamber and its members take great pride in developing relationships with our elected officials. more »»
More facts about Taxpayer Relief Act
February 10, 2013 Recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has made permanent the $5 million tax-free amount that each person can give to family and friends during lifetime or through their estate... more »»
Fort Frye names spelling champs
February 10, 2013 The Fort Frye district spelling bee was held Jan. 30 at Beverly-Center Elementary School. more »»
Several new thrilling mysteries
February 10, 2013 USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton follows the story of a woman who escaped a serial killer in “The Seventh Victim. more »»
Red, gray foxes are elusive
February 10, 2013 Last week I described the wary nature of the wily coyote. I hear coyotes often, but very seldom see them. The same can be said of red and gray foxes, though they are even more elusive. more »»
Food giveaway scheduled
February 10, 2013 Food giveaway will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ. Taxable items will be given to those in need from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Pennsville United Methodist Church. more »» 
Lawson goes Italian with new book
February 10, 2013 Nigella Lawson is a favorite British TV cook. I have spent many a lazy weekend morning watching her discuss some delicious-looking dish in her soothing British accent. more »»
Recipes for snow days
February 10, 2013 Snow days! The local school kids have loved having some this past wee. more »»
Area offers plenty to do
February 9, 2013 I become amused, and annoyed at times, when I hear people say there is nothing to do in the Parkersburg area, despite all the civic and fraternal organizations events open to the public, Actors... more »»
Murder and the mentally ill
February 4, 2013 It took liberals in Congress just weeks after the mass murder at a Connecticut school to come up with a list of 157 pistols, rifles and shotguns they want to restrict in the United States. more »»
Is a city manager best for us?
February 3, 2013 Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell, in his city charter-stipulated last term in office, has suggested city government change to a council-manager form, instead of its current strong mayor-council form. more »»
Unsound politics threaten oil, gas future
February 3, 2013 CHARLESTON — The outlook for new jobs created in West Virginia as a result of booming natural gas production from the Marcellus formation is, as many sources have pointed out, “hopefu. more »»
Super Bowl a good excuse to throw a party
February 3, 2013 Did the old groundhog see his shadow yesterday? Don’t depend on his forecast to plan your next few weeks. Anything can happen when old Mother Nature is concerned, good and/or bad. more »» |
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