PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as donations remain below hospital demand and supplies of some blood products fall to critically low levels. The supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day ...
The Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group is celebrating a 32nd anniversary. An ad in the former The Parkersburg News and Sentinel marked the beginning of the Wood County Society’s sponsorship of the support group. Gathered for this year’s celebration were, front row, from left, Patsy ...
Ohio special education advocates fear recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education will cause confusion, delays, and a loss of service to students. The Trump administration announced in June it will move the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office for Civil Rights to the U.S. Department of Justice. The special education office is responsible for making sure states follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a ...
MARIETTA — Marietta College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, according to a release from the college. Marietta was among 275 four-year colleges and universities included on the national list. The honor roll evaluates institutions based on their policies, services and outcomes involving students who transfer from community colleges to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Factors considered in the evaluation include transferability, use of previously earned credits, financial assistance, recruitment and admissions practices, student services, campus ...
The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today Adventure Through the Lens, Noah Strickler art exhibit, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Unearth Gems and Crystals, ages 5-13, check which library branch, all Wood County Libraries Jr. Chef Kid's Cooking Camp: Italian Eats, 9 a.m. to noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Neon Wired, teens 12-19, noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Neon Wired, teens 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class: Grilled Edition, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre Belpre ...
MARIETTA - The Frontier High School Alumni Association, representing the classes of 1969 to 1990, recently celebrated its 14th annual class reunion. Both nights, June 12-13, were held at the American Legion in Marietta. The Friday night mixer evening featured a cash bar, light snacks, soda ...
