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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)
Celebration of New Ministry planned for Trinity rector Mackey
PARKERSBURG — A Celebration of a New Ministry will be held for the Rev. Geoffrey Mackey, new rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, 430 Juliana St., Parkersburg, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Mackey grew up primarily in central New York and comes to Parkersburg after nearly 18 years in...
Scattered storms move through ahead of cold front
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - We are seeing more showers and storms moving through as a system to our north continues to pass. Precipitation will taper off around midnight as a cold front passes through the valley. Temperatures will fall to about 70 overnight but return to roughly the mid 80s for Saturday. High pressure will build in leading to a sunny weekend. The southerly flow will return on Monday making it feel stick once again.
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
State Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, speaks during an Ohio House session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority...
LIST: County fair season arrives in the Miami Valley
** Video in player above shows 2023 coverage of the Greene County Fair ** DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s that time of year again — county fairs are popping up across Ohio. As the summer season progresses, many counties are celebrating bountiful harvests, judging various livestock in competition and enjoying the summer sun. 2 NEWS […]
Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio
Ohio parents are working hard, sometimes at multiple jobs, but most still can’t afford child care, that is if there are child care options at all where they live. A new report from child care advocacy group Groundwork Ohio showed the scarcity of child care and the struggles parents had even when they could obtain […] The post Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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.
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...
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.
The power of music: Zanesville's ground-breaking musicians and a look at today's talent
ZANESVILLE − Music has deep roots in Muskingum County, from yesterday's mountain bluegrass music of Appalachia to today's rock'n' roll. And for good reason.Music moves us. It stirs memories, allows us to dream outside our reality and helps us to express ourselves. It can change our moods, reduce our stress and even stimulate our brains. It's also a powerful tool to connect with others. And, fortunately, Muskingum County has a tradition of excellent bands and currently boasts...
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