3+ day, 29+ min ago   (519+ words) On Aug. 13 the nation paused to reflect on the hardships imposed on the 10% of the population that will be celebrating National Left Handers Day. I fully understand that 89.4 % of the people reading this are likely snickering right now because they…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (261+ words) MARIETTA -- While local schools have already welcomed students back, downtown Marietta is marking the start of the new academic year with its First Friday Back to School event, hosted by Marietta Main Street from 5-9 p.m. This monthly event provides late shopping,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (208+ words) PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia University Wood County Extension Office will be offering a Dining with Diabetes class beginning Thursday, 10/01/26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on 23rd St., Parkersburg. Dining with Diabetes is a once-a-week class that runs for four…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (199+ words) PARKERSBURG - Twelve local nursing students were recognized Thursday as members of the seventh Mid-Ohio Valley cohort of the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program. WVU Medicine Camden Clark held a signing ceremony for students from West Virginia Junior College and West…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (641+ words) Ever since Congress passed the Standard Time Act in 1918, daylight saving time has been the subject of controversy. With the U.S. House of Representatives passing a law this year that would make it year-round, that controversy continues. In fact, a panel…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (350+ words) The YMCA of Parkersburg has announced its 2027 Heart of Our Community Award recipient. Jan Dils, an attorney, will be honored at the upcoming Heart of Our Community Dinner on March 3 at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central…...