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Parkersburg High School Foundation Awards Teacher Grants for 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg High School Foundation announced the recipients of the 2026 Teacher Grants with over $26,000 awarded to 16 teachers across various departments at Parkersburg High School this year. A release from the foundation said the grants support teachers in enhancing classroom instruction and providing innovative learning opportunities for their students. It said all PHS teachers are encouraged to apply for these annual funds. “We had an overwhelming amount of applicants this year,” said Sue Steinbeck, Teacher Grant Committee Member for Parkersburg High School ...

Camden Clark planning to build new East Tower

PARKERSBURG – The Camden Clark Medical Center will be expanding into a new patient tower by the end of the decade that will specialize in care for women and children. WVU Medicine officials announced this week a $135 million investment that will create the new East Tower, a five-floor ...

World Amateur Radio Day Saturday at Fort Boreman Park

PARKERSBURG – Members of three regional amateur radio clubs will join ham radio operators worldwide for World Amateur Radio Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg. Every April 18, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur ...

Picture This: Juliana Street Bridge Efforts to Get Under Way

Crews work on removing the barrier from the middle of the Juliana Street Bridge Thursday in preparation of the shutdown of the off ramp leading into Parkersburg. The on ramp leading from Ann Street onto the bridge will become two-way during the first phase of the project that will replace the ...

Picture This: Wood County Board of Education recognizes students – Part 1

Marietta College to host Community Days events

MARIETTA - Marietta College will host its annual Community Days this month, a series of events centered around Pioneer baseball and softball that bring together students, alumni and local residents. Organized by students in the college’s Sport Management Program, the tradition features fan-focused activities, team appearances and free events designed to engage the Mid-Ohio Valley community. Events began with Ballpark on the Mall, Thursday, followed by Pizza and Pios from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at The Original Pizza Place. Softball Community Day is scheduled for April 18 at Jeanne ...