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United Bankshares announces merger
January 31, 2013 PARKERSBURG — United Bankshares on Wednesday announced it will acquire Virginia Commerce Bancorp Inc. in a deal valued $490.6 million. more »»
Farmers market open this weekend
January 30, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The next to last Winter Market will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 705 Market St., the West Virginia University at Parkersburg downtown campus. more »»
Bridal, prom fashions shine at expo
January 28, 2013 MARIETTA — Models strolled the runway on Sunday, showing off the latest prom styles and bridal fashions before hundreds who attended the third annual Bridal and Prom Expo at Marietta’s Lafayette... more »»
Gustke honored for decades of work
January 28, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre community joined together on Saturday evening to honor Marie Gustke for her nearly seven decades of service. more »»
Parkersburg Shoney’s gets new look
January 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Shoney’s on Garfield Avenue in Parkersburg has undergone a complete remodeling. A Grand Re-Opening will be held Ja. more »»
Valley prepares for Super Bowl parties
January 27, 2013 PARKERSBURG — For professional football fans, one of the best days of the year — Super Bowl Sunday — is Feb. 3. more »»
VA not interested in St. Joseph’s
January 26, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The long-term future of the St. more »»
WVU-P opens doors of its culinary facility
January 24, 2013 PARKERSBURG — More than 50 people attended the ribbon-cutting for West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s downtown culinary arts center Wednesda. more »»
Cold snap warms up heating business
January 24, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Frigid temperatures have kept local heating companies hopping. more »»
Models, businesses glow at Project Prom
January 21, 2013 VIENNA — Although spring is months away, the fashions for prom season were in bloom during the Project Prom 2013 fashion show Sunday at Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna. more »»
City still interested in baseball team, stadium
January 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Mayor Bob Newell says he remains confident the city would find value in pursuing a baseball feasibility study. more »»
Hydro power big locally
January 20, 2013 MARIETTA — A Boston-based company is pursuing the installation of hydroelectric facilities on seven dams on the Muskingum Rive. more »»
Future unclear for solar project
January 20, 2013 MARIETTA — The future of what was to be the largest solar field east of the Rocky Mountains is uncertain after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejected a plan to finance the Noble County... more »»
Business environment looking up in downtown Marietta
January 20, 2013 MARIETTA — When one downtown Marietta business closed its doors at the end of December and another announced it would soon follow, it apparently wasn’t a sign of distress downtown but an aberration. more »»
Triad awaits OK on brine hauling
January 20, 2013 MARIETTA — A local disposal company says transporting brine from fracking operations in Pennsylvania to New Matamoras by barge is a better method than trucking, but the U.. more »»
Extension service to hold leasing meeting
January 20, 2013 PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University Extension Service is sponsoring an educational meeting for local landowners on Utica Oil and Gas leasing at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Parkersburg City Buildin. more »»
Beef Association holds gas drilling meeting
January 18, 2013 PARKERSBURG — As drilling and well development for natural gas from the Marcellus Shale make their way into the Mid-Ohio Valley, landowners need to be aware of what developers may do to their land... more »»
Belpre Chamber slated to honor Gustke
January 18, 2013 BELPRE — The Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce will honor a longtime business owner for her multiple contributions to the community over the past 66 years. more »»
Closure of St. Joseph’s set
January 13, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Camden Clark Medical Center has developed a time schedule for the closure of the St. Joseph’s Campu. more »»
Homebuilders look for new growth
January 13, 2013 PARKERSBURG — A sector hit hard by the recession has been construction, but several local officials believe there may be signs of positive growth in 2013. more »» |
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