SPENCER - The mayor of Spencer has received the James C. Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award from the West Virginia Municipal League. Mayor Terry Williams, in office nearly 50 years, said he was humbled. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Williams said. The James C. Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award ...
PARKERSBURG - A student from Parkersburg has received an award for his volunteer efforts to overcome homelessness, addiction and for support of neurodiverse learning. Moon King, the performing name of Jack Comeau, received the 2026 Governor’s Service Award for Transforming Lives Through ...
Artsbridge calendar of events: Today Leftover Crafts, ages 13-103, 11-noon, Marietta Public Library "Moana," free family movie/sensory friendly, 5:30 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta Paint Party, teen, adult and senior, 6-8 p.m., Washington County Library, New Matamoras Branch Music in Muskingum Park hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, 7 p.m., Muskingum Park, Front Street, Marietta Belpre Music by the River Concert Series, "Elvis" by Hank Poole Hoselton, 7:30 p.m., Civitan Park Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch ...
VIENNA - The Wood County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the Vienna Community Building, 1301 34th St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will be an opportunity for voters to meet Wood County Democratic candidates and learn about their platforms, party Chairman Jeff Fox said. “We always want to hear thoughts from area residents about local issues, and this event will allow folks to speak with the Democratic nominees and enjoy a delicious meal!" Fox said. On the menus is spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, roll, assorted ...
PARKERSBURG - A benefit for medical bills for Tricia Willie of Parkersburg will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Belpre Heights Church, 720 Clement Ave. Available will be spaghetti dinners, bake sale, auctions and silent auction.
Two child advocacy groups in the region were among the 22 receiving grants from the state of West Virginia. North Star Child Advocacy Center in Parkersburg received $134,031 to provide a safe, neutral setting where law enforcement and child protective service workers can observe forensic interviews of children who are alleged victims of abuse in Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Pleasants and Calhoun counties. The Wetzel County Commission will receive $86,270 to reduce the trauma of child abuse, protect children from maltreatment, support investigations and improve the community's ability to ...
