PARKERSBURG 鈥� There will be three archers from Wood County representing West Virginia 4-H at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition in Nebraska this June. The West Virginia 4-H State Archery Qualifier was held at Jackson鈥檚 Mill on Saturday, April 4, bringing together Junior, ...
PARKERSBURG 鈥� Twirling a baton requires dedication, focus and coordination. That is the approach Harmony Watkins takes to life as she is already on a path to have a career in medicine. The 18-year-old senior at Parkersburg South High School has been the featured twirler for the marching ...
A Wood County grand jury indicted Preston D. Pierce on Friday in connection with the disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming, whose case has remained under investigation since she was reported missing in December 2022. Law enforcement officials held a briefing Friday evening. Pierce, ...
PARKERSBURG 鈥� The Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia Convention was being held at the Wood County Resiliency Center in Parkersburg (the Center on Market) on Thursday and today. The event is being attended by around 115 firefighters from around the state. Resiliency Center Director ...
BELPRE 鈥� The Relay for Life of Washington County returns to Civitan Park in Belpre Saturday with the theme 鈥淐arnival for a Cure.鈥� In addition to the usual Survivor and Caregiver Dinner, music, auction and luminaria, the event will include some carnival touches like funhouse mirrors in ...
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announced Thursday that the May 5, 2026 Give Local MOV campaign raised more than $550,000 in 24 hours, surpassing last year鈥檚 record of $531,385. The 13th annual event supported 59 nonprofit organizations and thousands of individual donors for what the PACF called "a high-energy day of digital generosity. "From animal welfare and environmental protection to arts, education, and human services, the funds raised will stay right here in the region to address critical needs and enhance the local quality of life," the foundation ...
