PARKERSBURG — Edison Middle School students explored potential careers and the financial responsibilities of adulthood during a career fair paired with the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office’s Get a Life program. Principal Janet Sears said the school had participated in Get a Life ...
MARIETTA – Wicked Walkabout, the October First Friday celebration on Friday in Marietta, will be dedicated to the spooky season. The celebration will be held from 5-9 p.m. and is hosted by Marietta Main Street, sponsored by Washington State College of Ohio. Participating businesses and ...
MINERAL WELLS — From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, West Virginia 4-Hers in Wood County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, Oct. 4–10, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people ...
PARKERSBURG — Two Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg staff members and a former board member recently received statewide honors for their work with the organization, according to a news release. Darlene Murphy was named CEO of the Year by her colleagues, Vienna site unit director Crystal ...
MARIETTA – Faith and Blue, a national event of law enforcement officers and area churches joining together, will be held 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Muskingum Park on Front Street. Food, music and activities for children and adults. The event is free and open to the public. Law enforcement from both sides of the Ohio River are partnering for an afternoon that will include an honor ceremony, face painting, barrel rides, law enforcement equipment demonstrations, a police dog unit, a mounted horse unit, corn hole, inflatables for children and free food. For more about the national program, go ...
PARKERSBURG – Fall fire season starts Thursday in Ohio and West Virginia when residents are encouraged to follow the regulations, take precautions and use common sense when burning outside. Top of the list is to adhere to the times when burning is prohibited, Chief Mark Wile of the Warren ...
