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Fouss preserves a legacy at Leavitt Funeral Services

BELPRE — A longtime director at Leavitt Funeral Home and Crematory Services has a passion and love for antique automobiles and the stories they carry, including the 1957 Cadillac owned by the funeral home. “It’s just something I’ve always loved,” Dana Fouss said. “Even as a kid, ...

Parkersburg City Council tables change to URA membership

PARKERSBURG – After debate and multiple proposed amendments, Parkersburg City Council narrowly voted to table a resolution changing the makeup of the Urban Renewal Authority. The authority – which acquires property through buying, donations and eminent domain and sells it – is made up of all nine members of council. They were still meeting as the authority as of 10 p.m. Tuesday following the regular council session. The resolution would have changed the membership, after amendments, to seven members – two from council and five appointed residents of the city. But it was ...

Weekly Artsbridge schedule

Today Debbie and Steve Sisson Multi-Media art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Walking Through the Books - all ages 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Frederick Hayes art exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Story Hour, ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Story Hour, ages 3-6, 1-2 p.m., Marietta Public Library Dungeons and Dragons Club, grades 5-12, 4-5:30 p.m., Barlow Branch Library Teens Only Game Night, 4-5:45 p.m., Belpre Public Library Intro to Stained Glass Art, adults, 6-8 p.m., Parkersburg Art ...

Two-vehicle crash results in lane closure, power outage on Emerson Avenue

PARKERSBURG - A two-vehicle crash involving an Amazon delivery truck and a tow truck took place shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday on Emerson Avenue north of Interstate 77 heading toward Waverly. At 10:55 a.m., the Wood County 911 Center received over 10 calls reporting power lines down, which was the result of a vehicle striking a utility pole. A 911 center supervisor said the Amazon vehicle ended up on its side with power lines coming down and trapping the wrecker, which was owned by Westfall Wrecker Service. The supervisor reported there were multiple fire and police emergency ...