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Parkersburg Moose Lodge to host blood drive Aug. 3

Community News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG - Parkersburg Moose Lodge #1118 is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at 1 Moose Lane, Parkersburg (behind Napoli’s off Dupont Road in south Parkersburg). Twenty of 45 available time slots are full, but organizers are looking to fill the remaining slots. To make an appointment call Sandy Hathaway at 304-481-1117; or 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767); or go online to redcrossblood.org. Given the recently declared blood supply crisis, organizers encourage potential donors to seek other blood drive opportunities, if the Monday event does not fit their ...

Chewing the Scenery: Junior Players sinking their teeth into 1950s-inspired 'Red Riding Hood' adaptation

Community News July 30, 2026

MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of the Mid-Ohio Valley Player’s Friday with the Junior Players production of “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood.” Three young princes, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and Loud Prince Frank have decided that ...

Percentage Points: Parkersburg City Council approves trash, fire, police discounts

Local News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council approved the final readings of ordinances authorizing a 5% discount for those who pay a full year of sanitation, fire and police fees in advance, while a resolution allocating funds for a downtown business grant program was rejected this week. The ...

Collaboration looks to celebrate patriotic gardens

Community News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG - As part of the nationwide America 250 celebration, Museums of the MOV, the garden committee of the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society and the Wood County Commission are sponsoring an area-wide effort to recognize gardens displaying a patriotic theme. Gardens, large ...

Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated Barbour County resident

Community News July 29, 2026

BARBOUR COUNTY - A measles case was confirmed in an unvaccinated Barbour County resident Tuesday, according to a release from the West Virginia Department of Health. Information provided by State Health Officer Mark McDaniel said officials are working with the Barbour County Health Department on the case to identify contact tracing. The Department of Health has not identified any evidence of widespread community exposure. Regardless, Barbour County clinicians have been notified and asked to monitor patients with symptoms that could resemble measles. According to the release, West ...

West Virginia, Ohio sales tax holidays offer savings on back-to-school purchases

Business July 29, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Shoppers in West Virginia and Ohio will have opportunities to purchase certain clothing, school supplies and instructional materials without paying sales tax during separate back-to-school tax holidays. West Virginia’s four-day holiday begins Friday, July 31, while Ohio’s three-day holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7. The price limits and eligible products differ between the two states. West Virginia West Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The holiday covers certain clothing costing $125 ...