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Sales Buzz: Busy Bee Restaurant ready to comb for a new owner
MARIETTA — The Busy Bee Restaurant, which has been in business for 80 years, is going on the market. “The family and I have decided to take our business operations in a different direction,” owner Larry Sloter said. “My sons said that food service isn’t in our long term plans.”
Summer Music Series continues July 11 with Band of Brothers
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge’s Summer Music Series in City Park continues Thursday, July 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. with the musical group Band of Brothers. This event is sponsored by North Bend Wealth Management and the City of Parkersburg. This week will feature Stephen Givens as an opener. Several food vendors will be available for patrons this week.
Amvets Post 1788 present All-American Parade and Picnic
MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - The people of Washington County, alongside many veterans organizations in the county, came out for the All-American Parade and Picnic. The parade started at 4th street and ended all the way at armory on Front Street. The parade had baton twirlers, jeeps, tractors, and a variety of veteran organizations be involved in the proceedings.
Teen of the Week: Williamstown’s Lilly Burrell discovers joy in long-distance running, singing
PARKERSBURG — Lilly Burrell, a 14-year-old incoming freshman at Williamstown High School, has found her stride in long-distance running and credits former coach Larry Cassady with the discovery. “He found me sprinting, and he told me he wanted me to try long distance just for a day because he...
Top Gear: Discovery World on Market recognizes Rory Essemacher
PARKERSBURG — Discovery World on Market announced Rory Essenmacher as the July winner of its Gearhead of the Month employee recognition program. “Rory is one of Discovery World’s original employees, who has been with us since February of 2023,” said Melissa Wilson, operations manager of the interactive children’s museum in downtown Parkersburg. “She is an outstanding museum assistant who brings enthusiasm and positivity to everything she does. She has exceptional leadership abilities and a passion for educating children, which are clearly apparent when she is teaching summer STEM Camp sessions and keeping the museum moving when serving as a team lead on weekends.
Picture This: Highmark Gathering Highlights Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Leadership of Highmark’s Corporate Communications team gathered in Parkersburg last week for their corporate communications quarterly meeting. Cathy McAlister, executive director of the Highmark WV Charitable Fund for Health, said Highmark WV was thrilled to host the meeting at the Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa. McAlister said team members from Pennsylvania and New York were excited to dine downtown, see Highmark WV’s corporate headquarters, visit Discovery World on Market and the Blennerhassett Island mansion and museum. The team posed for photos before boarding the Island Belle Sternwheeler to Blennerhassett Island and on the steps of the mansion. (Photos Provided)
Williamstown senior selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Sara Jung, a Williamstown senior from Waverly, has recently gotten the opportunity to perform at a grand stage. Jung has been selected to be in the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Jung said that she was surprised to be selected for a chance to perform somewhere she hadn’t been before.
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