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Fans gather to cheer on bowl teams

Macey Pelphrey of Williamstown received a Saints balloon display from the officials at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Parkersburg during Super Bowl Sunday.
February 8, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Whether it was in people’s homes, a local restaurant or even their church, people all over the Mid-Ohio Valley gathered Sunday night to watch the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl.

In an annual tradition for many, people gathered where there were friends and food to watch the annual match-up — the 44th — of the best teams in the National Football League compete for the top spot.

Many families watched the game in the comfort of their own home, but others ventured out to be with friends, family and other fans.

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Lowe: 911 training ahead of curve

February 8, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Dispatching centers have been in the national spotlight since the airing of a “Today Show” segment in January on the shortcomings of the 911 system, but Wood County Central Telecommunications Center is ahead of the curve when it comes...

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Annual home show a success despite snow

February 8, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Snowfall throughout the weekend may have kept some people away from the 2010 Great American Home Show, but many still braved the weather to see what was available locally for home repair and renovation projects this year.

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Heavy snow brings power outages

February 7, 2010

PARKERSBURG — The latest winter storm to hit West Virginia dumped nearly 30 inches of snow in higher elevations, knocked out power to more than 57,000 customers and prompted officials to send National Guard troops out to check on residents trapped...

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