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West Virginia’s first charter school ready to expand

Local News

MORGANTOWN — In June 2024, West Virginia Academy purchased 19.2 acres near Cheat Lake for $406,310. Now the state’s first charter school is looking to make that land the focal point of its academic and extracurricular activity. West Virginia Academy Ltd. is accepting proposals for ...

Humane Society of the Ohio Valley wrestles with overcrowding

Community News

MARIETTA — The Human Society of the Ohio Valley is seeking help from the community to address overcrowding at its shelter. As of July 22, there are 202 animals housed at the shelter on Mount Tom Road, many more than they can reasonably accommodate in their space, according to a post on their ...

1908 steam tractor returned to City Park

Community News

PARKERSBURG — A tractor displayed for decades in City Park is back in its familiar parking space. The 1908 Colean steam tractor donated to the city in 1972 by local businessman and philanthropist Spencer Creel returned to the park Tuesday after being restored and repainted by American Star ...

Around the Race Course: Mile Marker 10

Community News

Runners will pass the mile 10 marker shortly after turning right on Division Street from Camden Avenue, as they make their way to the Fifth Steet Bridge. Division Street turns into Fifth Street shortly before the bridge. Starting this slight uphill on the bridge, participants will have ...