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While the number of books being checked out at the Parkersburg/Wood County Library has remained steady for the past few years, officials are seeing a lot more people coming into the library to take advantage of its programs, services and materials.

Nearly 120 of these new Hino snow-removal trucks will be a part of the West Virginia Division of Highways' snowplow fleet.

Debra J. "Debbie" Cunningham of Williamstown has become the first in West Virginia to become certified as a money, marketing and soul consultant.

Noon to 2 p.m., Norwood United Methodist Church, 23 Colegate Drive. For more information, 374-5606. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cornerstone Ministries, 27375 State Route 7, Reno.

For over 100 years Fenton Art Glass in Williamstown, West Virginia has been producing some of the most beautiful handcrafted art glass in America.

Dirty Jobs has always been a popular show, but Tuesday night's episode was especially important to the Mid-Ohio Valley.

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. -- Fenton Art Glass of Williamstown is being featured on the Discovery Channel show "Dirty Jobs." The episode airs 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Residents kicked off their holiday season with the annual "Trees of Our Heritage" exhibit Sunday at the Blennerhassett Museum.

Wood County commissioners agreed to write letters of support in hopes of garnering $3 million to $8 million in federal stimulus grant funding for nutrition education and creating healthier lifestyles.

The Wood County Commission and Fenton Art Glass Co. have teamed up for creation of a unique customized limited edition piece of glass artwork for sale to the public and as a marketing tool.

Nov. 2, 2009 Fenton Art Glass Featured on 'Dirty Jobs' on Discovery Channel Special to Huntingtonnews.net Williamstown, WV -- Glassworkers and other employees at the Fenton Art Glass Co.

Eleven-year-old Hannah Fein took a sip from a small cup of water and repeated the process three more times.

Bob Aaron Videographer: Bob Aaron Web Producer: Bob Aaron Reported: Oct. 16, 2009 4:01 PM EST 120 trucks made in West Virginia will be headed for the state Department of Transportation's fleet.

Williamstown, WV Employees of gift manufacturer Fenton Art Glass participated in filming an episode of the Discovery Channel television show Dirty Jobs in November 2008.

Officials broke ground Thursday morning on the third office of the West Virginia Central Credit Union.

Several Mountain State leaders will be at Hino Motors in Williamstown Friday as forty trucks are rolling off the assembly lines and into the WV-DOT. Governor Joe Manchin and Senator Jay Rockefeller will be at Friday morning's ceremony starting at 10 o'clock. The event marks the production and delivery of forty heavy-duty trucks for the West ...

Wind Chill: 39 F Font Size: Local law enforcement agencies are banding together to fight crime against the elderly.

The show went to the dogs and everyone involved was fine with that. Around 20 dogs of all sizes and breeds participated Sunday in the first Mr.

Ohio River bass weren't particularly good eating during the summer of 1965, according to George Houser, 67, of Marietta, who recalled a fishing trip on the Ohio with his grandfather that year.

After several years of planning, work to restore the wetlands has started. "It's exciting," said Betsy Caltrider, a member of the Williamstown Women's Club and chairwoman of the project.