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90 Years: Allen

Darrell and Jessie Allen have celebrated two occasions. Darrell was 90-years old and they were married 65 years all in April. Darrell is the son of the late Okey and Octie Allen. He is retired with 40 years at A.B. Chance. Jessie is retired from Camp Packing Co. and is the daughter of the late ...

65 Years: Allen

Darrell and Jessie Allen have celebrated two occasions. Darrell was 90-years old and they were married 65 years all in April. Darrell is the son of the late Okey and Octie Allen. He is retired with 40 years at A.B. Chance. Jessie is retired from Camp Packing Co. and is the daughter of the late ...

65 Years: Lockhart

Russell Lee and Helen May Thompson Lockhart will celebrate their 65th anniversary on May 6. They were married on May 6, 1960, in Parkersburg by the late Rev. John W. Lockhart. He is the son of the late Noel and Ida Brotten Lockhart and retired from GE. She is the daughter of the late Homer ...

50 Years: Frees

Evan and Margaret Frees will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday. They were married in Sissonville, WV in 1975 and moved to Wood County in 1977. They built a home in Mineral Wells in 1980, where they raised their daughters, Melissa and Lori. Their grandsons, Chaz and Tyson Elam, live ...

Seven activities to commemorate the spring equinox

The beginning of spring is cause for celebration. In many areas of the world, the start of spring marks the end of cold temperatures and hours spent indoors, a shift in conditions that is welcomed by millions each year. Spring is a time of rebirth when flowers and trees bloom anew and animals bear new young. Spring is an exciting and busy time, and one that people can commemorate in many unique ways. Here are seven ideas to usher in spring this March. 1. Fill a home or business with flowers. Collect some early tulip or daffodil blooms and place them around the house. Offer bouquets ...

Small renovations that make a big impact

Homeowners may think they have to tear down walls or build room extensions to transform their homes with renovation projects. But small projects can yield impressive results, and that’s something homeowners working with limited budgets can keep in mind. There’s no shortage of small projects that can change the look and feel of a home. Many of these undertakings can be achieved with a modest investment. ∫ Front door replacement: A new front door instantly improves curb appeal and can make a home more secure and energy-efficient. Painting the existing front door is an even ...