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 strong, ...
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 ...