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Jesterville Road bridge closed

Local News

PARKERSBURG – A bridge on Jesterville Road (Wood County 4/4) about two-and-a-half miles from West Virginia 68 is closed indefinitely due to structural damage. An announcement from the West Virginia Division of Highways District 3 said the bridge will be closed until repairs can be made. ...

Piggly Wiggly no more: Local grocery stores get new names

Business

PARKERSBURG – The familiar Piggly Wiggly name has disappeared from multiple local grocery stores. Banners showing the new names of the stores are being placed at three establishments in Parkersburg, one in Vienna and one in The Plains ahead of long-term signage, said Jeremy Fellure, district ...

High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va.

Business

PARKERSBURG – Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising, according to a trade association president. “Consumers are becoming more cautious, driving less, combining trips and sometimes purchasing smaller ...