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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 09:50 am

Parkersburg News

Local news for Parkersburg, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

4 hrs ago | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Students display works at art cente.....

From watercolor paintings and pencil drawings to sculptures crafts, area children showed off their artistic works and skills at the Parkersburg Art Center this week.

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12 hrs ago | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Court sets revocation sentencing da.....

A Wood County man who violated the terms of his probation will be sentenced in September.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WV, Kenna, WV, Kanawha County, WV

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Chick-fil-A set to open Thursday

Some area residents Tuesday enjoyed a preview of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant set to open Thursday.

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Related Topix: The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

A Permanent Place in the Shade

The Parkersburg farmers market now has a permanent place in the shade. Wednesday morning crews were busy putting up the arches for the large tent structure on Market street.

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WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Academy Award-Winning Producer's Latest Film

Academy Award-winning producer and Parkersburg native, Pamela Tanner Boll, is showing her latest film in her hometown this weekend.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

District reviews preliminary enroll.....

Enrollment numbers released Tuesday by Wood County Schools give residents a snapshot of what this fall's transition means for area schools.

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Related Topix: The College of New Jersey, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay, Wood County, WV

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Rivalry shelved for ESPN's TitleTow.....

Bitter rivalries will be pushed to the backburner at least for one evening as ESPN visits Parkersburg for its TitleTown USA competition.

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Related Topix: Johnson State College, The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Staff, students finding ways to kee.....

Two signs of the times are visible at West Virginia University-Parkersburg as students and staff are taking advantage of ways to save on the cost of gasoline.

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Related Topix: West Virginia University, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Virginia State University, main campus (University of Houston System), University of Houston System, Jackson County, WV

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Schools to bring levy to voters

This November Wood County Schools will ask area voters to renew the district's $16.3 million continuing levy.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WV, The College of New Jersey, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Saving For College

State Treasurer John Perdue says not enough West Virginians know about a plan that can help them save money for their childrens' college education.

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Related Topix: University System of Georgia, State University of New York System, State University of West Georgia (University System of Georgia)

The Times West Virginian

Morgantown, Martinsburg enjoy sustained growth

Only two big West Virginia cities have experienced sustained population growth in recent years, mostly because they were boosted by high-tech industries, education and younger populations, according to Census ...

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Related Topix: Northern (Montana State University System), West Virginia, Morgantown, WV, Martinsburg, WV

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Historic Blennerhassett Hotel Up for Sale

WTAP has learned that the Blennerhassett Hotel in downtown Parkersburg is up for sale.

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Related Topix: Blennerhassett, WV

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Honoring Veterans in City Park

A new way to honor our veterans was announced in Parkersburg Monday. Officials want to keep cars from driving on the edges of the veterans memorials near the Washington Avenue entrance of City Park.

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Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Treasurer outlines financial progra.....

Wood County, city of Parkersburg, public service district and other local officials listened Monday as West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue outlined financial and investment programs available through the state.

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Related Topix: West Virginia University, West Virginia State University, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

The Market is Open

People flocked to Bicentennial Park Thursday for the first Parkersburg Downtown Farmers' Market.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WV

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Area youth captured black bear on c.....

A south Parkersburg youth caught a black bear with his camera, capturing the roving ursus americanus in his back yard.

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WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Pain Pill Protocol

Doctor's say 10% of the population can become addicted to pain medication. Thats why many physicians prescribe medicines such as percocet and oxycontin as a last resort.

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Related Topix: Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic), Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Health, Pain

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Some Vendors Sell Out on Opening Day

The new Parkersburg Farmers' Market opened at 11 a.m. Thursday and closed at 6 p.m. but several vendors left early after selling out.

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Related Topix: Blennerhassett, WV, Wood County, WV

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Dogs on Duty

Many area police officers have constant companions to watch their backs when they're on patrol.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WV, Drugs

Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Kids Fest a big hit with local chil.....

Around a thousand children gathered at City Park Saturday for the annual Kids Fest event, an outreach program of local churches.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

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Parkersburg, West Virginia is located in Wood County and is part of the Parkersburg Metro Area. Zip codes in Parkersburg include 26101, 26104, and 26106.

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