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Wood County BOE appoints new principals

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PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Kurt Echard as the new principal for Jackson Middle School and Jeanna Plumly as the new Madison Elementary principal. The board also heard an update on multiple projects from Ryan Taylor, CEO of ...

News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice nominations open Thursday

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PARKERSBURG — Before area businesses, organizations and venues can be named the 2025 Readers’ Choice, they must be nominated. That begins Thursday, as the Parkersburg News and Sentinel once again invites readers to share their go-to destinations for everything from car repair to ...

Picture This: Parkersburg City Council meets

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Parkersburg City Councilwoman Wendy Tuck, center, presents the public with updates from the Tree Committee during Tuesday night’s regular city council meeting. Look for more coverage from the meeting online and in Thursday’s print. (Photo by Amber Phipps)

Wood County Commission approves Claywood Park PSD rate increases

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PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission unanimously approved rate increases for water and sewer service for the Claywood Park Public Service District. Claywood Park Public Service District General Manager Shayne Brabham appeared before the commission Monday seeking approval for the rate ...