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Wood County Commissioners declare American Red Cross Month

Community News

PARKERSBURG — March was declared American Red Cross Month in Wood County by the County Commission Monday. Sharon Kesselring, the executive director of the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley, appeared before the commission for the proclamation and to inform the commission about what ...

United marks 187th anniversary, St. Patrick’s Day with shamrocks

Business

PARKERSBURG — United Bank continued its longstanding anniversary tradition Tuesday by giving shamrocks to its customers. “Throughout the bank’s 187-year history, United has grown and evolved while remaining grounded in our commitment to excellence in service,” said Richard M. Adams ...

33rd River City Blues Festival set for this weekend

Community News

MARIETTA — The 33rd River City Blues Festival is set for Friday and Saturday at the Lafayette Hotel Ballroom in Marietta. The event is put on by the Blues, Jazz, & Folk Music Society, whose board President Jay Phillips said five of the seven upcoming performances have never been on the ...

Smoot Spring Sing set for Saturday

Community News

PARKERSBURG — The 12th annual Smoot Spring Sing will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Smoot Theatre on Fifth Street in downtown Parkersburg. The show is sponsored by the Smoot Theatre Children’s Chorus and is for young area singers who’ve received invitations from their music teacher or ...