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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20

It wasn't always this way. Canned pumpkin and pie spices were relegated to the baking aisle when Starbucks began experimenting with an autumn drink that would replicate the success of the Peppermint Mocha, which took the winter holidays by storm in 2002. Customer surveys suggested chocolate or ...

Parkersburg City Council allocates more funds for housing project

PARKERSBURG — A budget revision nearly doubling the federal funding allocated to a proposed elderly and family affordable housing development was approved Tuesday by Parkersburg City Council. A combined $250,000 was appropriated from previous years HOME Consortium budgets for the planned ...

Benefit show at Ohio Valley Opry raises more than $5.7K for foundation

MARIETTA — The Ohio Valley Opry has raised $5,750 to support the Memorial Health Foundation from the Leah Clark Memorial Concert. The concert was held in collaboration with the foundation. The show demonstrated the generosity of the community and the unwavering dedication of the talented ...