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Along the Two-Mile Race Course: Municipal Building

Runners and walkers will pass behind the Municipal Building during the first mile. One Government Square is the location of registration and packet pick-up Aug. 15, the day before the race. This seat of city government is home to the police and fire departments, the mayor’s office, and city ...

Back to School Bash offering school supplies, resources

MARIETTA — Families across Washington County are invited to gear up for the upcoming school year at the annual free Back to School Bash hosted by the Washington County Behavioral Health Board and other local partners from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Washington County Junior Fair ...

WoofFest Pageant slated for Saturday

PARKERSBURG — The 2025 WoofFest Pageant through the West Virginia Fairs and Festivals Association will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Among the titles to be awarded are Mr. WoofFest for ages 16 and older, Queen for ages 16-21, Teen for ages 13-15, Ms. ...

Interstate 77 ramp to close during curb replacement

PARKERSBURG — The Interstate 77 southbound ramp at W.Va. 95 at Camden Avenue will be closed starting today for two weeks for a concrete curb replacement, the Division of Highways said. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.

Wood County real estate transfers

PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County between Sept 2-6, 2024: * Croesus Marathon Holdings LLC and Croesus Holdings LLC to TA Franchise Systems LLC, tract 16.644 acres I77 and tract 1.101 acres and tract 1.950 acres, memorandum of right of first ...