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Local business owner completes Goldman Sachs program

PARKERSBURG — The owner of Wine Down on Market has successfully completed the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, a nationally recognized initiative designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses through practical education, strategic planning and professional networking. Pamela Creel recently completed the program which provides small business owners with access to business education, growth-focused strategies, and a network of fellow entrepreneurs. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in areas such as financial management, marketing, ...

WCVSC Executive Director Darren Shearlock announces resignation

MARIETTA - Darren Shearlock resigned from his position as the executive director of the Washington County Veterans Service Commission effective at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Shearlock announced his resignation during the regular Washington County Commissioner meeting. “Serving the ...

Waterford FFA members earn State Degrees

COLUMBUS – Three members of the Waterford FFA Chapter were awarded the Ohio State FFA Degree during the 97th State FFA Convention in Columbus. Leia Barnett, Austin Greene and Grace Hartline received the degree, one of the highest honors presented by the Ohio FFA Association. The award ...

Pierce pleads not guilty to Fleming murder during arraignment

PARKERSBURG – The man who was indicted in connection with the disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming was arraigned Thursday in Wood County Circuit Court. Preston D. Pierce, 58, appeared before Wood County Circuit Judge Jason Wharton where he pleaded not guilty to the charges he was ...