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Vienna City Council approves Joshua Cole as police chief
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (380+ words) VIENNA " Vienna City Council on Thursday unanimously acknowledged Mayor Chad Emrick's appointment of Lt. Joshua Cole as the city's next police chief, effective April 17. Cole, who has served as a Vienna police officer for 15 years, will assume the role at…...
Income Tax: Courage, strategy needed for economy
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (742+ words) It's a story common for regions of West Virginia that border Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. A recent college graduate of West Virginia University lands their first job in Pennsylvania. When it comes to deciding which state is more appealing on…...
Justice Department sues West Virginia, other states over voter information
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (112+ words) Justice Department sues West Virginia, other states over voter information'News and Sentinel Justice Department sues West Virginia, other states over voter information West Virginia officials announce burning restrictions Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal…...
Peterson announces retirement from Virginia economic development agency
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (222+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Parkersburg High School alumnus Chuck Peterson is retiring after 15 years with the Greater Richmond Partnership. A certified economic developer from the International Economic Development Council, Peterson worked for 37 years in economic development. Prior to joining GRP, he spent…...
Washington County Commission hoping to hold public meeting to answer questions about proposed Waterford data center
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (1227+ words) MARIETTA " Discussions and disputes continued over the proposed data center in Waterford during Thursday's Washington County Commission meeting. Community members in attendance said there is a lot of information going around and they are trying to decipher the facts. Due…...
Picture This: Best Buds
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (145+ words) A group of daffodils in western Washington County reaches skyward as plants begin the spring growing cycle again. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at [email protected] for…...
Tide in Knots: ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ opens at Actors Guild of Parkersburg
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (189+ words) PARKERSBURG " "Finding Nemo Jr." opened at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg on Friday. The production features a cast of 40 young performers, ages 9-18, who bring the Great Barrier Reef, the deep ocean, and Sydney Harbour to life through choreography, colorful costumes,…...
Larry Casey joins iTech as new Solutions Specialist
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (280+ words) Larry Casey joins iTech as new Solutions Specialist'News and Sentinel Larry Casey joins iTech as new Solutions Specialist PARKERSBURG " iTech announces the addition of Larry Casey as its new Solutions Specialist. Casey has 30 years of experience in the phone industry…...
Former YMCA swim coach sentenced for sexual abuse
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (677+ words) PARKERSBURG " A former local swimming coach was sentenced Friday to five to 25 years in prison on sexual abuse charges. David Andrew Adams, 38, of Parkersburg, was sentenced by Wood County Circuit Court Judge Jason Wharton to not less than one nor…...
West Virginia House passes ‘Jobs First’ bill aimed at aerospace industry
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (96+ words) West Virginia House passes "Jobs First" bill aimed at aerospace industry'News and Sentinel West Virginia House passes "Jobs First" bill aimed at aerospace industry Peterson announces retirement from Virginia economic development agency Picture This: Best Buds Senate passes West Virginia…...