Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Still waiting for water

Thu, 8 May 2008 23:55:49 EDT

DEERWALK - For more than a decade, residents in the Riser Ridge and Laurel Fork area have been waiting for word on when they will have a clean and reliable water supply.

During a meeting Thursday at Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Department, they learned it will take a while longer.

Clinton to stop in Ripley

Thu, 8 May 2008 23:56:50 EDT

RIPLEY - Former President Bill Clinton will stop in Ripley tonight to campaign for his wife and presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.

The "Solutions for America" event, featuring Bill Clinton, will take place at 7:30 p.m. today at the Ripley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station at 337 West Main St., said Jessica Santillo, West Virginia communications director for the Clinton campaign.

Local second-grader serves as mayor for day

Thu, 8 May 2008 23:59:39 EDT

WILLIAMSTOWN - Much like her grandfather who was the youngest serving mayor in the city of Cairo, 8-year-old Ivy Linger now bears the distinction of being one of the youngest mayors in the city of Williamstown, at least for one day.

Airport mulls bid by Colgan

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:17:02 EDT

WILLIAMSTOWN - The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Authority Wednesday discussed the new bid by carrier Colgan Air to continue the Essential Air Service.

The two-year bid was given to airport manager Terry Moore Monday and was the only bid placed in this latest effort for EAS, Moore said.

Students weigh in on Parkersburg activities

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:17:44 EDT

PARKERSBURG - An ice skating rink and a skateboard park were the top two choices of area youth when asked what activities should be supported by the city of Parkersburg.