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Rural Action awarded national grant to bring America's founding story to life across Appalachian Ohio
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (177+ words) ATHENS " Rural Action has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to lead a multi-community initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. "We appreciate this commitment from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which recognizes…...
The Dunwich Hoarder: Creepy crawly scares abound in "Wolf Worm
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Blessed are the Pacemakers: Camden Clark Foundation Heart Ball raises nearly $50, 000 for cardiac patients
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (227+ words) PARKERSBURG " WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center's American Heart Month outreach efforts culminated in record attendance at the Foundation's annual Heart Ball, raising nearly $50, 000 to support cardiology care in the Mid-Ohio Valley. All funds raised from the Heart Ball will…...
Beyond the Valley " Industry: Newspaper delivers a reach far outside the Mid-Ohio Valley
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) PARKERSBURG " There was a time when if you wanted to read a newspaper you needed to be near enough to their offices to have it delivered to your home. Newspapers, including The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, deliver printed newspapers every…...
Mid-Ohio Valley crews still clearing ice and snow from weekend storm
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1081+ words) PARKERSBURG " Road crews in local towns and cities are still working on getting roads cleared while dealing with freezing temperatures and ice accumulation. The area is still dealing with snow that fell over the area Saturday and Sunday as road…...
North Star Child Advocacy Center releases 2025 interview numbers
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (797+ words) PARKERSBURG " The North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) recently released its 2025 preliminary numbers which are showing the number of interviews conducted having gone up over the last year as the center continues its work with children who are the victims…...
Former West Virginia lawmaker Sen. Larry Edgell dies at age 79
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (99+ words) News and Sentinel Former West Virginia lawmaker Sen. Larry Edgell dies at age 79 Peak Demand: A look back at top West Virginia state government stories of 2025 How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop's mainstream Washington County Veterans…...
Parkersburg URA to meet Tuesday
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (142+ words) PARKERSBURG " The Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday after the council meeting, which meets at 7: 30 p. m. Among items on the authority agenda for the regular meeting are: The staff summary report said Morris plans to…...
Parkersburg URA to meet Tuesday, Friday
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (220+ words) PARKERSBURG " A special meeting will be held Friday to consider the donation of a downtown property to the Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority. C&S LLC has petitioned to donate the property at 714 Market St. , located across the street from the…...
Wood County development agencies plan joint meeting
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) PARKERSBURG " The Wood County Development Authority and the Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation will be holding their joint annual meeting at 4: 30 p. m. Oct. 8 at the Parkersburg Country Club. West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge will be the keynote speaker…...