Ripley student’s design among finalists for West Virginia voting sticker
CHARLESTON — A design by a Ripley Middle School eighth-grader was one of four selected as a finalist for the inaugural “I Voted!” Sticker Contest, hosted by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. Now residents can vote for their favorite. Ellie Crislip of Ripley Middle School ...
American Union Masonic Lodge celebrates 250th anniversary
MARIETTA — The American Union Masonic Lodge celebrated its 250th anniversary on Feb. 15. The weekend celebration included an open house at the Marietta Masonic Temple, which has been at 308 Front St. since 1789, guided visits through the Campus Martius Museum focusing on the Masonic history ...
Picture This: Still Waters…
The ice reflects off the still-frozen surface of Veto Lake earlier this week. Warmer weather is quickly melting area rivers, streams and lakes. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible ...
Beyond the Valley – Communities: There and back again – a basketball player’s tale
WATERFORD — Born and raised in Waterford, D.J. Cunningham traveled across borders and seas to pursue a career in basketball before returning to the familiarity of his hometown to raise a family. Before Cunningham was the head coach for the Waterford Wildcats boys basketball team, he was ...
Beyond the Valley – Communities: Strange ‘blessed’ to represent Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Brenton Strange never forgets where it all started. Even when he’s running onto the field through the tunnel at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., the Jaguars tight end has Parkersburg close to his thoughts. “It definitely shaped me,” said Strange, who recently ...