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Parkersburg Homecoming wraps up another year

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Homecoming wrapped up Sunday, leaving organizers and attendees with fond memories and a sense of accomplishment. “The whole weekend was really good,” Chuck Lipps, homecoming vice president and entertainment coordinator, said. “Obviously, the weather was ...

News and Sentinel races cross the finish line again

PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of runners and walkers lined up in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday morning for the annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon, a tradition that continues to bring together athletes, volunteers and the community. This year’s half-marathon also doubled as ...

West Virginia, Ohio governors commit National Guard troops to D.C. policing

PARKERSBURG — National Guardsmen from West Virginia and Ohio are headed to Washington, D.C. But people opposed to the move say it’s not for the reasons President Donald Trump claims. Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia and Mike DeWine of Ohio announced Saturday they have authorized ...

Waterford Community Fair celebrates nearly 60 years of celebrations

WATERFORD — The Waterford Community Fair returned this weekend with strong attendance, community spirit and a focus on family traditions that have kept the event going for more than half a century. Doug McCutcheon, vice president of the fair board, said turnout has been remarkable, with ...