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History is alive on Blennerhassett Island
May 12, 2008
PARKERSBURG — The 1840s came alive during the 19th annual Rendezvous on the River on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. » Full Story
Bluegrass Festival a big success
May 12, 2008
CAIRO, W.Va. — Despite the chilly and wet weather, the final day of the 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park ended on a high note. » Full Story
Annual marble show offers kids chance to try old-fashioned game
May 12, 2008
VIENNA — The sixth annual Marble Show for the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club allowed children to learn to play marbles. » Full Story
Family learns life lessons through illnesses
May 11, 2008
PARKERSBURG — For Mary Anderson, there is nothing more important than family. » Full Story
Newell ads ask for support of positive candidates
May 11, 2008
PARKERSBURG —Mayor Bob Newell is running newspaper and radio spots advising voters to elect Parkersburg City Council members or candidates that support the city’s “economic blueprint. » Full Story
School officials: Hoover case likely won’t change policies
May 11, 2008
PARKERSBURG — The recent firing of a Wirt County school administrator for bringing rifles onto school grounds is unlikely to cause any policy changes at neighboring school districts. » Full Story
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide
May 11, 2008
VIENNA — The Vienna Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving an elderly Vienna couple found dead in their home Saturday morning. » Full Story
Elderly woman killed in fire
May 10, 2008
BARLOW — A 76-year-old woman was found dead after a fire at her home was extinguished Friday by three volunteer fire departments. » Full Story
Bill Clinton stumps for wife in Ripley
May 10, 2008
RIPLEY — Approximately 500 people attended the “Solutions for America” event in Ripley Friday night as former President Bill Clinton tried to provide the “ammunition” to win voters for his wife, Hilla » Full Story
W.Va. 14 road slip work near completion
May 10, 2008
PETTYVILLE — After being closed for almost two years after a major landslide, the section of West Virginia 14 between Mineral Wells and Pettyville is expected to be open next week. » Full Story