Vienna News

The Wood County Commission received news Monday that federal grant funds had been approved, but will need to be used by the end of the month or be lost.

The announcement of the Lakeside Landing retirement community will be made during a gathering from 3-5 p.m. today at Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna.

The president of West Virginia Wesleyan College's Class of 2013 told her fellow graduates Saturday that she didn't believe she was in any sort of position to give advice on the future.

After several years of effort and work, the Jackson Dog Park officially opened its gates to area dog owners and their canine companions Sunday with a special grand opening celebration.

The annual Kids' Day program on Saturday offered children the chance to play and learn through crafts and games at the City Park Pavilion in Parkersburg.

Vienna resident Kathy Hackett said she and her friend Carolyn Martin of Parkersburg met at Martin School in Parkersburg about 30 years ago.

Opinions on what local authorities should have done to the black bear that was wandering in the Jackson Avenue area vary from they should have made efforts to use a tranquilizers to they did the right thing.

Franklin Angelos of Wood County Christian School spelled walnut in the third round of the spelling bee Thursday among area second- and third-graders at Blennerhassett Middle School.

The Pioneer Antique Auto Club brought a collection of antique vehicles to Grand Central Mall, where they will be displayed today through Sunday.

Members of the Vienna Baptist Church Crafters have been putting together bracelets and selling them to raise money for the project.

Community members and business leaders joined forces Saturday for the grand opening of the new Peoples Bank branch at 1102 Grand Central Ave.

Joe Stephens bends two grapevines to demonstrate how they might be used in a botanical train setting.

UP: To Senior State Trooper Brad Lowe for earning the Superintendent Award, the West Virginia State Police's highest honor.

Christopher Adrian Shepherd, 38, 160 Harvest Drive, Apt. 3, Vienna, was acquitted Thursday by the jury in the court of Judge Jeffrey Reed.

Women's Care Center raised $105,668 at its annual fundraising banquets on April 18-19 at Grand Pointe Conference Center and The Lafayette Hotel, respectively.

Peoples Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its sixth Wood County location at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1102 Grand Central Ave.

This Vienna, West Virginia city centre hotel is situated close to several area attractions and offers spacious accommodations, complete with a variety of complimentary services and amenities.