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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ makes a killing despite bad reviews

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” has powered up the box office once again. The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Seemingly immune to widely negative reviews, ...

Parkersburg City Council to consider public meeting on sanitation issues

PARKERSBURG — A resolution on the agenda for Tuesday’s Parkersburg City Council meeting would slate a public meeting later in the week on the status of the city’s sanitation services. “I’ve had several constituents reach out to me about a lack of information and questions,” said ...

The Number Crunch: Parkersburg native rebuilds career after federal job cuts

PARKERSBURG — When federal scientist and educator Beth Tuck turned 40 this year, she expected to be settling into a long-term government career. Instead, she was couch surfing, scooping ice cream to make ends meet and trying to salvage a two-decade path in science education. “I’ve been ...

Picture This: Coplin Health Hits the Road

PARKERSBURG - Coplin Health Systems hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its Mobile Health Unit Program on Nov. 20 at the Caperton Center for Applied Technology Center in Parkersburg. Attending the celebration were Coplin leaders and staff, community partners, and funders. The event was ...

Whaling retiring from West Union Bank after 27 years

WEST UNION — West Union Bank has announced the retirement of Thomas Whaling after 27 years of service with the bank. Whaling joined the bank on Dec. 21, 1998, as its chief financial officer, but has spent most of his career as the president and CEO. He is retiring in January. A release from ...