PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council approved the final readings of ordinances authorizing a 5% discount for those who pay a full year of sanitation, fire and police fees in advance, while a resolution allocating funds for a downtown business grant program was rejected this week. The ...
CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice in a case that could determine whether the family maintains control of the historic Greenbrier Resort. U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order ...
PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools could turn to contracted teachers to fill seven autism education vacancies as the district continues to see growth in the number of students requiring special education services. Special Education Director Valissa Porter told the Wood County Board of ...
MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of the Mid-Ohio Valley Player’s Friday with the Junior Players production of “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood.” Three young princes, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and Loud Prince Frank have decided that ...
PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year’s groups. Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for the Children’s Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year; the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys ...
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates of Doddridge County, Ritchie County and the Little Kanawha Area are now accepting applications for the fall cycle of the Community Action Grants Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving the region are encouraged to apply online by midnight on Sept. 15. Through a single, unified online portal, applicants can submit their projects for consideration by the foundation, its regional affiliates and a diverse range of underlying charitable funds. To qualify for funding, ...
