Belpre News Archives

“We have about 15 or 20 who always help out. If we have ice cream, we get about 30 volunteers”

' The Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross awarded its Sponsor of the Year award to Belpre Middle School during a Red Cross luncheon at the Murdoch Avenue Captain D's Thursday. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“The water was very powerful. You couldn't help but be afraid.”

' In the near future, storm warnings may arrive thanks to one of the 50 people attending the weather spotter class. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“Anyone who's had an interest in the weather would find this interesting”

' Learn to watch the clouds and report your observations to the National Weather Center by taking the basic weather spotter class today. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“The museum is a never-ending project. We get things donated constantly. There is always another story, another part of history to tell”

' The Belpre Historical Society is turning 100 this year. The society was organized by the Belpre High School Alumni Association in 1908 for preserving information of historical significance to the Belpre area. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“A permanent improvement levy won't fix the problem because it can only be used to fix physical problems”

Belpre parents ask questions, learn what will affect their children By JOLENE CRAIG, jcraig@newsandsentinel.com Article Photos BELPRE - ' About 75 parents of students in the Belpre City School District attended ... via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“These dogs continue to amaze me.”

Local safety officials honored at annual awards event By Patrick Cooley, pcooley@mariettatimes.com Local police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians were honored Tuesday as part of the 25th ... via Marietta Times

“We strongly believe all stakeholders should have the opportunity to voice their opinion”

' Belpre Board of Education members voted Monday night to explore the reorganization of the district in a budgetary reaction to a poor five-year fiscal forecast. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“Belpre is a much smaller park, which makes it cozy.”

' Larger boat docks, a walking path and amphitheater were discussed Monday as part of a riverfront park project with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

The U.S. Coast Guard says a second Ohio River bridge has been hit by a barge in as many weeks. via The Times West Virginian

“The motorists did good, we didn't have a single accident reported”

' As snow blanketed the Mid-Ohio Valley Saturday, accident reports for area law enforcement agencies ranged from few to many as roads and streets were covered by snow following a night of freezing temperatures. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“I've been involved in the courthouse, watched many county commissioners and what they have done”

' Regardless of the results of the November general election, Washington County will have at least one new commissioner. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Inspectors with the state Division of Highways say there was no major structural damage to the Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge that was struck by barges Wednesday. via West Virginia Metro

Officials say there is no structural damage to the Parkersburg-Belpre and CSX railroad bridges after Wednesday's barge accident. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“Our mission is the safety of the driving public”

The U.S. Route 50 bridge connecting Parkersburg to Belpre, Ohio, has reopened after officials determined it was structurally sound despite being struck by two loose barges. via Cleveland.com

According to unofficial vote totals from the Washington County Board of Elections which can be view by precint: http://www.washingtongov.org/linkfile/precinct.htm or by candidates and issues: ... via WLTP-AM Vienna

“What kind of puppies are they?”

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama could be coming to the area over the weekend. via Marietta Times

“Four of my mother's rings are still missing. I would give anything just to have those back”

' On almost any other day, no one would have been home at the Dave Pannell residence. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

“Nobody wants you when you're down and out.”

By Ron Johnston, rjohnston@mariettatimes.com, Everybody makes mistakes. I mean, we're all human. via Marietta Times