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Memory Lane Creamery is a family affair
An open house July 13 at Memory Lane Creamery, 3291 Pleasant Hill Road, was a reminder to owner Judy Allen of just how far her business has come in such a short time. That would be since last October, when deliveries of milk to area businesses started after friends had sampled some of her milk varieties during last year’s Albany Independent Fair. During the open house, which featured homemade ice cream with a distinct orange flavor, one of her main helpers, Brent Nicholson, finally put...
Athens looks to build upon success of last season
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a 1-4 start last season, the Athens Bulldogs found momentum to close out the season on a high note. Athens ended last regular season with a massive win over rival Nelsonville-York. That win secured their first winning season since 2018 and second place in the TVC-Ohio.
New banking location opens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— A new LCNB National Bank location recently opened in the Downtown Chillicothe area. LCNB National Bank was founded in 1877 and has served communities in Ohio and Kentucky over the years. The new location in Chillicothe offers in-person banking, a drive through and an ATM. ...
ONLINE ONLY, elevated home on riverfront, private boat dock, 3 Full RV hookups, and misc.
Location: 37010 Monroe Street, Sardis, Ohio 43946 Directions: From State Route 7 in Sardis, Ohio, take Monroe Street south 0.2 mile (turns into dead end road, Water Street) to location. (Centrally located between Marietta & Bridgeport Ohio). Signs Posted. Elevated Home | 24' x 28' Drive-Under Garage | Private Boat...
Dover Shoney's restaurant, the last in Ohio, to close and be sold in online auction
DOVER ‒ After 33 years in business, the Shoney's restaurant in Dover will be going out of business. It will be closing in a couple more weeks, according to manager Mike Watson, who has worked there for more than 18 years. The property, located at 881 Commercial Parkway, has been put up for sale...
Frankfort nursing home receives Memory Babies to help residents
CHILLICOTHE— Those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia often face an uphill battle of forgetting the ones they loved as the disease progresses. Patients at the Embassy of Valley View in Frankfort now have a new enrichment option in their lives. ...
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
W.V. Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg ready to start new season
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It may feel like the season for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg just ended, but they’re already preparing for this coming season’s ticket sales!. This season’s theme is all about classic music and modern gems, calling it. ‘Classic Gems and Modern Marvels.’...
Parkersburg, West Virginia, businessman gets 2 years in fed prison for tax evasion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A Parkersburg businessman who provided general building and specialty contracting services throughout the state with his River City Chem Dry has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for tax evasion. Brian E. Drake, 56, also was ordered to pay over $2 million...
A fantastic end to the week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - We have been dealing with the chance of rain for much of the week across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Now, a cold front has finally passed through and drier air continues to move in this morning. This is going to lead to a very comfortable Friday. Temperatures this morning are starting off a lot cooler with most of the region sitting in the low to mid-60s. As we move through the day, the sunshine will warm us back up into mid-80s. However, with less humidity in the air, this will keep us overall pleasant as we climb into the 80s.
A Dream Come Hue: Longtime mural project for Point Park floodwall completed
PARKERSBURG — A project that dates back nearly a decade held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Downtown PKB has partnered with Project Director Edward Escandon, a local business owner and artist, to cover the floodwalls at Point Park in art. “One day I came down to the Point and...
Parkersburg South’s Cameron Fallon on top at final stop of Callaway tour
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Parkersburg South golfer Cameron Fallon found himself in familiar territory during the final stop of the Callaway Junior Tour – the Tour Championship – Thursday afternoon at the Greenbrier Sporting Club. Fallon, who enters his junior season at South in the fall,...
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces scholarship, endowment
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Building a Sustainable Future Endowment Fund and the Judith Cottrill Smith Scholarship. A release from PACF said the endowment fund is aimed at providing resources to support sustainable and energy efficient projects/programs within the PACF’s service...
Inside the Huddle returning to the Mid-Ohio Valley
VIENNA — At 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Buzzie Dils Park, The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg will be hosting its annual Inside the Huddle event. Tony Caridi, the play-by-play announcer for Mountaineers Sports Network, will speak to those in attendance, sharing the inside scoop on what’s to come for the Mountaineers in the 2024 college football season.
Humane society held ice cream adoption event
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Humane Society of Parkersburg partnered with Rhododendron Ice Cream to supply visitors a sweet treat while they met with pets at the shelter. They were open for a couple extra hours on Thursday, and Shelter Manager Samantha Tannous shared the reason behind it. “We have...
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