×

Features

Wirt grad Alex Trembly living out dream as fighter pilot

LAS VEGAS – The letter from first grade still exists – proof that Maj. Alex Trembly is living out his dream career. The 2011 graduate from Wirt County High School is an F-16 Viper (officially named by the Air Force as the Fighting Falcon) pilot, who was assigned to the 55th Fighter ...

Marietta couple celebrates 100th birthday and 75th wedding anniversary

MARIETTA - Richard “Dick” and Phyllis Holley celebrated both their 75th wedding anniversary and their 100th birthdays this year. The couple was recognized at The Glenwood Community Monday evening. Friends and family from across the country arrived by car and plane to attend the ...

Green beans: A standard for the home garden

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! The first week of June brought us some beautiful weather for working outside. I hope everyone took advantage of it and did some planting in the garden. Gardening not only provides food for the family but can relieve stress as well! I enjoy planting ...

Veteran John Gradwohl brings Navy skills to stage, bubble shows

PARKERSBURG – John Gradwohl said some of the skills he uses today, from repairing theater equipment to creating bubble shows with lights, music and projections, trace back to his time in the Navy. Gradwohl, 64, of Parkersburg, served in the Navy from 1982 to 1992 and left as a petty officer ...