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Train derailment closes section of Parkersburg street

Community News

PARKERSBURG — Green Street in Parkersburg is closed through Friday between Fifth and Sixth streets, for a train derailment, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the work schedule.

‘Outwork, Outperform’: New WVU president stops in Wood County

Business

PARKERSBURG — The new President of West Virginia University is spending the week traveling to historic and cultural sites all around the state, including in Parkersburg at the Blennerhassett Hotel. President Michael Benson and his team, along with WVU donors, students and alumni, were ...

Wood County BOE makes appointments, tours Caperton Center

Local News

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education chose Jeff Kisner as the new director of secondary education and Valissa Porter as director of special education during a special meeting Tuesday night. Kisner was principal of Jackson Middle School and Porter was principal of Martin ...