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Teen of the Week: Dance is preparing Parsons for life -
3+ week, 1+ day ago (970+ words) PARKERSBURG - An early life involved in dance has helped prepare Liliana Parsons for college and beyond. Parsons, 18, is a recent graduate of Parkersburg High School and a freshman at West Virginia University in Morgantown. She has been doing ballet for…...
Cracking the Code: Dolly’s example to follow
2+ week, 1+ day ago (535+ words) The USA lost an icon. The world lost a one-of-a-kind talent with the death of Dolly Parton. The media has done an excellent job of reminding us how talented Dolly was, all she accomplished and how she cared about people....
Marietta College hosts AmeriCorps 9/11 day event
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (367+ words) MARIETTA – Marietta College hosted an AmeriCops Vista event where students, faculty and community members could sign cards thanking veterans, first responders, and active military members for their service on Friday afternoon. This was in conjunction with creating “care packages” full…...
Op-ed: West Virginia recognized as national leader in small business development, entrepreneurship
2+ week, 1+ day ago (448+ words) For generations, West Virginians have been known for their hard work, determination, and willingness to build something from the ground up. Today, those qualities are matched by an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is helping new businesses not only launch, but succeed…...
Fun Times: Attracting, keeping residents requires effort
3+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) Most of us are proud of the state where we live for many reasons (and not so proud for others). But we don't usually tend to think of our home territory as "fun" as compared with other places. California, for…...
Editor’s Notes: Parton brought light to the world
2+ week, 1+ day ago (749+ words) At the beginning of this week, I planned to write about the Appalachian Regional Commission's release of this year's Chartbook -- particularly its "Classifying Economic Distress in Appalachian Counties" section. But my focus shifted Tuesday. The newsroom went unusually quiet for…...
Editor’s Notes: A pet owner’s fur-losophy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (565+ words) Having a pet (or three) is weird. One minute you're sound asleep, the next you are awakened by a perfect harmony of double meows alerting you to the fact that the cats would like their breakfast a bit early; and…...
Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” comes to Muskingum Park
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (782+ words) MARIETTA -- Marietta College will trade Shakespeare for Oscar Wilde when its outdoor theater program opens "The Importance of Being Earnest" on Thursday evening at the Muskingum Park gazebo. The free production marks the college's first venture into a non-Shakespearian play…...
South loses 76-50 shootout to University
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1176+ words) PARKERSBURG -- In an affair that lasted three and a half hours and featured more than 1,100 yards of total offense here Friday night inside Erickson All-Sports Facility during Parkersburg South's 60th homecoming, the Patriots were unable to keep up with University in…...
Wastin’ Time: Intrepid reporter Jess Mancini sets out to crack the code on microwaving an egg
4+ week, 1+ day ago (652+ words) Most mornings at around 6 or 6:30 I start thinking about what's for breakfast. I often ponder breakfast, lunch or dinner, and frequently argue with myself over what to eat, particularly about onions or olives on my pizza. Several years ago on…...