Matthew 1:18 — This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about : His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:19 — Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did ...

PARKERSBURG — First Lutheran Church will celebrate the season with its traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve services today. The early service is at 5:30 p.m. with special music beginning at 5:15 p.m. The late night mass is at 11 p.m., with special music beginning at 10:30 p.m. Both of these ...

The Parkersburg tree shines bright from its spot between the Parkersburg Municipal Building and the Wood County Courthouse. If you have a recent photo that showcases the spirit of the season in the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on ...

KINGWOOD — A cadet from Parkersburg in the West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy north program received the Most Improved Cadet Award at the Dec. 17 graduation of Class 65/2-2025. Elijah Wright was among 65 graduates of the program. Graduation was held at Camp Dawson ...

Nutt Receives Master’s of Science LINCOLN, Neb. — Duane David Nutt of Parkersburg received a master’s of science from the Office of Graduate Studies during commencement this month at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln He was among 1,175 graduates.