MARIETTA – The Veterans Walk of Honor at Armory Square on Front Street will hold its biannual brick laying at noon on Saturday, Nov. 7. Those serving in the military now and veterans who have been honorably discharged are eligible to have their names placed on a brick purchased for the Walk ...
MARIETTA – Washington State College of Ohio President Sarah Parker’s recent interactions with state leaders have reinforced the school’s efforts to strengthen the region’s workforce. On Monday, Parker was a panelist at a Heart of Opportunity Tour event in Piketon with Gov. Mike ...
PARKERSBURG – Two agencies are joining together to sponsor programs for adults in the Mid-Ohio Valley to explore education, training and career opportunities. Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley and Mid-Ohio Valley American Job Center will present It’s Your Turn, a Back-to-School Event for Adults from 1-6 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. Joseph Landing in Parkersburg. The program is designed for adults considering returning to school, earning a credential, finishing their education, training for a new career or increasing their earning potential, but may not know where to begin, Cyndi ...
A Parkersburg native who is a writer, actor and performer has released a song about a beloved pet that died. “Before I Go” by Rob Liotti is available at all major digital streaming platforms and radio providers across the country. The song can be heard on YouTube. Liotti, who now lives ...
The YMCA of Parkersburg has announced its 2027 Heart of Our Community Award recipient. Jan Dils, an attorney, will be honored at the upcoming Heart of Our Community Dinner on March 3 at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna. The award honors an ...
West Virginia Junior College Online is offering scholarships to those who qualify, including a Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to recently laid-off employees in the Mid-Ohio Valley who want to train for a new career, gain valuable skills, and transition into healthcare or professional services careers. "At WVJC, we believe that challenging moments like this can also be turning points. That’s why we’re offering the Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to help those impacted take a bold step forward, retrain for in-demand fields, and re-enter the workforce with purpose and confidence. ...
