BELPRE — Community members and their dogs came out to Civitan Park Saturday for the sixth annual Lions Club Dog Days Festival. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — The judges had their work cut out for them Saturday evening during the 2010 Miss Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Teen and Queen Pageant at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools continues to grow its prekindergarten programs in an effort to reach universal enrollment by 2013. » Full Story

MINERAL WELLS — About 3,000 union members and their families from throughout West Virginia gathered for food, fun and entertainment Saturday at the West Virginia Laborers’ Training Center on... » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — After riding his bicycle more than 3,000 miles, Randy Modesitt is home with his friends and family in Parkersburg.

“It’s great to be home,” Modesitt, 59, said. » Full Story

MINERAL WELLS — On the surface, Chad Cooper seemed to have everything going for him.

He was an intelligent, handsome young man who had the support of a loving, caring family. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Employees from Parkersburg Care and Rehab Center spent Friday cleaning, mowing and weeding at the home of 93-year-old Nettie Richards as part of a community service projec. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — Creative groups and organizations wanting to decorate their floats for this year’s Parkersburg Homecoming Parade have a new parade theme, Parkersburg’s Bicentennial. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — The newest members of the 2010 Parkersburg Homecoming royalty were crowned Friday evening during the Little Miss and Little Mister pageant at Blennerhassett Hotel. » Full Story

PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the WVU-P Foundation have named new top officials in their respective program. » Full Story