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Spirit of Giving grant application window open for local nonprofits

Local News July 1, 2026

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 ...

Marietta couple celebrates 100th birthday and 75th wedding anniversary

Anniversaries July 1, 2026

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 ...

'1776' on stage Friday in Parkersburg

Entertainment July 1, 2026

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 ...

Historic Harmar Bridge Company receives $300,000 donation from Laurie Hadler for restoration effort

Local News July 1, 2026

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 ...

Round up

International News July 1, 2026

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices in their decision in a New Hampshire case Tuesday relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and more recent federal laws in ruling anyone born in the country is a citizen, with limited ...

Wood Commission approves $15,000 to help with business trade visit to the area

Local News July 1, 2026

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 ...