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Parkersburg City Council to consider land purchase for new fire station
PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council are set to vote Tuesday on the purchase of property for a replacement fire station. An ordinance on first reading at the meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday authorizes the $50,000 purchase of a lot in the 700 block of Briant Street owned by Seventh Street United Methodist Church. Mayor Tom Joyce said Friday that’s where Fire Chief Jason Matthews determined the city’s replacement for fire station 3 should be built.
Feeling the call to school board service
As a former teacher and coach in the Wood County School system for over 30 years, I paid attention to the issues, challenges, and activities of our school system, some of which concern me. Over the years, I have worked with many outstanding education and sports professionals, however, it is...
Upcoming road closures, restrictions in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Division of Highways recently announced the following road closures and restrictions:. * Jackson County — There will be a single-lane closure on U.S. 33 in the eastbound lane of the West Ripley Bridge at milepost 11.48 between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday for a bridge deck repair.
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.
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)
PAAC car show to return to Washington State campus
MARIETTA — Pioneer Antique Auto Club will hold its annual cruise-in car show on the Washington State College of Ohio campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to all vehicles, including tractors. The entry fee is $15 per vehicle. T-shirts will be available to the first 100 registrants.
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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