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Brawley remembered for work to revive Peoples Bank Theatre

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 ...

GoPacks names first Alicia McIntire Scholarship recipient

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 ...

Small Bites for Great Futures fundraiser to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg

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 ...

Picture This: Elks hold benefit breakfasts

Volunteers from the Parkersburg Elks Lodge 198 served 20 people on July 18 and 78 people on July 3 at the Latrobe Street Mission in Parkersburg. Community service is part of the Elks' core principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. The Elks Lodge also held its monthly benefit ...

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Mardel in Vienna closing

VIENNA - One Vienna restaurant has closed and another Grand Central Avenue business is headed in that direction. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 311 Grand Central Ave. closed recently with no further information available as of Tuesday. The restaurant was boarded up and all online contact ...