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Almost Heaven swings added in St. Marys, around the Mid-Ohio Valley

ST. MARYS — An Almost Heaven swing was dedicated Friday in Pleasants County, one of four recently added around the Mid-Ohio Valley. Since 2022, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has installed oversized wooden swings in nearly 50 locations around the state in an effort to provide ...

Parkersburg City Council advances cable franchise fee, agreements

PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing a cable franchise fee Tuesday and the final readings of two franchise agreements. Also during Tuesday’s regular meeting, members unanimously approved a resolution demanding the West Virginia ...

Wood County Technical Center recognized

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Technical Center was recently named one of the top five career technical education (CTE) centers in the state by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). The Tech Center received the highest accountability scores across all indicators that included ...

Wood County DAV chapter suspended over vehicle dispute

DAVISVILLE — A dispute over a van provided to a local Disabled American Veterans chapter has led to the group’s suspension by the state organization, a move local members say is unwarranted. A letter from State Commander Gary Ice, dated Sept. 24, states DAV Chapter 32 is being placed on a ...

Cafaro Company acquires Grand Central Mall in $54 million sale

VIENNA — The Grand Central Mall changed ownership this month, as Niles, Ohio-based Cafaro Company finalized its acquisition of the longtime Vienna shopping center from Washington Prime Group. Joe Bell, director of corporate communications for Cafaro, confirmed the sale in a phone interview, ...