PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University President Michael Benson made a stop in Parkersburg Monday with a small group from the university to surprise Parkersburg High School senior Jay Bowling with his acceptance letter. “This is great. I didn’t expect this many guests,” Bowling ...
PARKERSBURG — Monday was proclaimed high school girls basketball day at the Wood County Commission, where the achievements of the 2025-2026 season were celebrated. Special certificates were presented by the commission to team members from Williamstown High School, Parkersburg South High ...
PARKERSBURG — The 2026-27 budget for Wood County was approved Monday by the county commission, which warned of escalating regional jail fees. The $31.388 million budget for 26-27 takes effect July 1. The spending plan is up from $29.283 million from 25-26, mostly due to an increase in the ...
PARKERSBURG — An inspection and registration process for residential rental units will go into effect April 15 in Parkersburg where officials plan a grace period when the focus will be on education and compliance rather than enforcement. The Residential Rental Unit Inspection and ...
Tiny yellow flowers cover the forest floor of the Johnson T. Janes Park near Worthington Creek recently. 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 ...
PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge calendar for the week: TODAY * Geppetto Woodcarver’s Wood Quilt display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg WEDNESDAY * Diane Wigal wildlife photography exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Story Hour, ages ...