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WVU Medicine Camden Clark offering Health & Wellness Day

Community News August 1, 2026

PARKERSBURG 鈥� WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center will hold its annual Health & Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Central Mall. The free community event will bring together more than 50 health and wellness exhibitors while providing opportunities to learn about local healthcare services and participate in wellness activities. Featured activities will include free health screenings, door prizes, a Temple Challenge group exercise opportunity and children鈥檚 activities including a Teddy Bear Clinic and Fit Fest Dance Parties with special character guests. The ...

CEOS show off skills at the Summer Showcase

Community News August 1, 2026

MINERAL WELLS 鈥� Adults also got in on the fun of showing various projects at the recent Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase. CEOS (Community Educational Outreach Service) members and open adult competitions provided many throughout the community with an opportunity to display their ...

Power Struggle: New Pleasants Power leadership fights with former management in bankruptcy filings

Business August 1, 2026

CHARLESTON 鈥� The recent bankruptcy filings this week by the management of the former Pleasants Power Plant reveal deep divisions with the plant's previous leadership, with one side calling the bankruptcy an act of bad faith and the other alleging gross misconduct. Omnis Pleasants LLC, the ...

Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase celebrates youth, agriculture and community

Community News August 1, 2026

MINERAL WELLS 鈥� The 2026 Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase welcomed hundreds of exhibitors, volunteers, families and community members to the Wood County 4-H Camp for five days of exhibits, livestock shows, educational activities and entertainment. The annual event, which was held July ...

Picture This: Art Camp offers free projects at Belpre Library

Community News August 1, 2026

From left, attendees Viviannette Sanchez-Smith, Brittany Boswell and Jami Robison paint designs on tote bags Friday during Art Camp at the Belpre branch of the Washington County Public Library.

Teen of the Week: Casto leads by example

Community News August 1, 2026

PARKERSBURG 鈥� Emma Casto always tries to lead by example in 4-H and in life. The 18-year-old recent Parkersburg High School graduate has been involved in 4-H since she was 5 years old doing a variety of projects and taking on leadership roles that help her accomplish many of her goals as ...