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Wood County BOE OKs rise in cost of building new Lincoln Elementary

PARKERSBURG — In an effort to combat rising prices, the Wood County Board of Education approved the $24.6 million bid for the construction of the new Lincoln Elementary to Grae-Con Construction even with the bid coming in at around $5 million over the original projection. “Our ...

After public forums, group to sift through suggestions to improve Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG — With the final meeting in an eight-part community information series on substance use concluded, organizers are preparing to narrow nearly 400 ideas into a handful of workable projects aimed at improving local life. Parkersburg City Councilwoman Wendy Tuck said the series ...

Two Parkersburg High School students taken into custody over alleged threats

PARKERSBURG — A release from Wood County Schools said the district responded to a potential threat at Parkersburg High School Sunday. The release said on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 13, Wood County Schools received information regarding a potential threat directed at Parkersburg High ...

Skull, other skeletal remains found in Wirt County under investigation

PALESTINE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police are investigating a human skull and other remains found over the weekend in Wirt County. Troopers were notified Sunday afternoon that a squirrel hunter discovered a skull off Courtney Ridge Road in Palestine, according to a statement ...

Contour Airlines to continue service until rebid

WILLIAMSTOWN — Contour Airlines will continue to provide service to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport until next year while the federal Essential Air Service contract will be rebid. In an order dated Sept. 12, available on Regulations.gov, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) ...

Parkersburg introduces program to streamline, encourage building houses

PARKERSBURG — A new initiative by the City of Parkersburg’s Planning & Development Department aims to make it easier for people to build houses on vacant lots. The Neighborhood Infill Supported Development program offers five pre-approved building plans and additional support to ...