Williamstown News

Gasoline prices have fallen, but the lower prices are doing little to boost holiday travel, experts said.

A Williamstown woman must now register as a sex offender for the rest of her life, after she pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse.

The city of Vienna has become the second city to give the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport a monetary boost.

A sense of nostalgia for classic cars brought many out to City Park on Sunday for the 36th annual Rollin' Oldies Car Club Almost Heaven Car Show.

Wood County commissioners Thursday announced they will pay the Humane Society of Parkersburg an additional $21,972 on the existing contract to assure the society continues providing after-hours animal control services through June 30, 2010.

Five sites in Wood and Wirt counties are among the 150 planned in West Virginia in the Civil War Trails program.

More than 500 young people are getting their hands dirty by cleaning up Wood County with the help from an organization known as the Mid-Ohio Valley Work Camp.

As West Virginia celebrates its 146th birthday, a local historian used the occasion to remind residents of Wood County's role in the formation of the state.

Several local activities are planned on Saturday in celebration of West Virginia's 146th birthday.

Some local facilities have incorporated precautionary measures to help stop the spread of the H1N1 flu.

The Williamstown Education Association plans to file charges with the state Division of Labor Relations over an alleged conversation between a school district administrator and a school employee, as well as the School Committee's alleged failure to fill a request for information.

The case against Susie and Roger Bailey, accused of setting fire to their family home and killing their parents and 10 siblings in 1969, was over.

The opening of the Williamstown Health Lifestyle Swimming Pool originally planned for Saturday has been delayed, officials said.

Family Day at the Williamstown House of Local History will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the Milne Public Library and in the Williamstown House of Local History's museum, both at 1095 Main St.

The Rev. Ken Calebaugh, who ministers at the First Presbyterian Church at Williamstown and the First Presbyterian Church at Waverly is retiring after 33 years of continuous service at the two congregations.

Higher gas prices and the slower economy made for fewer people at the West Virginia Welcome Center in Williamstown this weekend.

Max Nogay , hit three homeruns while knocking in six runs in Madonna's 8-1 win over Williamstown.

Memorial Day has many travelers on the road and many stopped by the West Virginia Welcome Center in Williamstown.

Williamstown's Tomlinson Park is covered with dozens of beautiful and majestic trees.

After almost a year away from home, a group of local National Guardsmen will return to their families this morning.