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Fire destroys home in Vienna

VIENNA - A Vienna home sustained heavy damage in a Monday afternoon fire. At around 1 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to 4301 9th Ave. in Vienna to a report of a structure fire. "There were active flames coming out of the kitchen and a sunroom area," said Vienna Fire Chief Steve Scholl. The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department received assistance from the Waverly Volunteer Fire Department and the Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department. Camden Clark Ambulance and the Vienna Police Department were also on the scene assisting. All of the occupants of the house were able to get out safely ...

Parkersburg Woman’s Club hosting ‘Play Music on the Porch Day’

PARKERSBURG – The GFWC Parkersburg Woman’s Club is sponsoring “Play Music on the Porch Day,” a local component of an annual international event, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the group’s clubhouse at 323 Ninth St. The theme of the worldwide event is “Play for Peace.” Multiple groups are lined up to perform, including the DeBarr Stephens Trio and Laurel Creek Band, but people are invited to bring their chairs and instruments and join in the4 music as well.

Sweet turnout for State Honey Festival

PARKERSBURG — Sunshine, honey and plenty of buzz drew crowds to City Park on Saturday for the 45th annual West Virginia State Honey Festival. Jared Bloxton, executive director of the Wood County Recreation Commission, said the break from rainy weather helped bring visitors to the ...

Former Parkersburg man completes goal to inspire others

PARKERSBURG - A former Parkersburg man this month completed a goal he hopes will show people there’s hope despite facing problems that may seem to be insurmountable, including school debt. Brian Bollinger, 52, of Oakland, Md., on Aug. 14 completed a tour of the eastern most, western most, ...

River Rats win inaugural Battle of the Bands

MARIETTA — River Rats took home the grand prize and the audience donation prize Saturday during the inaugural Battle of the Bands at Wilky’s Patio on Butler Street in Marietta. Color Collective finished a close second in the judged competition and won the online donation prize, ...