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Jordan wins another term as Williamstown mayor
PARKERSBURG — Incumbent Williamstown Mayor Paul Jordan has been elected to his third term as the mayor of Williamstown, with all 69 precincts reporting in the final unofficial results. The vote count was 546 for Jordan to 274 for challenger Jim Stage. Jordan said he’s appreciative of the community’s...
Williamstown girls seek 5th straight state track title
WILLIAMSTOWN — One for the thumb. A rallying cry made famous with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 1980s and an outcome the Williamstown girls track program is trying to attain at this week’s West Virginia High School State Track and Field Meet in Charleston. This year’s edition...
Songwriters Series supports the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - A Songwriters Series Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is coming to the Lafayette Hotel on Friday, May 17th. Described as a casual get-together for music lovers, Moon Mullen hopes to entertain while helping out his area shelter. Moon Mullen will be the...
First at 4 Forum: Peggy Runyon
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Peggy Runyon, of Glenville State University, stopped by the First at Four on Monday. She talked all things business & tech to continue our week on the subject. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m....
Raber questions library funding request
PARKERSBURG — Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber said he was concerned about the direction the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library was headed in under the guidance of Director Brian Raitz. “Over the past couple of years, Mr. Raitz has been very political and politicizing, in...
Yellowjacket boys hoping to compete for W.Va. single-A state track crown
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County boys track and field program seeks to continue its success which resulted in a Little Kanawha Conference and regional title, and see where the chips fall in an attempt to dethrone defending Class A state champion Buffalo. The two-day West Virginia High School...
White named Ritchie County High School Valedictorian as graduation draws near
ELLENBORO, W.Va. — Ritchie County High School’s graduation is set for May 19, starting at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. Valedictorian announced for the 2024 commencement ceremony is Tanyon Haze White, son of Toby and Deborah White of Pennsboro.
Look Back: Hoofing it
On the 3rd inst. a deer was seen in the vicinity of Elizabeth in Wirt County W. Va. Information came to Dr. S. Bolivar who mounted his horse and went in pursuit. He discovered him coming through a corn field to the river bank, and giving chase ran so close to him that his horse’s feet struck the animal who was disposed to flight. Having no fire arms with him, the Dr. was obliged to go some distance to the house of George Rochhold, where he procured an old musket, and getting back into a barge brought down the game.
Schenkel provides details on $9.4M riverfront projects
MARIETTA — The City of Marietta Community Development department has shared more information about the projects for which the city received $9.4 million in Appalachian Community Grant Program funds from Gov. Mike DeWine on May 6 to redevelop Ohio Riverfront Park as part of the new Ohio’s Wonderful Waterways Initiative.
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Wood County ready for 2024 Countywide Spring Cleanup
PARKERSBURG — The 2024 Countywide Spring Cleanup Event will be held at the Erickson All-Sports Facility Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. Wood County Solid Waste Authority is putting on the event in cooperation with other organizations at the complex located at 4601 Camden Ave. in south Parkersburg, said WCSWA Director Sarah Robinson.
BHS Picks Up Tune-Up Games with Philip Barbour, Williamstown; Indians Set to Face Colts Today
The Bridgeport High School baseball team picked up a pair of tune-up games prior to the start of next week’s regional tournament. The Indians, with a record of 29-4, will take on Philip Barbour at 5:30 p.m. today and Williamstown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Both games will be played...
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