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Local students among Bucklew Scholars
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Two students from Parkersburg and Harrisville are in the newest class of Bucklew Scholars at West Virginia University. more »»
Top honors for engaged campus/educators
April 14, 2013 PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Campus Compact honored West Virginia University at Parkersburg with multiple awards at its annual statewide conference. more »»
New pastor hopes to draw members from neighborhood
April 13, 2013 BELPRE — Since coming to Belpre Heights United Methodist Church, 720 Clement Ave., last July, the Rev. more »»
Plans made for downtown programs
April 7, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Plans are being made and volunteers are being sought for a series of downtown Parkersburg programs this summer, from the rescheduled Taste of Parkersburg to the second season of the... more »»
Marietta College buzzes over charity fundraiser
April 6, 2013 MARIETTA — The sound of hair clippers competed with the sounds of laughter and cheers inside Marietta College’s Dyson Baudo Recreation Center Friday night as dozens of heads were shaved bald in the... more »»
Museum groundbreaking April 11
April 6, 2013 BELPRE — A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Collections Preservation addition to the Farmers Castle Museum Education Center is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at the museum, 509 Ridge St. more »»
Woodcraft making pens for Purple Heart recipients
April 6, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Turning purpleheart blanks into pens for Purple Heart Medal recipients is the latest Woodcraft project to benefit U.S. military personnel. more »»
Faith Missions Conference slated
April 6, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Helping the faithful realize their potential as “fisher of men” will be the focus of the annual Parish Faith Missions Conference in Parkersburg April 12-14. more »»
Annual fundraiser to help feed the hungry
April 6, 2013 MARIETTA — Empty Bowls 2013, a luncheon to “help feed the hungry,” will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the First Congregational Church, 318 Front St. more »»
Williamstown Trout Derby begins at noon
April 6, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — The 13th annual Williamstown Trout Derby will run from noon to 6 p.m. today at the Williamstown Pond on Central Avenue off Waverly Road near the American Legion Post in Williamstown. more »»
‘The Full Monty’ to begin April 12
April 5, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will present “The Full Monty,” a musical with a book by Terrence McNally and score by David Yazbek, beginning April 12. more »»
Four PSHS grads spend spring break on mission in Honduras
April 4, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Four Parkersburg South High School graduates spent their spring break tending to the needs of residents in Honduras, a republic in Central America. more »»
Young ‘Pirates’ needed to storm local stage
April 1, 2013 PARKERSBURG — For young people interested in experiencing live theater, a local theater program is preparing for a new year. The Theatre de Jeunesse In. more »»
Symphony features Broadway hits
March 31, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra-Parkersburg will feature a series of Broadway showstoppers during its final concert of the 2012-2013 season. more »»
Local Christians mark Good Friday
March 30, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A record number of people remembered the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as they took part in the 16th annual Stations of the Cross at six downtown churches Friday. more »»
Jackson Dog Park plans grand opening event
March 29, 2013 VIENNA — A new park allows dogs to run free in Vienna. The Mid-Ohio Valley Paws’ fourth Festival of Dogs will present the Jackson Dog Park grand opening celebration from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 5. more »»
Belpre youth group begins to bond
March 29, 2013 BELPRE — Members of the Belpre Youth Chamber spent Thursday getting to know one another and how to work together during their first leadership training day. more »»
Belpre to celebrate 224th birthday
March 29, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre Historical Society will mark the 224th anniversary of the 1789 “Belle Prairie” settlement with its Founders Day Dinner at 6 p.. more »»
Good Friday Walk at noon today
March 29, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The annual inter-faith Good Friday Stations of the Cross Walk with participating downtown churches will start at noon today at St. Francis Xavier Church, 532 Market St. more »»
PSHS teachers receive Arch Coal award
March 29, 2013 CHARLESTON — A pair of Parkersburg South High School teachers were recognized Thursday in Charleston. more »» |
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