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Parkersburg continues efforts to clean Point Park, trail after floods

Point Park and the Parkersburg Ohio River Trail remain closed as city workers continue work to remove mud deposited by back-to-back floods earlier this month. “We appreciate the public’s patience as ... read more

Transit levy on ballot for Parkersburg and Vienna voters in primary

Voters in Vienna and Parkersburg will decide whether to renew a long-standing levy that funds the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority. read more

Four people charged after shooting reported in Parkersburg, police say

Four people were charged after a shooting was reported in Parkersburg on Saturday, police said.The arrests stem from an incident about 8 a.m. in the 1600 block ... read more

Parkersburg Art Center announces Portrait Artist Caper fundraiser competition

The Parkersburg Art Center is hosting an artful fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, starting at 5 p.m. called “the PAC Portrait Artist Caper.” “There is this wonderful British competition show called ‘Skye ... read more

Warren softball falls to Parkersburg South

On senior night, Parkersburg South softball had the opportunity to honor seniors Emma Johnson and Becca Beatty for their years of dedication to the program. The Patriots took full advantage of the ... read more

‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament being held this weekend in Parkersburg

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #79 is hosting the ‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament this weekend in Parkersburg. read more

Police: Pair charged with child neglect after man accused of firing shots during argument

A Parkersburg couple was charged with child neglect after officers investigating a shots fired incident found deplorable living conditions for the pair’s childr ... read more

Show You Care: Parkersburg students and retirees grow tomatoes while cultivating relationships

An unlikely team of Parkersburg students and retirees are working together to grow tomatoes and grow community relations in the process. read more

Derby of a Day: Parkersburg holds annual fishing classic

The Wood County Recreation Commission held its 43rd annual fishing derbies from 9-noon Saturday at City Park and Southwood Park in Parkersburg. Kela West, site supervisor and administrative assistant ... read more

Former coach of Kim Caldwell reacts to the exciting news

Caldwell has quickly sprinted through the NCAA ranks going from being a head coach in her home state at Glenville State where she exceled, to taking a job at Marshall where she won the SBC and made a ... read more

Guest editorial | Higher education numbers increase for W.Va. high school graduates

The following editorial appeared in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel, Parkersburg, West Virginia. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Times-News. read more

Union-North Tama shuts out TigerHawks at home

The Union-North Tama girls soccer team notched their fourth shutout of the 2023-24 season last week Thursday, tapping out the North Fayette Valley TigerHawks 3-0 at Union Stadium. In their defeat of ... read more