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Shell Shocked!: Lost tortoise reunited with grateful owner
PARKERSBURG — A tortoise that eluded its owner at Civitan Park in Belpre wandered nearly a week until passersby recognized the traipsing Testudinidae from a social media blitz. Sammy the South American red-footed tortoise got away from Ray Swick on June 19 at the park where the retired historian...
Picture This: Grate, I Think I’ve Fallen for You
MARIETTA — A fallen leaf lays on a storm grate at end of Sacra Via in Marietta recently. A lack of rain has caused leaves on many trees to begin falling earlier in the year than normal. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Flotsam River Circus to perform in Marietta
MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. They are bringing their whimsical craft to Marietta on Aug. 24. The family-friendly show takes place at the Marietta Levee in Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. and lasts a little over an hour. They will be mooring along the river just below the Lafayette Hotel. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and...
WVU Basketball Offers 2025 Forward
WVU basketball staff offered 2025 three-star forward Ian Inman over the weekend. Inman, 6-foot-5, currently plays at The Woodlands College Park High School in Texas. “After a great conversation with head coach [Darian] DeVries, I am extremely blessed to receive an offer to West Virginia University,” Inman wrote on social media.
Former Mountaineer Helped Nigeria Achieve Historic Win at Olympics
A former Mountaineer helped her country achieve an historic upset win in the Olympics so far. Blessing Ejiofor and Nigeria shocked Australia 73-62 early Monday morning. The win was Nigeria’s first victory on the Olympic stage in 20 years. in the country’s first. Ejiofor scored two points on...
Bradley Riffee, Executive Director of United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties, to Resign in August
A familiar face in the Bridgeport, Harrison County, and Doddridge County communities is stepping away from a position where he has done good for the past four years. Bradley Riffee, the executive director of the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties posted on social media that he is stepping down from the position next month. His last day with the agency is August 19.
Geno Smith Reflects on Historic Orange Bowl Win with West Virginia
Geno Smith has 30 career wins as an NFL starting quarterback to date, but the biggest win of his football career happened as a Mountaineer. And even if Smith ends up winning NFL playoff games, his Orange Bowl title with West Virginia will clearly be a game and moment he’ll never forget.
Central PA healthcare company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BROCKWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Central Pennsylvania healthcare company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing inflation, costs, and labor over the past few years. Guardian Healthcare, based out of Brockway announced Monday that Guardian Elder Care at Johnstown, LLC, doing business as Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, along with 19 affiliated entities (Debtors) voluntarily […]