Child pageants set for tonight
PARKERSBURG — The 2010 Little Miss and Little Mister Parkersburg Homecoming pageants will be held at 6 p.m. today at the Blennerhassett Hotel on Market Street. There will be 12 girls vying for the Little Miss Parkersburg Homecoming title while five boys will compete to be Little Mister Parkersburg Homecoming.
» Full StoryOhio Valley Rowing Club celebrates 50th anniversary
PARKERSBURG — Members and supporters of the Ohio Valley Rowing Club gathered Thursday to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary and unveil its new top-of-the-line racing shell.
» Full StoryAnthem, Memorial Health System seek agreement
MARIETTA — Residents whose health insurance is provided by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield could have to pay out-of-network rates for treatment at Memorial Health System facilities - including both of Marietta’s hospitals - if the provider and th...
» Full StoryBookstore donates Henderson family Bible to museum
MARIETTA — A 200-year-old family Bible tied to some of the most famous residents of the area has been donated to a local museu.
» Full StoryPHS installs new electronic marquee sign
PARKERSBURG — A new electronic marquee has been erected in front of Parkersburg High School.
The sign was put into place two weeks ago and officials are hoping to have it fully operational by the end of this week.
Mountwood gets grant funds
PARKERSBURG — Mountwood Park has received a $10,000 grant.
State Sen. Frank Deem, R-Wood, delivered the certificate for the Governor’s Community Participation Grant funds to the county commission office on Wednesday.
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