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Vienna officials weigh in on candidate’s pool claims
VIENNA — Vienna officials responded to discussion during mayoral candidate Chad Emrick’s town hall last week about the total amount spent on the Vienna pool project. Emrick said the city had spent a total of $8.5 million, which includes $420,000 for the start, a $6.8 million construction bid, $357,000 in change orders, $23,000 in concession stand equipment, and $870,000 in interest on the loan.
Mid-Ohio Valley Odds and Ends
VIENNA — The monthly meeting of the GFWC Parkersburg Woman’s Club was held June 4 at the Parkersburg Country Club. President Kathy Roedersheimer opened the meeting by introducing state President Natalie Hinkle. Pamela Santer provided the meditation and led the pledge. Table floral arrangements were made by Janet Shinsky and were later given as gifts to members.
Parkersburg Pridefest returns for its 7th year
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg Pridefest gathers a huge crowd for its 7th annual festival. Each year, Parkersburg Pridefest brings in more and more people. This year, they had multiple different vendors, even including resources such as medical systems and planned parenthood. Some of Parkersburg’s favorite Drag Queens performed as...
Lubeck PSD to meet this Thursday
WASHINGTON, W.Va. — The Lubeck Public Service District will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the district offices at 301 Ox Johnson Lane in Washington, W.Va. Items on the agenda include discussion of the New England Ridge water line extension.
Parkersburg City Council has full agenda Tuesday
PARKERSBURG — Firefighter and police wages and end-of-the-fiscal-year budget revisions are on Parkersburg City Council’s agenda Tuesday. Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in its chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. An ordinance on first reading would enact the police and fire department raises for...
High Points of the Valley
* Belpre City Schools’ Enzo Astorga may have been done with national competition after the first round of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, but he says he has been inspired to keep trying for another trip for the event’s 100th anniversary next year. From exploring Washington, D.C. (and the Museum of Illusions), to simply being among the 244 participants who formed lifelong memories during the trip, Enzo said he had a really good time during Bee Week. How wonderful to be able to learn, have fun, dive into our nation’s capital AND come away with a fresh determination to do it all again next year. Well done, Enzo!
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024 enshrined
VIENNA — Prominent sports figures from around the Mid-Ohio Valley gathered on Saturday at the Grand Pointe Convention Center to induct the class of 2024. The loaded class included Bryan Canterbury (Jackson County), Michael Cox (Pleasants County), Janet Frazier (Wirt County), H. Dugan Hill (Noble County), Megan McCauley (Washington County), David Mossor (Ritchie County), Rod O’Donnell (Washington County), Timothy Phillips (Wood County), Fred Sauro (Wood County) and Jim Wharton (Wood County).
Cutler native competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games
MILLINGTON, Tennessee — A native of Cutler, in nearby Washington County, will join more than 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge June 21-30 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Navy Senior Chief Cyber Warfare Technician Mitchell "Mitch" Sheppard will be competing against athletes representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. During the 10 days of competition, Sheppard will...
Washington County Republicans welcome Yost to Lincoln Dinner
MARIETTA — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost told Washington County Republicans Saturday that he feels the law applied impartially to everyone is America’s best defense against injustice. The Washington County Republican Party held its Lincoln Dinner Saturday night at the Marietta Shrine Club. Washington County Republican Party Vice...
Blennerhassett DAR members attend state conference
PARKERSBURG — Members of the Blennerhassett Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended the West Virginia DAR State Conference two months ago in Martinsburg. Attending were Cathy Hinkle, Mary Ellen Brown, Ashley Burgess, Mickie Richardson, Stacey Adams, Shannon Sams-Harper and her daughter Taylor Sams. The Blennerhassett Chapter received: first-place...
Ohio Public Works Commission FY2026 application info now available
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) application information and guidelines for Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) are now available for Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. Eligible projects include: • Roads/cuardrails • Bridge/culverts ...
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