MARIETTA - When she arrives in Columbus to begin her studies at Ohio State University, Molly Graham will focus her time and energy on two passions in her life. One is working with children as a pediatric sonographer and the other will be in cheerleading competition, continuing the cheerleading ...
Severe thunderstorms from Tuesday evening resulted in property damage, fallen trees, and multiple road closures in eastern Washington County, announced by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the County Engineer’s Office on Wednesday. Road closures included County Road 14, 9, and ...
The Phoenix Twirlers continued their championship tradition this summer by capturing the NBTA Primary Small Halftime National Championship for the second consecutive year at the America's Youth on Parade National Championships in South Bend, Ind. The Parkersburg-based baton twirling program ...
MARIETTA — A man who was instrumental in making the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta what it is today, is being remembered by those involved with the theater following his passing. Robert “Hunt” Brawley, 63, one of the original people spearheading the project to restore the former ...
MARIETTA — GoPacks has named Jessica Potts the inaugural recipient of the Alicia McIntire Scholarship, according to a release from the organization. Potts is studying leadership at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. “What impressed me about Jessica during the application review process was the self-awareness that she demonstrates,” GoPacks board member Katie Wolfe said in the release. “She can envision a future for herself where she is using her skills to help others, and that is exactly the type of person we were hoping to inspire.” Wolfe said GoPacks will provide Potts with ...
PARKERSBURG — A local financial adviser is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg to host a fundraising and networking event July 30. Small Bites for Great Futures will be 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parkersburg Art Center on Market Street. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club and its programs for area children and families. David Lyle, a financial adviser with Equitable Advisors, organized the event after recently moving to the area from Pittsburgh. Lyle said he wanted to partner with a local nonprofit and create an event where residents and business leaders could ...
