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  1. Emerson Dean StonekingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    Emerson Dean Stoneking, 87, of Parkersburg, went to be with his Lord after an extended illness, on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

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  2. Susan "Sue" Plumbo MurdockRead the original story

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... Aug. 22, 1961, in St. Paul, Minn., to the late Raymond Joseph and Karla (Manders) Plumbo. Sue attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church, where she was very involved with the music and drama ministries. She was an active member in the Actors Guild in ...

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  3. Shirley A. BecknerRead the original story

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Aubra L. and Josie Taylor Patterson. She had attended Parkersburg High School and had been employed by The Colonial House, First Church of the Nazarene Daycare and Susan Kay Candy Company. She was ...

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  4. Mountwood Park considers paveing campground roadsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... a healthy schools program manager in the state working with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. She is from Parkersburg and said she visited the park numerous times while growing up. Officials discussed the downsides to the idea of an ATV park. ...

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  5. Rick?Bush named 8th CornerstoneRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    The Erickson All-Sports Facility team, with Rick Bush as its representative, is the eighth "Cornerstone of our Community" named by Our Community's Foundation-Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates through its 50th anniversary awards sponsored by Superior Toyota.

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  6. Post-polio support group marks 25th anniversaryRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... gathered at the Blennerhassett Hotel Monday to read a proclamation marking this week as Polio Awareness Week. Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell, Marietta Mayor Joe Matthews, Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz and Vienna Councilman Jim Miracle were present for the ...

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  7. Children attend first day of WVU-P Kid's CollegeRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    More than 100 youth attended the first day of classes Monday at West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Kid's College.

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  8. Brand, Bradshaw share first at Pro-AmRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... at Monday's West Virginia Open Pro-Am. Brand remembers playing what was then called the Top Flite Junior Tour at Parkersburg Country Club. His memory served him well. Photo by Kerry Patrick David Bradshaw of Harpers Ferry watches his tee shot on the ...

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  9. O'Dell wins Coca-Cola ShootoutRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... Virginia Open champion Jonathan Clark, left, and Bryan Myers wait to putt during Sunday's Coca-Cola Shootout at Parkersburg Country Club in Vienna. O'Dell collects $300 in gift certificates since he still plays under amateur status. Earlier this ...

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  10. State birthday contest winnersRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Big News Network.com

    ... by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. Parke Smith, a student at Worthington Elementary School in Parkersburg, gets his first-place award from first lady Joanne Tomblin (left) at Monday's announcement of the winners in the West ...

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  11. Used book saleRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | NewsandSentinel.com

    Friends of the Library will host its book sale June 21-22 at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library at 3100 Emerson Ave. in Parkersburg.

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  12. James Armstrong Remembers His FatherRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Duke Basketball Report

    He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the third of four brothers. Now, only his eldest brother Bill survives.

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  13. Potpourri: June 17, 2013Read the original story

    Yesterday | Charleston Gazette

    ... by government. The Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram reported that teenage Zachary Sandy went to a church camp at Parkersburg and prayed for God to give him a personal testimony "that would blow their minds." The same day, the youth was struck by ...

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  14. State Open like a big family reunionRead the original story

    Yesterday | Charleston Gazette

    ... Open rolls around. Bradshaw and Brand will be two of the favorites when the 80th edition tees off Wednesday at Parkersburg Country Club, which is hosting the event for the first time since 1983. "I love coming back to the Open," said Bradshaw. "It's ...

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  15. James Robert (Bob) PayneRead the original story

    Yesterday | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... Scholarship Fund. Checks made payable to the Cairo Alumni Scholarship/PACF, and sent to Cairo Alumni Scholarship/Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 363, Cairo, WV 26337.

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  16. Chalk, vintage cars help liven u...Read the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | NewsandSentinel.com

    Ken Gilbert, organizer and a retired art teacher from Parkersburg High School, said the chill was to kick off the city's celebration of the West Virginia Sesquicentennial, which falls on Thursday, which is West Virginia Day.

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  17. Ohio River Sweep helps clean up ...Read the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | NewsandSentinel.com

    ... of the Wood County SWA, said that while he is pleased for the 141 volunteers at the sites in Williamstown, at Parkersburg's Point Park and on Blennerhassett Island, he is disappointed more couldn't be done. "My biggest disappointment is the water ...

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  18. Events planned for W.Va.'s birthdayRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday | NewsandSentinel.com

    A number of events are planned this week in the Parkersburg area to celebrate the 150th anniversary of West Virginia's statehood.

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  19. FedEx Service Center holds open houseRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday | NewsandSentinel.com

    The new FedEx Freight service center in Parkersburg held an open house Thursday with representatives from FedEx and local businesses participating.

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  20. Chalk, vintage cars help liven up downtown ParkersburgRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday | NewsandSentinel.com

    Ken Gilbert, organizer and a retired art teacher from Parkersburg High School, said the chill was to kick off the city's celebration of the West Virginia Sesquicentennial, which falls on Thursday, which is West Virginia Day.

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