PARKERSBURG – The grand marshal of the 2026 Relay for Life of Wood County may only be 11 years old, but after beating cancer twice, she’s got a message for people of all ages. “As a survivor, I want every child and every person fighting cancer to know this: You are brave, you are ...
The following is the schedule of events for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life - The Great Cancer Standoff: High Noon in June from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the City Park in Parkersburg: * Noon - Opening Ceremonies * 12:30 p.m. - Survivor Lap (Second Lap - Caregivers/Family, Third Lap ...
The following are the 26 teams for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life: * Forever Young * In Memory of In Honor of * Dare To Dream * St. John UM Church Families Fighting in Faith * Forever Young Mini’s * Seekers for a Cure * Coldwell Banker Select Properties - Closing For a Cure * ...
The following are the sponsors for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life: Presenting Sponsor * WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Event Sponsors * West Virginia Central Credit Union * Parkersburg Moose Lodge 1118 * City of Parkersburg Gold Sponsors * Veterans of Foreign Wars ...
MARIETTA - The annual Par Mar Scholarship Awards Dinner was held Wednesday night at the Tower Event and Conference Center with a total of nearly $300,000 awarded to 167 student recipients in 2026. The top eight scholarship award recipients were present at the dinner. One recipient, Austin ...
PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates announced grants to support nonprofit organizations and charitable projects across the region through its spring 2026 grant cycle. According to a press release from the foundation, these competitive grants reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and improving quality of life throughout its 11-county service area. The grants are made possible by resources available through the foundation’s field of interest endowment funds and in partnership with individuals, ...
