RAVENSWOOD — Top Century Aluminum executives will be in Ravenswood Saturday to meet face-to-face with Gov. Joe Manchin and other officials in hopes of making the plant profitable and keeping it open. » Full Story

Customers of the Central Boaz Public Service District will see improved fire protection and water pressure with a $1.4 million water line project that officials hope will begin this fall. » Full Story

The Parkersburg fire and police departments are trying to find those responsible for setting fires in garbage dumpsters and trash. » Full Story

MARIETTA — Americas Styrenics (formerly Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — As the country begins the shift to more fuel-efficent vehicles, state lawmakers have a number of concerns about a program being considered in states around West Virginia calling for the » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Friends and family were out in full force Tuesday night as Mayor Bob Newell and the 2009 city council were sworn into office. Wood County Circuit Court Judge J.D. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Wood County commissioners will convene in February as the Board of Equalization and Review to hear taxpayer complaints on property assessments. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has simplified its scholarship application process this year so applicants can do all the necessary paperwork online. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG —Maintenance crews are continuing work on the city parks’ restroom and bath facilities in an effort to modernize them. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Wood County Commissioner Rick Modesitt was elected president, commission meeting dates and times will remain the same and committee assignments were handed out during the commission’s fi » Full Story