PARKERSBURG — As a pastor of a local church at one point overseen by the Anglican Church of Rwanda, the Rev. Jim Sallie has made multiple trips to the African nation. The last few days, the roles were reversed, as he welcomed Bishop Nathan Muhutu of the Anglican Church of Rwanda’s ...
PARKERSBURG – A sewer rate increase was discussed Tuesday by the Parkersburg Utility Board, which could make a recommendation on a new rate to Parkersburg City Council. The PUB took under consideration four rate proposals effective for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 2024 charge based on ...
PARKERSBURG — Topics that aren’t on the agenda are off limits for future public forums after Parkersburg City Council voted 6-3 to amend its rules Tuesday night. After a public forum in which most speakers asked members not to approve a resolution limiting public forum comments to items ...
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to place Williamstown Middle/High School Principal Jason Ward on paid suspension beginning Feb. 18 pending the outcome of an investigation. Board President Justin Raber explained the board has no knowledge as to why Ward ...
PARKERSBURG — Pay raises for employees continue to be the primary request coming from a number of officials across many county offices as the Wood County Commission continues its budgeting process. Wood County IT Systems/Network Administrator Chris Whittaker; Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales; ...
PARKERSBURG — A longtime Parkersburg High School Football coach talked about changes in the sport of football over the years, but also about the young men he taught on Sunday. Former Parkersburg High School football coach Buddy James was the featured speaker for “Once a Big Red, Always a ...