The Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group is celebrating a 32nd anniversary. An ad in the former The Parkersburg News and Sentinel marked the beginning of the Wood County Society’s sponsorship of the support group. Gathered for this year’s celebration were, front row, from left, Patsy ...
The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today Adventure Through the Lens, Noah Strickler art exhibit, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Unearth Gems and Crystals, ages 5-13, check which library branch, all Wood County Libraries Jr. Chef Kid's Cooking Camp: Italian Eats, 9- noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Neon Wired, teens 12-19, noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Neon Wired, teens 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class: Grilled Edition, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre Belpre Music ...
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 ...
