PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as donations remain below hospital demand and supplies of some blood products fall to critically low levels. The supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day ...
MARIETTA – Parkersburg residents Jennifer McIntyre and Joby Sims were driving through Harmar Village Sunday when an obstacle presented an opportunity. After playing miniature golf in Boaz with Sims’ daughter Jocie, the trio ventured into Marietta’s west side and found a portion of ...
PARKERSBURG — A professor and internationally recognized autism advocate encouraged parents and educators Saturday to recognize the ways people think and to provide autistic students with practical opportunities to develop their individual strengths. Temple Grandin was the featured ...
PARKERSBURG – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has rebranded its radio station once known as The Beet as Tower 61. WPKM 96.3 FM was the first community college radio station in West Virginia. The college opened in 1961 as Parkersburg Community College. “Tower” is a reference to the bell tower on campus, and “61” honors the year when everything began. “I hope the first thing people think of is WVU Parkersburg,” said Cody Davis, program coordinator for the college's integrated marketing communications program, which houses the station. “I want Tower 61 Radio to be ...
PORTLAND, Ohio – The anniversary of the largest and most significant Civil War battle in Ohio was observed July 18 at the annual Battle of Buffington Island Memorial Service and Marietta Militia Historical Marker Dedication at the Buffington Island State Memorial in Portland. More than ...
CHARLESTON - Four C-130 J-30 Super Hercules military transport aircraft, part of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 130th Airlift Wing, took part in a joint exercise Thursday afternoon with the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing for a flyover of the Summit Bechtel Family ...
