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Parkersburg City Council recommends meeting changes

PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council debated and voted to recommend three changes to the rules for their meetings, including starting at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 and giving priority to speakers in the public forum who want to talk about items on the agenda. The discussion and ...

Vienna City Council discusses Manville Land Use deal, makes appointments

VIENNA — Vienna City Council discussed the Manville Land Use Covenant Agreement, appointed several positions within the city and discussed upcoming city projects Thursday evening. According to City Attorney Russ Skogstad, there is an issue with three restrictive covenants on the Manville ...

Mid-Ohio Valley school administrators plow through snow day details

PARKERSBURG — As winter weather brings the potential for school closures, local school districts are sharing their protocols for managing snow days while ensuring minimal disruption to instruction and learning. Wood County Schools Superintendent Christie Willis outlined their approach. ...

Peak Position: Morrisey sworn in as 37th governor of West Virginia

CHARLESTON — Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of the State of West Virginia, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts and other celebrations. Morrisey, other elected members of the Board of Public Works, two ...

Parkersburg City Council makes committee posts, talks homelessness

PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council met Tuesday to announce city committee appointments and receive a report on homeless outreach initiatives. The council also addressed accessibility issues regarding the deaf and hard of hearing population in the region. The committees, as appointed by ...