Williamstown News

Next week, Williamstown High School eighth-grader Iram Kingson will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second time, but she can only rely so much on her experience.

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. -- Fenton Art Glass is using Kickstarter to raise money to create an online catalog of the company's glassmaking moulds.

City council and officials were asked Tuesday for suggestions as to where they believe a new elementary school should be located.

Robert E. "Bob" Gessner, 82, of St. Marys, W.Va., passed away May 1, 2013, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

Franklin Angelos of Wood County Christian School spelled walnut in the third round of the spelling bee Thursday among area second- and third-graders at Blennerhassett Middle School.

It was an uneventful town election day on Tuesday, with all of the candidates on the ballot easily winning their non-races. Jane Patton won a seat on the Board of Selectmen, which also will see the return of incumbent Ronald Turbin.

The city Tuesday marked its 29th straight year as a member of Tree City USA, the longest consecutive period for any city in West Virginia.

The steady stream of tuxedo fittings at the Workingman's Store in Marietta has kept owner David Schramm and his employees constantly busy, he said.

In an area historically dominated by oil and natural gas, solar power is making gains in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

"Isn't that wonderful," said Dave McKain, curator and director of the 19th century mansion located south of Williamstown on River Road off West Virginia 14.

UP: To Senior State Trooper Brad Lowe for earning the Superintendent Award, the West Virginia State Police's highest honor.