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Wood County fire destroys structure, claims lives of two dogs
WALKER — A fire which destroyed an outbuilding and killed two pets at a residence in Walker is being ruled accidental. The Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Department, along with the East Wood and Waverly volunteer fire departments, responded to 877 Wright Rd. in Walker to a report of a structure fire Monday at around 4:30 p.m., said Deer Walk Fire Chief Matt Whitlatch.
Wood County Relay for Life adds to its festivities
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wood County Relay for Life is celebrating 30 years of Hope, creating the theme for this year’s event!. This year, they have added a parade to the list of activities!. The parade line-up will begin at Parkersburg High School starting at 2 p.m., and will...
Wood County real estate transfers
PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers took place in Wood County between May 6-10: * Legacy Property LLC to Kevin and Frances Phillips, Lots 542, 543, 544 and 545 Beechwood Addition, Parkersburg City District, $510,000. * Robert Wilson to Mineral Wells Public Service District, across tract Steele District M:580...
A Holiday Note to News and Sentinel Readers…
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel will not publish a print edition on Independence Day, July 4. This follows the paper’s policy of not having a print edition on major federal holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our newsroom...
Downtown alley gets second life with color by local artists
Local artists are livening up a downtown alley between Sixth and Seventh streets with color. Artist Alley, by Downtown PKB, hosted their second work session for artists to complete their creations on the Campbell Plaza Building Tuesday evening. The first one occurred June 22. “We put a committee together at...
Arts and entertainment events happening July 4th-7th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, July 4th. Independence Day Parade and Celebration 10:00am @ Downtown Marietta, OH. Annual American Legion Post 15...
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