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Parkersburg looking over court ruling regarding recycling collection

PARKERSBURG – City of Parkersburg officials are reviewing a court ruling that could impact how recyclable materials are picked up. Wood County Circuit Court Judge J.D. Beane issued a declaratory judgment on Thursday that the city's new method of picking up recyclables does not follow established state law and the city remains obligated to establish and implement a curbside-collection program for recyclable materials that satisfies the minimum requirements of the statute. Parkersburg resident and attorney Walt Auvil said, in motions in his original suit, the city violated state code ...

Wilson’s CD travels on Walker Road

PARKERSBURG – The rural community of Walker in Wood County is close to Buddy Wilson’s heart. The Parkersburg-based singer-songwriter grew up in Walker and plays music there. His newly released CD of 10 songs is appropriately titled “Walker Road.” The CD’s namesake meanders through ...

Wood County Schools hosts active shooter training with police, EMS

PARKERSBURG — Police officers, emergency medical personnel and school officials participated in active shooter response exercises throughout Wood County Schools this week, practicing how multiple agencies would work together during a mass casualty incident. The training involved Wood ...

WVU Medicine Camden Clark offering Health & Wellness Day

PARKERSBURG – WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center will hold its annual Health & Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Central Mall. The free community event will bring together more than 50 health and wellness exhibitors while providing opportunities to learn about local healthcare services and participate in wellness activities. Featured activities will include free health screenings, door prizes, a Temple Challenge group exercise opportunity and children’s activities including a Teddy Bear Clinic and Fit Fest Dance Parties with special character guests. The ...

CEOS show off skills at the Summer Showcase

MINERAL WELLS – Adults also got in on the fun of showing various projects at the recent Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase. CEOS (Community Educational Outreach Service) members and open adult competitions provided many throughout the community with an opportunity to display their ...