WVU Parkersburg to host 2026 Career Fair Oct. 20

October 7, 2026

PARKERSBURG – WVU Parkersburg with the Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board and Ross Innovative Employment Solution will hold its 2026 Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Multi-Purpose Room at the college. Themed "More Than a Job Fair. A Path Forward," students and job seekers can meet employers, ask questions, explore career paths and learn about opportunities available in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Employers will showcase available positions and meet job seekers. Community resource organizations are encouraged to participate, which is free. “The career fair gives ...

Reedy man continues to look for proof he has Tad Lincoln’s chest of drawers

October 8, 2026

PARKERSBURG – An antiques collector from Reedy, W.Va., remains on a quest to learn whether a chest of drawers he purchased in 2012 once belonged to a son of President Abraham Lincoln. “I still haven’t got the proof,” said Brian Ellison, who has researched the piece for 14 ...

Wood County Republicans hold fall picnic at Dils Park

October 7, 2026

VIENNA – The Wood County Republican Executive Committee held its Fall Round Up Picnic on Oct. 1 at Buzzie Dils Park in Vienna. The featured speaker was Larry Pack, treasurer of the state of West Virginia and a Republican national committeeman. Josh Holstein, chairman of the West Virginia ...

Parkersburg Utility Board continuing work on Dudley Avenue

October 7, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Utility Board will continue pavement restoration work on Dudley Avenue between 33rd Street and Emerson Avenue today. The road is expected to remain closed until 6 p.m. Local traffic will have limited access to businesses in the area, and motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Questions can be directed to 304-424-8535.

Water line installation on Pine Run Road

October 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, W.Va. – There will be minor delays on Pine Run Road, Wood County Route 9/12, the next few months due to a water line installation. The delays will be between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., from milepost 0.267 to milepost 3.487, then from the intersection of West Virginia 68, at milepost 7.760, through the end of April. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the work schedule.

Delays expected in Spencer for road work

October 7, 2026

SPENCER – There will be minor delays on Roane County Route 33/1, Old U.S. 33, and West Virginia 14 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through the end of June for a water line installation. The affected area starts at the intersection of West Virginia 14 and Chapman Avenue, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 0.208; then from milepost 0.061, to various Spencer city roads. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the work schedule.