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Butler appointed to OhioSE Development Board of Directors

May 9, 2026

MARIETTA - Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announces the appointment of Craig W. Butler to its Board of Directors. Butler joined the board in September 2025. His career in public service includes appointment by Governor John Kasich as Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, where he served from 2014 to 2019. Most recently, Butler also served as Executive Director of the Power Siting Board for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Butler serves as Executive Director and Secretary of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), a role he has held ...

Wigal Hardware & Supply plans late June opening in Belpre with hardware, electrical and plumbing supplies

May 8, 2026

BELPRE - A new locally owned hardware store is preparing to open in Belpre later this summer, with owners aiming to provide residents and contractors with a wide range of supplies and services. Wigal Hardware & Supply is expected to open in late June, according to owner Kyle Wigal, taking ...

Camden Clark honors nurses for National Nurses Week

May 7, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Excellence in nursing was celebrated Wednesday at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in celebration of National Nurses Week which is May 6–12 this year. As part of National Nurses Week celebrations, Camden Clark hosted its annual Nurses Excellence Luncheon and Award ...

City awards $12,000 to Parkersburg Art Center for arts programming and education initiatives

May 6, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The City of Parkersburg is recognizing the Parkersburg Art Center as part of its fiscal year 2027 community investment support, providing $12,000 to support programming intended to expand access to arts education and strengthen downtown vibrancy, according to a city press release. The Parkersburg Art Center provides programming for residents of all ages and throughout the year offers exhibits, classes and community engagement, the release said. Mayor Tom Joyce highlighted the importance of investing in local cultural institutions. “The Parkersburg Art Center plays a ...

Zone promoting region at SelectUSA 2026

May 5, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone through Wednesday is participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 where it is promoting the region for manufacturing. The Polymer Alliance Zone, headquartered in Davisville and represents 10 counties including Wood, is in ...

Belpre Farmers Market opens Sunday

May 5, 2026

BELPRE - The Belpre Farmer’s Market at 515 Blennerhassett Ave. kicks off its season with opening celebrations from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Mother’s Day. Local vendors, food truck, ice cream truck and live music will be available. The farmer’s market is in its third year and has free parking and admission.