The following are the sponsors for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life: Presenting Sponsor * WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Event Sponsors * West Virginia Central Credit Union * Parkersburg Moose Lodge 1118 * City of Parkersburg Gold Sponsors * Veterans of Foreign Wars ...
WHEELING — Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder on Tuesday announced the creation of a new task force to address the ongoing problem of homelessness in the city, taking a new approach that balances compassion with accountability. Those being appointed to the task force will represent several ...
PARKERSBURG – This year’s Relay for Life of Wood County starts at high noon. “The Great Cancer Standoff: High Noon in June” is slated for Saturday, with organizers welcoming folks into City Park a few hours earlier than in recent years – and not just to match the Western ...
PARKERSBURG - Two firemen with the Parkersburg Fire Department were taken to the hospital late Wednesday night after responding to a fire call. The firetruck had tipped onto the driver’s side while taking a turn on the road towards the reported fire. Fire Chief Jason Matthews said they received a call of a structure fire at 9:55 p.m. on 21st Ave. off of Pike Street and the firemen responded to the scene. “As engine three was responding, they made it to the top of the hill and it took a sharp turn and tipped over on the driver’s side,” he said. Matthews said crews ...
PARKERSBURG – The grand marshal of the 2026 Relay for Life of Wood County may only be 11 years old, but after beating cancer twice, she’s got a message for people of all ages. “As a survivor, I want every child and every person fighting cancer to know this: You are brave, you are ...
The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to put a constitutional amendment before voters requiring photo ID to vote. Senators introduced the resolution just two weeks ago. A companion proposal in the House is getting similar fast-track treatment. If at least 60% of Ohio House members sign off, voters will weigh the proposal this November. Speaking after the vote, Senate President Rob McColley, predicted the easy passage if it makes it to the ballot. “It’s going to be very well supported by the voters,” McColley said, “and I expect that it will pass overwhelmingly, because this is the ...
