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Players react to WVSSAC reclassification; official responds
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Spring Valley High School football players say the WVSSAC reclassification announced this week is not affecting how they’re approaching the upcoming season. The Timberwolves have been a perennial contender in Class AAA on the gridiron, making three straight title game appearances from 2016 through 2018,...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks an increase in storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We have yet another really nice weather day across the Commonwealth, but things are changing for the end of the week. That’s when showers and thunderstorms increase and a few of them may be on the strong side. Temps today are back into the low...
Parkersburg URA agrees to sell Seventh Street property to Astorg
PARKERSBURG – Members of Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of a coveted property on Seventh Street to the Astorg family of automotive dealerships and also approved the final reading of an ordinance authorizing a bond issue to fund construction of a recreation center and fire station.
Chandler, Westfalls in Summer Music Series
PARKERSBURG — The J.P. Chandler Band gets top billing Thursday in the Artsbridge Summer Music Series at City Park. Opening the concert at 6:30 p.m. will be Hannah and Levi Westfall. The Summer Music Series is held at the bandshell at City Park. In the event of rain, the...
Wood BOE recognizes resource officers
PARKERSBURG — In a show of appreciation, the Wood County Board of Education and the administration recognized the hard work and service of the district’s school resource officers during a regular meeting Tuesday. “Our school system is better because these folks are in our schools. We rely on...
News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice nominations open Thursday
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is once again asking its readers to determine the best of the best in the Mid-Ohio Valley — from barber shops to towing services. Nominations for the 2024 Readers’ Choice begin Thursday at newsandsentinel.com/readerschoice. There, people can submit their favorite provider...
Picture This: Runner’s View – Mile 2.85, Bamboo Patch
PARKERSBURG — A patch of bamboo grows along the side of the road close to the Blennerhassett Heights Road overpass over U.S. 50. Runners and walkers in Saturday’s News and Sentinel Half Marathon will past the spot Saturday on their way to Fries Parkway and Marrtown Road. Registration for the race is available at www.newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com, at the News and Sentinel office at 519 Juliana St. or in person from 2- 9 p.m. Friday at the Parkersburg Municipal Building. (Photo by Art Smith)
Two charged with fentanyl possession after traffic stop
PARKERSBURG — Two people were arrested Monday on narcotics charges after a traffic stop in Parkersburg, authorities said on Tuesday. Raymond Preston, also known as Mann, of Columbus and Akeitta Parker of Parkersburg, ages unavailable, were charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and transporting fentanyl into the state, a release from the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force said.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg unveils renovated theater
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia University at Parkersburg has just completed renovations to make their theater more accessible. WVUP President Torie Jackson said the renovations include new seating, new flooring, and new ramps to the stage. Jackson said the new seating changes will allow a greater variety of people to sit in the theater comfortably for performances, meetings, and other events.
Backpack stuffing for Parkersburg Homecoming
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - At the Das Rookhaus, members of the Parkersburg Elks Lodge Post #198, the Lions Club of Parkersburg, and Thomas Family Entertainment came together to help stuff 300 backpacks for the upcoming Parkersburg Homecoming. This is for the kids fest section of the homecoming, as Sherry Dugan,...
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Tuesday, August 13
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Tuesday, August 13 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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