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Amputee Center announces second annual Chili Cook-Off, 'Not Medically Necessary' premiere

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PARKERSBURG – The Amputee Center will hold its second annual Chili Cook-Off and screen the movie “Not Medically Necessary” today at its facility at 2311 Ohio Ave., Suite B, Parkersburg. The event will bring together community members for an afternoon of food, friendly competition, film and connection, according to a release from the nonprofit organization that works to support individuals living with limb loss. Chili drop off will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by eating, tasting and voting at noon. Participants will have the opportunity to sample a variety of chili ...

Flannel Fest: Marietta Main Street to host November First Friday

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MARIETTA — The nights are getting chilly, but downtown Marietta businesses are warming up for First Friday from 5-9 p.m. this Friday. The November theme is “Flannel Fest,” and the community is invited to don their cozy flannel and come downtown for late shopping, dining specials, pop-up ...

Blue Splash: W.Va. Democratic candidates add to statehouse numbers

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CHARLESTON – A blue wave swept across the nation Tuesday day, flipping both chambers of Congress to Democratic control. The State Capitol Building was splashed by the water from that wave, with Democratic statehouse candidates in deep-red West Virginia making gains. According to an ...

Washington County library, 911, behavioral health levies pass

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MARIETTA — Washington County voters approved library, 911 services and behavioral health levies Tuesday, supporting continued library operations and funding for school counseling, mental health treatment and recovery services, as well as support for the 911 dispatch. Washington County Public Library Director Justin Mayo said the 0.5-mill library levy’s passage will allow branches to maintain their schedules and give the system the funding needed to address delayed projects and maintenance. “Basically, what’s going to happen is we can continue to operate the way we’re ...

Moore Capito in Parkersburg to talk about fighting fraud

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PARKERSBURG – U.S. Attorney Moore Capito was in Parkersburg Wednesday to talk with local law-enforcement about combating fraud that affects many vulnerable populations throughout the state. Capito, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, was at the Wood County ...