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‘Experience of a lifetime’ for PHS student

PARKERSBURG — The jersey alone was better than sliced bread. Yet, more exciting news was yet to come. In front of more than 75 students and faculty members inside the Parkersburg High School library on Tuesday morning, PHS senior Jacob Smith — a.k.a. Atlanta Falcons Super Fan — ...

Former Wood County coach, teacher enters plea to sexual abuse charges

PARKERSBURG – A former middle school basketball coach and Parkersburg South High School teacher entered a guilty plea this week to two counts of sexual abuse while still maintaining his innocence. According to court documents, Dwain Lee Sponseller, 42, changed his plea Monday before Wood ...

Big Reds avoid shutout in loss to Redskins

PARKERSBURG — Brodee Lucas was a batter away from a shutout here Tuesday evening at Bennett Stump Field inside City Park as Hurricane secured an 8-1 victory versus Parkersburg to remain unbeaten in Mountain State Athletic Conference play. The defending Class quad-A state champions of ...

Braun Doak’s no-hitter lifts Waterford past Belpre

WATERFORD — Over their winning streak that had stretched to four games heading into Tuesday night’s Tri-Valley Conference game against Belpre, the Waterford Wildcats have been playing some pretty darn good baseball. The Wildcats may have taken things to another level and played their ...

Local swimmer captures national title

PARKERSBURG — The YMCA of Parkersburg is proud to announce that local swimmer Levi Priddy captured a national title in the 100 Freestyle at the 2026 YMCA Short Course National Championship, held last week in Greensboro. In addition to his national championship performance, Priddy also placed 6th in the 100 Backstroke, further solidifying his place among the top swimmers in the country. Priddy represents the YMCA of Parkersburg and is a graduating senior at River Valley High School in Bidwell, Ohio. His success is a reflection of both his dedication and the strong support system ...