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Wood County emergency dispatchers honored recently

PARKERSBURG – Local emergency telecommunicators were honored recently for the work they do as the first point of contact during emergencies. Last week, April 12-18 was recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Wood County. Officials honored local telecommunicators ...

Washington County Grand Jury indicts 21

MARIETTA - The Washington County Grand Jury this week announced the indictments of 21 individuals, mostly on drug-related charges. The defendants include: * Michael Jay Bond, 39, 3306 Central Ave., Parkersburg; two third-degree felony counts of having weapons while under disability, each with ...

Horton hears a cue! ‘Seussical’ takes the stage at Actors Guild

PARKERSBURG – The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will bring the colorful world of "Seussical the Musical" to the stage this weekend, opening a production that blends childhood nostalgia with themes aimed at audiences of all ages. Directed by Josh Woodard, the musical draws primarily from ...

Marietta College to celebrate planetarium upgrade

MARIETTA - Marietta College on Saturday will celebrate the reopening of the upgraded Anderson Hancock Planetarium. A Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The project ...