PARKERSBURG — A professor at Marietta College has written about the journey of a Vietnamese family in a new book co-authored with a friend who participated in the harrowing escape from Saigon nearly 50 years ago.
“Uncommon Cargo: Sacrifice. Survival. Hope” is the story of Eva Nguyen ...
WILLIAMSTOWN — Waterline repairs in Williamstown early next week will be affecting water service to the whole city, officials said.
The City of Williamstown Water Department will be making repairs to a fire hydrant along the main waterline on Highland Avenue, beginning Sunday, Feb. 18, and ...
Father Charles Wilson, interim rector at Trinty Episcopal Church distributes ashes to Jeanne Greathouse of Parkersburg Wednesday afternoon. The church had a drive-up area in their Juliana Street parking lot for Ash Wednesday. (Photo by Art Smith)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S. House will not feel "rushed" to pass the $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to fight ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover and yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun ...
JERUSALEM (AP) — International efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas suffered a setback on Wednesday as Israel reportedly recalled its negotiating team and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of hobbling the high-stakes negotiations by sticking to "delusional" ...