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Local students among spring WVU grads

West Virginia University graduated 4,057 students at Spring Commencement held on May 15-17. Local graduates are: Calhoun: Olivia Bauerlein, Anne Pingley, Allison Stevens Doddridge: Emily Gola, Jackson Holden, Maggie Sleeth Jackson: Clayton Baldwin, Daney Brookover, Jaclyn Bumpus, Carter Cochran, Kristen Cunningham, Addison DeViese, Carter Hall, Brianna Hudson, David Kelley, Houston Kessell, Noah Kessell, Kaleb Lawrence, Ariel Long, Philip Lyons, Vivian Matheny, Emily McPherson, Chelsey Meyer, Michael Morgan, Benjamin Morris, Alexia Mynes, Cole Neal, Christopher Neil, Ryan neil, ...

Local students on honor lists at WVU

West Virginia University has announced its Spring 2026 President’s and Dean's lists The university placed 4,107 students who received a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the Dean's List. Calhoun: Anne Pingley Doddridge: Jackson Holden, Tanner Jozwick, Peytin Lamp Gilmer: Amiah Stewart Jackson: Jillyane Butler, Linzia Crook, Christopher Easthorn, Olivia Greathouse, Ellizanna Hershey, Brody Keller, David Kelley, Houston Kessell, Vivian Matheny, William Matheny, Samantha Maxson, Benjamin Morris, Cameron Rawson, Mia Rodriguez, Garrett Southall, Marissa Triana, Sydney ...

Belpre America 250 Kickoff Celebration rescheduled to July 6

BELPRE - The Belpre America 250 Kickoff Celebration will be rescheduled from Saturday to Monday, July 6 due to inclement weather this weekend. The rescheduled event will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Howes Grove Park in Belpre. Guests can enjoy hot dogs, desserts, refreshments and chips during the picnic. The picnic is served and provided by the Belpre Area Veterans and members of Boys Scouts. There will be children’s art projects presented by Artsbridge and the oldest veteran in Washington County will be recognized. Guests can also expect a petting zoo during the event with small ...

Friends of Mountwood Park Adventure Camp registration open

VOLCANO – Registration is open for the Friends of Mountwood Park Adventure Camp 2026, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 20-24. The camp’s 20 spots are open to children who turned 9 by Dec. 31, 2025, and will not turn 14 before July 31. Camp will be held rain or shine. Cost is ...