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Delays expected in Spencer for road work

SPENCER – There will be minor delays on Roane County Route 33/1, Old U.S. 33, and West Virginia 14 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through the end of June for a water line installation. The affected area starts at the intersection of West Virginia 14 and Chapman Avenue, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 0.208; then from milepost 0.061, to various Spencer city roads. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the work schedule.

Picture This: Attention Span

WILLIAMSTOWN – The Williamstown-Marietta Bridge is being inspected this week, resulting in a single-lane closure between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Friday, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. Minor delays are expected, and motorists are asked to reduce their speed, follow the ...

Artsbridge Calendar of Events

Today: Yvonne Reusser Watercolor Display, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg, Teaching American History Seminar: Westward Expansion to Civil War, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum Teaching American History Seminar: Westward Expansion to Civil War, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Campus Martius Museum, Marietta Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Draw What You See with Virginia Killian, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Open Mic Night, 7-9:00 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Yvonne ...

Recycling grants issued to Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane

CHARLESTON – Three agencies in the region have been awarded recycling grants from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The state will award $70,480 to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program to be used for contractor services and legal ads supporting free recycling collections. Devices include electronics such as computers, tablets and televisions. The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will receive $10,000, the Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority will receive $9,580 and Roane County will receive $2,650. Other awards ...

WVU Parkersburg announces honor rolls

PARKERSBURG – WVU Parkersburg has announced its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the Summer 2026 semester. Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include: JACKSON COUNTY — Ravenswood: Olivia Profitt. Ripley: Abriella O'Dell. RITCHIE COUNTY — Harrisville: Tristen Ginanni. ROANE COUNTY — Spencer: Jessica Fischer. WETZEL COUNTY — New Martinsville: Alison Alexander, Tanley McEldowney. WIRT COUNTY — Elizabeth: Kennedy Harris. WOOD COUNTY — Belleville: Cassidy Patterson. ...

Waverly Activity Center to host indoor Trick-or-Treat

WAVERLY – An indoor trick-or-treat for children and their families will be held Oct. 23 at the Waverly Activity Center, 422 Virginia St., Waverly. The evening will begin with a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat from 6-7 p.m. The quieter hour is offered for children who may become overwhelmed by larger crowds, louder environments or too much activity, giving them an opportunity to enjoy Halloween at a more comfortable pace. The event will be open to everyone from 7-8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the Waverly Activity Center at 681-445-3086.