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First ‘Cornerstone’ named
April 30, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The executive director of the Parkersburg Art Center Monday was named the Cornerstone of Our Community by Our Community’s Foundation, the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and... more »»
DAR donates books to school libraries
April 30, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is donating books to libraries in Wood County Schools. more »»
Law, fire officials plan swab-a-thon session
April 29, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Local police officers and firefighters are looking for the public to help the spouse of a local law enforcement office. more »»
Silent campout to teach American Sign Language
April 29, 2013 MARIETTA — The fun of camping will be combined with learning how to communicate without speaking during Washington State Community College’s first-ever “silent campout” from noon-10 p.. more »»
Lynn Street community garden readies for second season
April 28, 2013 PARKERSBURG — For the second year, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has collaborated with the Courage to Change Community Recovery Center Inc. more »»
Bracelets will benefit stadium
April 28, 2013 VIENNA — A group of crafters wants to raise money for the Parkersburg High School stadium project. more »»
Local residents delight in clowning around
April 28, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Clowns gladden hearts, raise spirits and bring laughter. more »»
Longtime foster parents retire
April 28, 2013 BELPRE — Bonny and Malcolm Barber became licensed as foster parents in 1987 only to help them care for a friend of their daughter’s who needed a place to stay. more »»
17-year-old defies expectations after diagnosis
April 28, 2013 BELPRE — Natashia Barber recently celebrated her 17th birthday with a group of lifelong friends. more »»
Ritchie County to hold festivals
April 28, 2013 CAIRO — A pair of festivals for people interested in old engines and old marbles will be held on the same day — May 4 — in Ritchie County, only a few miles apart. more »»
Wells Inn to present mystery
April 28, 2013 SISTERSVILLE — A coach with an anger disorder, an ex-jock, a cheerleader and a couple of love-struck nerds create comedy, musical parodies and a silly murder as the Wells Inn presents Mystery... more »»
Staats entertains at WVU-P concert
April 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Local musician Johnny Staats brought together a mixture of new and traditional bluegrass and gospel music Friday night at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. more »»
Belpre plants Arbor Day Tree at school
April 27, 2013 BELPRE — Belpre city and school officials got help from sixth-grade students in planting this year’s annual National Arbor Day Tree Friday morning. more »»
DAR gives $10K to Henderson Hall
April 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Henderson Hall in Boaz has received $10,000 from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. more »»
Home Depot employees help Habitat for Humanity
April 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A group of employees from Home Depot was on hand at the latest Habitat For Humanity build in Parkersburg Thursday and Friday. more »»
Garage sale slated at First United Methodist
April 27, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — The First United Methodist Church of Williamstown will hold a major fundraiser for its Haiti mission this weekend, a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at the church. more »»
National Day of Prayer to be observed locally
April 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Communities around the Mid-Ohio Valley and nation will celebrate the National Day of Prayer Thursday. more »»
Kids spend day with parents at DuPont
April 26, 2013 WASHINGTON, W.Va. — About 250 children on Thursday participated in the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at DuPont. The program is among the largest in the region. more »»
Women’s Care Center fundraiser reaches $100K
April 26, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Women’s Care Center raised $105,668 at its annual fundraising banquets on April 18-19 at Grand Pointe Conference Center and The Lafayette Hotel, respectively. more »»
Belk readies annual spring charity sale
April 26, 2013 VIENNA — Belk at the Grand Central Mall will hold is annual spring charity sale from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday to benefit local nonprofit organizations. more »» |
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