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Piggly Wiggly no more: Local grocery stores get new names

PARKERSBURG – The familiar Piggly Wiggly name has disappeared from multiple local grocery stores. Banners showing the new names of the stores are being placed at three establishments in Parkersburg, one in Vienna and one in The Plains ahead of long-term signage, said Jeremy Fellure, district ...

Mid-Ohio Valley water systems getting share of $65M DuPont settlement

MARIETTA - Local water systems will receive millions of dollars from a $65 million settlement with DuPont over the release of "forever chemicals" into the Ohio River. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state Environmental Protection Agency Director John Logue announced the $65 million funding ...

Ohio Valley Opry celebrates anniversary with special shows

BELPRE — The Ohio Valley Opry will celebrate one year in its new Belpre home with a special slate of entertainment on Saturday featuring two performances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Scheduled performers include The Clarks, Mike Morrison, Beth Bigham and Matt Coleman, along with special guest ...

Runner with Parkinson’s 100-marathon trek takes him through Ohio Valley

WHEELING – Larry Grogin refuses to allow Parkinson’s disease to have the last word in his life. That’s why he has taken on a cross-country trek – much of it on foot – to not only raise awareness for neurological diseases and funds to fight them, but hope for those who live with such ...

High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va.

PARKERSBURG – Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising, according to a trade association president. “Consumers are becoming more cautious, driving less, combining trips and sometimes purchasing smaller ...