Parkersburg News

Two musical acts with newly recorded CDs will join to perform in a free concert at Mingo First United Presbyterian Church.

Ryan Kent has joined the Bowles Rice LLP law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of energy, oil, natural gas, real estate, and tax law.

A Washington County woman who made false statements to police that prolonged and exaggerated an already complicated high-profile case pleaded guilty Thursday to filing a false police report.

The Humane Society of Parkersburg is offering the Wood County Commission a new option: Reduced animal control at a slightly reduced cost.

The Paws Squad, a local animal rescue group, will sponsor a hot dog sale and animal clinic Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be located at 87 Second Ave., in West Logan .

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. -- A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall.

The June 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine, now on sale, celebrates its namesake's 150th anniversary of statehood with a special "Day in the Life" issue featuring nearly 100 photos provided by readers.

PARKERSBURG Two contract workers were injured after falling about 15 feet from scaffolding at the Federal Building at Fifth and Juliana streets, officials said.

Exactly 35 years ago this week, West Virginia suffered the largest construction accident in American history when 51 lives were lost in a scaffolding collapse at the Willow Island power plant north of Parkersburg.

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Campbell's promotion was effective May 1 as he replaces outgoing Market President Larry Johnson, who retired April 30 after 15 years of service to WesBanco and more than 40 years in the banking industry.

Larry "Mad Max" Maxwell is the third "Cornerstone of Our Community" recognized by Our Community's Foundation-Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates through its 50th anniversary awards program sponsored by Superior Toyota.

The Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section and West Virginia's state parks have teamed to make catfishing even more rewarding.

Area children got a chance Sunday to see what kinds of arts were available locally during the Parkersburg Art Center's annual May Day Arts Celebration.

He was born March 24, 1940, in Mineral Wells, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Albert and Gertrude Miller DeVaughn.

In the last column we covered the military and political plans centered around Parkersburg and Wood County.

John Andy Fury, 61, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away peacefully May 10, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Thousands of pounds of donated food were distributed Saturday during the 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Construction began Saturday on a community garden to be tended and harvested by children at the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg.

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