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Picture This: Just Like New

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The 1908 Colean steam tractor in City Park glimmers from nearby flood lights The tractor was donated in 1972 by local businessman and philanthropist Spencer Creel to the city. It was recently restored and was returned to the park in July. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of ...

First national para lift competition set for Saturday

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PARKERSBURG — Monsters Bent Barbell is hosting the first USPC (United States Powerlifting Coalition) Para Nationals & Monsters Power meet starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Located at 3011 Seventh St., Monsters Bent Barbell will have weigh-ins at 9-10:30 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Friday with no ...

Kairos prison program seeking volunteers

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ST. MARYS — A local chapter of an international prison ministry is looking for men to volunteer for its faith-based program at the St. Marys Correctional Center. Training begins on Thursday for the Kairos Prison Ministry’s Fall Program at the correctional center that will be held Oct. ...

Spotlight survey of deer under way

Local News

CHARLESTON - Spotlight surveys to monitor white-tailed deer populations will be conducted in August and September by biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the division announced Monday. The nighttime surveys are part of the agency’s deer management plan and help ...

State Fair of West Virginia celebrates 100-year milestone

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FAIRLEA — The 100th State Fair of West Virginia, held from Aug. 7-16, concluded with record-breaking attendance and a diverse lineup of entertainment, marking a century of tradition and community celebration. This milestone event attracted over 200,000 visitors, surpassing previous ...

Wood Magistrate

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PARKERSBURG — The following cases were handled in Wood County Magistrate Court on June 9: * Loren Russell Cullum, 940 Pleasant Home Road, Belleville, was arraigned on a charge of failure to yield and released on a $500 personal recognizance bond. * Martin Gale Collins II, 1312 21st St., ...