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100 Years: Parks

PARKERSBURG — William Harold Parks was born on Dec. 28, 1924, in Cairo, Ritchie County, West Virginia. He is turning 100 years old this year and has led a happy life, full of hard work, family, friends, church and his love for Jesus. He is a proud member at Heart of Worship Church in ...

50 Years: Low

Steven and Susan Low of Rockport recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They were married on Sept. 13, 1974, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Parkersburg. Steven is the son of William Wilson and the late Mary Wilson and Dorothy Low and the late Edward Low. Susan is the daughter ...

50 Years: Nedeff

Roger and Linda Nedeff celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 29, 1974, in Wheeling, W.Va., by the bride’s uncle, the Rev. Ray Williams. Roger is the son of the late Mose and Mary Nedeff of Parkersburg and Linda is the daughter of the late Chauncey and ...

70 Years: Deem Twins

On Saturday Nov 27, 1954, Ray Deem of Eaton’s, W.Va., had to cancel his plans to go squirrel hunting because his wife Ruth went into early labor for their fifth child. The baby wasn’t due until Jan. 8, but to everyone’s surprise two beautiful little twin girls blessed their family that ...

Add seasonal bazaars to your list of holiday shopping locations

There is no shortage of options to find every item on your holiday shopping list. Shopping malls, online retailers and mom and pop stores along Main Street can be great spots to grab holiday deals, but shoppers also can find great gifts at holiday fairs and bazaars. Bazaars are found all over ...

Gift Guide: Gift ideas that reflect community

Christmas is fast approaching and many still need gift ideas for their friends and family. There are gifts in Marietta that uniquely reflect the city that will bring a smile to the face of those who receive the gifts. Marietta is known for its rivers and more specifically its ...