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Picture This: Masquerade Ball

Hundreds of people attended the 21st Annual Memorial Health Foundation Masquerade Ball which helps fund a myriad of things for patients through the foundation. For more information read the full article in the Monday edition of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel or online at newsandsentinel.com.

Sistersville Ferry Boat suffers sinking accident

On Thursday, April 9, the historic Sistersville Ferry suffered a significant accident, resulting in the sinking of the ferry’s tug while the car barge remained afloat. No injuries were reported during the incident. According to Sistersville Mayor Bill Rice, the trouble began days prior when ...

Parkersburg marks Arbor Day with planting

PARKERSBURG – The ceremonial planting of a yellow poplar tree Friday in City Park served to observe Arbor Day and cap off a week of additions to Parkersburg’s urban forest. The city received a $13,554 grant from the West Virginia Division of Forestry and matched it with $13,554 from the ...

Students learn about AI at AI Hackathon

WARREN – Students from three area high schools came together at Warren High School Friday to talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and the place it might have in their lives. Teach For America Ohio, Future Plans and Warren High School hosted a hands-on AI Hackathon with around 50 students ...

WVU Parkersburg students showcase skills at Reverse Career Fair

PARKERSBURG — Students at WVU Parkersburg showcased their skills and experience during the college’s Reverse Career Fair held this past Thursday at an event designed to put students at the center of the hiring conversation. The Reverse Career Fair brought together students and employers ...

Memorial Health System announces Marietta Physicians Care Express move

MARIETTA — Memorial Health System will soon relocate its Physicians Care Express in Marietta from 800 Pike St. to 224 Pike St. According to a release from the system, the new location has been built to better serve patients, offering improved access, visibility and convenience. The ...