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Beverly, Waterford come together for annual Homecoming
BEVERLY — The Beverly and Waterford Homecoming festivities were in full swing Friday evening and will conclude Saturday. The homecoming festivities started in Dodge Park after the parade Thursday evening. The parade started at 6:30 p.m. and went from Waterford High School and ended in Dodge Park. The parade...
The end of an era for Marietta City Councilwoman
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP)—Since 2018, Marietta City Councilwoman Cassidi Shoaf has attended their weekly meetings. On July 13, that changed, as Shoaf officially left her position for personal reasons. She hopes to homeschool her children and focus on her business while moving to a county in West Virginia. During the...
Thank you to the community
On Sunday, June 23, the city of Marietta had the honor of serving as an overnight stop for The Great Race. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out and the level of support our community showed. For those who may not...
Dexter City Council Renames Mill Creek Trail to Honor Paul and Pat Cousins
At its July 8, 2024, meeting, Dexter City Council unanimously voted to rename the Mill Creek Trail to commemorate Paul and Pat Cousins as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Pat and Paul were deeply involved in the Dexter community. Paul is known for being a teacher, restaurant owner,...
Marietta City Council weighs entertainment tax, other ways to increase revenue
MARIETTA — Marietta City Council discussed possible ways to increase city revenue and talked about union contract related general fund transfers Monday evening during a Finance Committee meeting. The first idea council discussed for increasing revenue was an entertainment tax. “Mr. Bertram, you’re on about the entertainment tax,” Ward...
Williamstown Senior Center August calendar of events
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Vacation Bible School. - 11 a.m. Hawaiian Party (potluck, eat at noon, please sign up by Monday, Aug. 5) Owen County will be joining us. - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senior commodities, Sherman Full Gospel Assembly. - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m....
Demand town hall from Wood BOE, too
The Wood County Board of Education is slated to start building a new school in Vienna to consolidate Neale and Vienna elementary schools. This consolidation stems from the bond that passed in 2022. The proposed location of the new school is off of Rosemar Road in Jackson Park. I attended...
Flags to display at half-staff Saturday for former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All flags on state-owned facilities in Wood County and the West Virginia Capitol Complex will be displayed at half-staff Saturday until dusk to honor the life of former West Virginia Delegate, Tom Azinger. Azinger passed away this week at the age of 89. Azinger served as...
Wood County Commission still mulling Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department move
PARKERSBURG — Wood County officials are favoring moving the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to St. Joseph’s Landing. Commissioners Blair Couch and Jimmy Colombo discussed the matter when asked Thursday following the commission’s regular meeting. Commissioner Robert Tebay was absent from the meeting which mostly dealt with probate matters.
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