MARIETTA — The Historic Harmar Bridge Company has received a $300,000 donation from Laurie Hadler, a gift organization leaders said could help move the bridge restoration effort into its next phase. Hadler said she decided to make the donation after attending a board meeting and seeing ...
CHARLESTON - A majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said a West Virginia law prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for biological girls and women did not violate the rights of a Harrison County transgender girl. In a 6-3 decision ...
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 ...
PARKERSBURG - A special performance of “1776” as part of the America 250th celebration sponsored by Downtown PKB will be presented by the Actors Guild of Parkersburg at 8 p.m. Friday at the Center on Market Street, also known as the Wood County Resliency Center, 328 Second St. The show ...
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission has approved to give $15,000 to the Polymer Alliance Zone to help with an upcoming visit from a number of Japanese business officials to the area who are looking at places within the United States to possibly build and locate businesses and development to. Cam Huffman, director of external relations for the Polymer Alliance Zone, appeared before the county commission to seek a sponsorship for a July 14-16 visit to Wood County that will include 19 Japanese business officials, representing eight different companies as well as representatives ...
PARKERSBURG – Area non-profits will be able to apply for the PM Company’s 2026 Spirit of Giving grants starting today. The application period will be open July 1 through Aug. 30 for organizations serving vulnerable and underserved populations in Wood County and Washington County, according to a press release from the PM Company. In 2025, Spirit of Giving awarded $81,000 to 13 local nonprofit organizations, helping advance missions that provide vital services, education, and outreach. Since its founding, the fund has awarded more than 300 grants totaling $1,003,500 to nonprofits ...
