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Food trucks, music draw visitors to Bicentennial Park

PARKERSBURG – Food trucks, live music and family activities drew visitors to Bicentennial Park for the West Virginia Food Truck Festival, an event inspired by residents’ requests to celebrate their state. Parkersburg City Councilman Zac Huffman, the event’s organizer, said the ...

Ohio Oil & Gas Association opposes proposed moratorium

MARIETTA — The Ohio Oil & Gas Association is opposing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton’s proposed three-year moratorium on wastewater injection wells in Washington County, arguing that regulation and scientific review should guide the state’s response. “A moratorium is not a solution. Science, facts, and sound regulation, not politics and campaign rhetoric, are what will ensure both safe operations and a strong future for Ohio's oil and natural gas industry,” association President Rob Brundrett said in a statement. “The path forward is to allow Ohio's ...

Picture This: Paws & Pistons Car show raises money for Humane Society

Crusin' for Critters, the sixth annual Paws & Pistons Car Show, was held Sunday afternoon at Astorg Pre-owned as a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. Participants and attendees donated pet supplies and food in the Ford vs. Ram charity challenge to endorse the truck of their ...

Parts of the Culture Center closing for renovations

CHARLESTON - Much of the West Virginia Culture Center – home to the State Museum, archives and “Mountain Stage” – is closing ahead of its second major renovation since opening its doors more than 50 years ago. In a statement provided over the weekend, newly appointed Department of ...

Man killed in accident in Washington County

MARIETTA - One man was killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident on State Route 550 in Washington County, according to the Marietta Post of the Ohio state Highway Patrol. Andrew P. Harris, 55, of Hebron, Ohio, was driving a 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide west on Route 550 at milepost 5 in Fairfield Township where he went off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail, the patrol said. He was thrown off the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol said. The accident happened around 12:15 p.m. The crash remains under investigation, the patrol said. Responding ...

Families reel in fun at Marietta fishing event

MARIETTA — Children cast their lines into a newly restocked pond at Buckeye Park on Saturday during a free fishing event organized by local union members and their partners. The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Ohio AFL-CIO and Electrical Workers Local 972 hosted Marietta Take Kids Fishing ...