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Two-vehicle crash results in lane closure, power outage on Emerson Avenue

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PARKERSBURG - A two-vehicle crash involving an Amazon delivery truck and a tow truck took place shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday on Emerson Avenue north of Interstate 77 heading toward Waverly. At 10:55 a.m., the Wood County 911 Center received over 10 calls reporting power lines down, which was the result of a vehicle striking a utility pole. A 911 center supervisor said the Amazon vehicle ended up on its side with power lines coming down and trapping the wrecker, which was owned by Westfall Wrecker Service. The supervisor reported there were multiple fire and police emergency ...

Picture This: Memorial Day in the Mid-Ohio Valley

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PARKERSBURG - Despite the on-and-off rain during Memorial Day, communities across the Mid-Ohio valley gathered to recognize the day and what it means for so many individuals and their families. There were events in Lowell, Beverly-Waterford, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg, and more!

Parkersburg Art Center announces summer programs

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PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Art Center will offer summer classes and workshops for adults and teens in painting, printmaking, pottery, drawing and mixed media in the studio and outdoors. Early registration is recommended as some classes, which are beginner-friendly, begin the week of June ...

Picture This: Ohio River Sternwheel 5K Run and Walk

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MARIETTA - Nearly 400 people registered for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk, held Saturday in downtown Marietta and Harmar as a fundraiser for the annual festival in September. Joe Taranto of Caldwell had the fastest overall time at 18 minutes. He said the race fit into his ...