VIENNA — Vienna City Council voted Thursday to advance plans for a permanent performance stage, public restrooms and related improvements at Spencer’s Landing following a lengthy discussion about the project’s design, size and preliminary cost of more than $3.1 million. The resolution ...
PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce will serve another three years on the West Virginia First Foundation as the representative for Region 3. A meeting was held Thursday at the Wood County Resiliency Center to elect the region’s representative to a three-year term to serve on the ...
WHEELING - U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. “But it was certainly not a beautiful day in Buckhannon, Weston and Lewis and Upshur counties on Tuesday with a devastating flood,” Capito said. “It flooded some areas where I don’t remember ever seeing a flood ...
LOWELL — Washington County will receive two roadway safety grants for a combined $1.8 million, according to funding announced Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Village of Lowell will receive about $1.3 million for traffic signal, sidewalk and ...
MARIETTA — Washington State College of Ohio will hold a free ice cream social for prospective and current students, families and residents from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the college, 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta. Complimentary ice cream from Velvet Ice Cream will be available along with tours of the campus and renovated labs, faculty and staff and information about the college's academic programs and student resources. The social also will feature free hot dogs, inflatables from Play Time Party Rentals and a petting zoo with Gab & the Goats. Admissions, registration, financial aid and FAFSA ...
BELPRE – Belpre and Marietta City Schools will continue to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in the 2026-27 school year. According to releases from both districts, they will continue to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision and provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price and paid student meals. According to the releases, this approach “reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.” The districts ...
