Local columns
A financially sound Christmas
November 21, 2008
I get my share of useless e-mails.
Not this one from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Financial Literacy Commission. » Full Story
Not this one from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Financial Literacy Commission. » Full Story
Hospice lights up holiday tree
November 19, 2008VIENNA— As part of its observance of National Hospice Month, Housecalls Hospice lighted it Hospice Love Lights Tree in a ceremony Tuesday at Grand Central Mall. » Full Story
Winter worries arrive early
November 19, 2008PARKERSBURG — A storm blanketed the area in a couple inches of snow Tuesday, causing school closings and delays and a number of minor automobile accidents, authorities said. » Full Story
Former rivals working together again
November 19, 2008PARKERSBURG — More than two weeks after a failed attempt by the West Virginia Democratic Party to unseat him, a Republican delegate from Wood County must work alongside one of the people » Full Story
Hopefully Palin’s spotlight is over
November 16, 2008
In case the national media hasn’t noticed ... » Full Story
‘Aunt Millie’s Millions’ a game of squabbles
November 16, 2008
“Aunt Millie’s Millions” by Gamewright is a card game where players take on the roles of inheritors squabbling over the estate of the late Aunt Millie. » Full Story
It’s just another doomsday for heroine
November 16, 2008
A young woman discovers her destiny in New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland’s “Any Given Doomsday.”
Elizabeth Phoenix has always had the gift of a psychic. » Full Story
Elizabeth Phoenix has always had the gift of a psychic. » Full Story
City of Marietta has many historic cemeteries
November 16, 2008
It was good to read about Marietta Middle School students touring Mound Cemetery last Tuesday, visiting graves and learning a great deal about our local history. » Full Story
Community Christmas Parade is scheduled
November 16, 2008
The Beverly-Waterford Chamber of Commeerce Community Christmas Parade will be held Nov. 30 at 5:50 p.m. The parade will form at Waterford High School at 4:30 p.m. and step off at 5:30 p.m. » Full Story
Turkey shoot to be held in McConnelsville
November 16, 2008
Turkey Shoot will be held today at 11 a.m. at Jackson Welding on Ohio 60, north of McConnelsville. Raffle drawing of a gun will be held. It is sponsored by Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department. » Full Story




