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Wood County Commission discusses bids for building demolition

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission opened three bids Thursday for the demolition of the former Wood County Sheriff’s building at the corner of Second and Avery streets. The commission opened the bids for the job of the demolition of the building located at 328 ½ Second St. in ...

Cafaro Company acquires Grand Central Mall in $54 million sale

VIENNA — The Grand Central Mall changed ownership this month, as Niles, Ohio-based Cafaro Company finalized its acquisition of the longtime Vienna shopping center from Washington Prime Group. Joe Bell, director of corporate communications for Cafaro, confirmed the sale in a phone interview ...

Matt Herridge discusses future economic development in West Virginia

VIENNA — West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge spoke at the Wood County Development Authority and Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation joint annual meeting on Wednesday. The dining hall in the Parkersburg Country Club was packed with guests from various ...

Federal officials announce additional funding for Essential Air Service

WILLIAMSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday evening that money has been secured to continue funding the Essential Air Service program through at least early November if the federal government shutdown continues. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced ...

Marietta McDonald’s closes over lease issue

MARIETTA — The McDonald’s Restaurant at 25317 Gilman Ave. closed its doors Tuesday as the lease at the location expired, according to a news release. All crew members from the Gilman Avenue site have agreed to take positions at the other McDonald’s restaurants in Marietta on Glendale ...