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Parkersburg business owner completes Goldman Sachs program

PARKERSBURG — The owner of Wine Down on Market has successfully completed the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, a nationally recognized initiative designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses through practical education, strategic planning and professional networking. Pamela Creel recently completed the program which provides small business owners with access to business education, growth-focused strategies, and a network of fellow entrepreneurs. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in areas such as financial management, marketing, ...

Picture This: Students present piano recital

Piano students of Stephanie Robinson presented their spring recital on June 2 at the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. First row, from left, Kaylyn Cunningham, Mason Cunningham, Myles Thomas, Leylani Owens, Katelin Flinn, Annie Orr, Penny Orr, Emmalynn Dubs. Second row. Violet Hofmann, ...

WCVSC Executive Director Darren Shearlock announces resignation

MARIETTA - Darren Shearlock resigned from his position as the executive director of the Washington County Veterans Service Commission effective at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Shearlock announced his resignation during the regular Washington County Commissioner meeting. “Serving the ...

Taste of Parkersburg brings food, drinks and live music to Bicentennial Park Saturday

PARKERSBURG — Food, wine and beer enthusiasts will gather in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday for the annual Taste of Parkersburg at Bicentennial Park. The event, one of the area’s premier summer gatherings, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will feature samples from a variety of local restaurants, along with wine, beer and live music, according to a release from Downtown PKB. Gypsy River will perform an acoustic set during the event, followed by Track 9. The event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees downtown. “The Taste of Parkersburg is more than just a food ...

Coin show July 25

PARKERSBURG - Parkersburg Coin Club is sponsoring its 4th annual summer coin show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta — during Harmar Days. Admission is free. Dealers will be available to buy, sell or trade collectible coins. Hourly door prize will be awarded for those in attendance. For information, call 304-580-0521, 740-516-7474 or 740-434-3978.

Health officials warn of bad tick and Lyme disease season

MARIETTA – People are being warned that 2026 could be a big year for tick bites and related illnesses, according to a press release from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With Lyme Disease Awareness Month having occurred last month, the CDC is continually urging the public to ...