CHARLESTON — Driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing since, student enrollment at West Virginia’s public schools saw some of the largest drops in the nation. According to a June report by the Reason Foundation, a libertarian public policy research non-profit, West Virginia ...
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Police Department held its ninth annual National Night Out on Tuesday with an evening focused on building community and having fun. Hosted at City Park, the event included games from 3 to 5 p.m. with the splash pad open from 5 to 8 p.m. Entry to the swimming ...
PARKERSBURG — The Taco Bell Foundation is financially supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg for its career and workforce readiness programming. The funds are from customers who round up their purchases at local Taco Bell stores, keeping those dollars in the Mid-Ohio ...
PARKERSBURG – An event celebrating a 13-year-old who has inspired law enforcement agencies across the country with his dream of becoming a police officer will be held Sept. 12 in Parkersburg. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel was diagnosed in 2018 with brain and spinal cancer and given just five ...
The evening sky glows with color above the Ohio River at Point Park recently in Parkersburg. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...
Runners and walkers will pass behind the Municipal Building during the first mile. One Government Square is the location of registration and packet pick-up Aug. 15, the day before the race. This seat of city government is home to the police and fire departments, the mayor’s office, and city ...