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High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va.

PARKERSBURG – Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising, according to a trade association president. “Consumers are becoming more cautious, driving less, combining trips and sometimes purchasing smaller amounts of fuel,” said Traci L. Nelson, president of the West Virginia Oil Marketers and Grocers Association. “It reflects the pressure higher prices are putting on household budgets.” Fuel prices have soared since President Donald Trump with Israel initiated the war with Iran about six ...

Paden City Development Authority launches new website

PADEN CITY – The Paden City Development Authority recently announced the official launch of its new website, PadenCityDevelopmentAuthority.com. According to a release from the authority, the new site serves as a hub for information about the organization and the various rental spaces available for new and expanding businesses, as well as special events and sports. Founded in 1989, the Paden City Development Authority is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses and improving quality of life throughout the ...

Shale Crescent USA sells region to the world

As the rest of the country and the world looks at development of natural gas resources, representatives of Shale Crescent USA have traveled around the world explaining why businesses would want to locate along the Ohio River Valley. Shale Crescent USA is a nonprofit organization whose ...

Memorial Health System announces Marietta Physicians Care Express move

MARIETTA — Memorial Health System will soon relocate its Physicians Care Express in Marietta from 800 Pike St. to 224 Pike St. According to a release from the system, the new location has been built to better serve patients, offering improved access, visibility and convenience. The relocated facility will be positioned closer to the health system’s Wayne Street Medical Campus — which includes primary care, cardiology and pulmonary rehab, ENT services, Akron Children’s pediatrics and more — in an effort to strengthens connectivity. The expanded space also allows for enhanced ...

Registration opens for Nonprofits LEAD annual conference in Marietta

Registration is now open for Marietta College’s Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The conference, held annually for more than a decade, brings together nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, volunteers and community supporters from across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Organizers said the event focuses on professional development and collaboration among nonprofit organizations in Ohio and West Virginia. Attendees will be able to choose from three workshop sessions offered across six tracks: finance ...