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Marietta Main Street’s plants Garden Party theme for First Friday

MARIETTA - Downtown Marietta welcomes May with a Garden Party theme for May’s First Friday. The community can enjoy late shopping, dining and drink specials, live music, popup artists, special sales and more. On the Armory Lawn, Marietta Main Street will host the Marietta Rowing & ...

WVU Parkersburg held signing ceremony for incoming students

PARKERSBURG — WVU Parkersburg celebrated the next generation of skilled professionals during its annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Signing Ceremony held Friday, April 24, in the Caperton Center. The event recognized high school students who have committed to pursuing technical ...

Gas prices are on an upswing while people start considering travel costs

PARKERSBURG – As gas prices rise above $4 on Tuesday, local officials are looking at the possible effects and some are looking forward to how it might impact the upcoming summer tourism season. Gas stations in Wood County, W.Va. and Washington County, Ohio saw prices ranging from $4.19 to ...

Troop 203 helps at Fun Fest

PARKERSBURG - A local Boy Scout troop earned a Disability Awareness Merit Badge for a service project at The Amputee Center in Parkersburg. Troop 203 of the Kootaga District, Buckskin Council, chartered by The Amputee Center, provided numerous service hours on April 25 at the center’s ...