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Parkersburg Day Nursery has long history of service
February 6, 2012 Editor’s note: This is the next in a series of articles about the member agencies of the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »» 
'Souper Bowl' feeds hungry
February 6, 2012 MARIETTA — Super Bowl Sunday wasn’t totally about football this weekend as some area churches took part in the national Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit local food pantries. more »» 
Valentine’s Day activities offered
February 5, 2012 PARKERSBURG — With the approach of Valentine’s Day, love is in the air and a number of local events and activities are planned to celebrate the holiday. more »» 
Sister Harrington retiring
February 4, 2012 PARKERSBURG — The Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund board of directors is seeking for a new executive director with the announcement Friday that Sister Jane Harrington will retire. more »» 
Yeater’s Constant Battle
February 4, 2012 WEST UNION—For Doddridge County senior Shane Yeater, who plays basketball and baseball for the Bulldogs, success won’t be measured by the number of points he scores in a basketball game or the numbe... more »» 
Great American Home Show kicking off today
February 3, 2012 PARKERSBURG — The 2012 Great American Home Show this weekend will provide ideas on home improvement projects area residents may want to tackle this spring. The home show starts 4 p.m. more »»
Welfare League announces grant recipients for 2012
February 1, 2012 MARIETTA — A total of 32 Washington County schools and organizations are on the receiving end of grants this year from the Marietta Welfare League, ranging from $250 to $5,000 each. more »» 
Boykin to speak at MC luncheon
February 1, 2012 MARIETTA — New York Times best-selling author Keith Boykin, editor of The Daily Voice online news site and CNBC contributor, will be the guest speaker during a Marietta College luncheon at noon... more »»
Benefit helps girls find prom gowns
February 1, 2012 PARKERSBURG —Local event planner Misti Sims is organizing the second year of Dresses and Dreams of the Mid-Ohio Valley, a prom assistance program for high school junior and senior girls. more »» 
Girl Scouts devoted to service, leadership
January 30, 2012 Editor’s note: This is the next in a series of articles about the member agencies of the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »» 
Jeans donated to help homeless
January 30, 2012 MARIETTA — Carrying several pairs of blue jeans down the stairs at Marietta High School Friday afternoon, sophomore Justin Warner was asked by a fellow student, “You gonna wear all of those?”... more »» 
Museum receives Jackson portrait
January 29, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A self-portrait of a woman who helped develop the area’s early cultural movement is now part of the permanent collection at the Blennerhassett Museum in Parkersbur. more »» 
Beverly family touched by muscular dystrophy
January 29, 2012 BEVERLY — Things that most people do without much effort, like climbing stairs and standing up after sitting on the floor, are a challenge for brothers Kyle and Travis Gregory, of Beverly. more »» 
Historic 155-year-old house yellow again
January 29, 2012 MARIETTA — The historic yellow house at Yellow House is yellow again. more »»
Discharged patients to get helping hand
January 29, 2012 MARIETTA — Local patients will have extra help as they transition from the hospital to home, with the Area Agency on Aging 8 and the Memorial Health System teaming up to pilot a Care Transitions... more »»
Historical lecture series is slated
January 29, 2012 “PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History will present a series of historical lectures in February and March during its annual Winter Lecture Series, with many touching on the... more »»
Community leader Murray dies
January 28, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Local community leader, businessman, political activist and philanthropist Jack Murray of Parkersburg died Thursday. more »» 
DuPont, WVU-P team for new chemical degree
January 28, 2012 WASHINGTON — Area students seeking a chemical operator degree will be able to get on-the-job training through a new partnership between Dupont and WVU-P. more »» 
Exchange students speak at area schools
January 28, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A mid-school-year celebration gave area exchange students a chance Friday to teach local youths about their cultures back home. more »»
Resident seeks help from neighbors
January 28, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Market Street resident Bobby Oliver has asked his neighbors to keep their eyes open for suspicious suspects, after his home was broken into Wednesday afternoon. more »»
WVUP receives program grants
January 28, 2012 PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has received $440,000 to launch two new programs. more »» Coffee House Concert February 9, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A coffee house concert by Mark Stuart and Stacey Earle will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Children's Home Society of West Virginia, 1739 St. Mary's Ave., Suite 3, Parkersburg.Admission is $10. The pair are Nashville-based singer songwriters in the Americana genre. more » Local events |
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