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Bookstore donates Henderson family Bible to museum

Scot and Marianne Monaghan stand with Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Superintendent Donna Smith at the Barking Dog Books and Art store in Marietta. The Monaghans recently purchased what appears to be the family Bible of members of the Henderson family. The store has donated the Bible to the Blennerhassett Museum. (Photo by Jody Murphy)
July 29, 2010

MARIETTA — A 200-year-old family Bible tied to some of the most famous residents of the area has been donated to a local museum.

Scot and Marianne Monaghan, owner of Barking Dog Books and Art in Marietta, recently purchased what appears to be the family Bible of members of the Henderson family. The store has donated the Bible to the Blennerhassett Museum.

“It is a one-of-a-kind, unique item.” Scot Monaghan said.

“We’re delighted,” said Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Historian Ray Swick.

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PHS installs new electronic marquee sign

July 29, 2010

PARKERSBURG — A new electronic marquee has been erected in front of Parkersburg High School.

The sign was put into place two weeks ago and officials are hoping to have it fully operational by the end of this week.

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Mountwood gets grant funds

July 29, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Mountwood Park has received a $10,000 grant.

State Sen. Frank Deem, R-Wood, delivered the certificate for the Governor’s Community Participation Grant funds to the county commission office on Wednesday.

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Law releases employee meal debt list

July 29, 2010

PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools has released a list of employees who have not paid their lunch bills for the 2009-10 school year.

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