CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate had fewer bills to consider than the House of Delegates on Crossover Day, with debates breaking out over energy policy, obscenity and firearms for accused domestic abusers. The state Senate passed 30 bills Wednesday on Crossover Day, the 50th day of ...
PARKERSBURG — An ordinance authorizing a sanitation contract with a private hauler is not subject to the referendum process in Parkersburg’s charter, City Attorney Blaine Myers said Thursday in a written memorandum. “This Charter provision clearly excludes from the referendum process ...
VIENNA – Hundreds gathered at Grand Central Mall to browse the more than 70 vendors at The Sportz Fanz Card Show over the weekend. Card vendors ranged from categories like sports to Pokemon. Guests could browse, trade and purchase cards which ranged in price and popularity. Basketball ...
PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance authorizing a contract for curbside recycling service, and lifted restrictions on the public forum at their meeting Tuesday. The votes came on the same night Mayor Tom Joyce presented his proposed ...
VIENNA — The Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau held its annual Partners’ Meeting Wednesday night at the Grand Pointe Conference Center and reported sustained growth in visitation, expanded programming, and stronger regional partnerships. “Tonight really is all about our ...
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission approved $4,550 for organizers who are doing local commemorations for the United States’ 250th anniversary this year. Wood County Historical Society President Bob Enoch and West Virginia University at Parkersburg Director of Civic Engagement Senta ...