SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial Health System and the Memorial Health Foundation gathered at the construction site of the new Sistersville General Hospital on Friday for a signing and dedication ceremony of the ...
MARIETTA – Most – but not all – Mid-Ohio Valley communities will observe trick-or-treating on Halloween this year. Although the latest treat-gathering periods end by 8 p.m., folks will also need to remember to set their clocks back that night, with Daylight Saving Time officially ...
PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Middle School students put their engineering skills to the test Friday, using structures built from everyday materials to protect pumpkins dropped from a fire truck. The Great Pumpkin Drop Challenge brought together 31 gifted students in sixth through eighth ...
PARKERSBURG – The 30th annual Walk for Life was held Oct. 18 at Parkersburg City Park. The Walk for Life is an annual fundraising event for the Women’s Care Center. Every year, local churches and organizations build teams, and each walker takes financial pledges from family and friends to sponsor their walk. The goal for this year’s walk was $140,000 for the operation of Women’s Care Center, a Christ-centered medical clinic providing life-affirming choices for pregnancy and sexual health, according to a release from the organization. The services of pregnancy testing, ...
Makers Market Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 873 Farson St., Belpre, is sponsoring a Makers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from the market will help support the church’s school mission in Africa, Building a Better Burkina. The church is looking for local makers, bakers, boutiques, artists and small businesses to participate. There is no charge for shoppers. Those interested in a vendor space can email Tammie Brooks at Tammieb225@gmail.com for more information and a vendor application. Comment “Vendor” in the subject line. Halloween Square Dance A Halloween ...
PARKERSBURG — Camp Kootaga Foundation President James Bennon announced the addition of Christopher Burk as the foundation's director. As director, Burk will serve as an ambassador for both Camp Kootaga and the foundation. According to Bennon, Burk will work closely with the executive ...
