BLUEWELL, W.Va. — Giant puffball or Calvatia gigantea does little justice to the monstrous fungi harvested by a Bluewell man Tuesday. Bobby Turner watched the mushroom over three weeks as it grew to an enormous size. “It was on the side of my driveway,” Turner said. “No one has ever[Read More…]
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Vietnam memorial wall arrives in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — “Lest We Forget.” It is a saying displayed prominently throughout City Park late Tuesday afternoon and it was the focal point as the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrived at the park. People gathered Tuesday at the entrance of City Park, many holding American flags, as the[Read More…]
Wheeling restaurant unveils statue of Pope
WHEELING, W.Va. — A local establishment well-known for showcasing the Ohio Valley’s musical talent debuted a new star on Sunday as the community gathered to bless a new statue of Pope John Paul II recently installed in a special grotto at Generations Restaurant & Pub in Wheeling. The statue[Read More…]
Fish being tested following Freedom chemical leak
Ice buckets galore in Wood County
VIENNA, W.Va. – In keeping up with the trend to raise awareness, support and funds for research, area schools participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge Friday. “We challenged ourselves to raise $1,000 in two days and we far exceeded that goal,” said Greenmont Elementary School Principal Brett Ubbens. Between[Read More…]
New sign honors Weirton’s pro athletes
WEIRTON, W.Va. — The Weirton community now has a permanent monument to honor all of the professional athletes who have called the city home. The sign, officially dedicated Saturday, is framed by one of the goal posts from the old Jimmy Carey Stadium and includes the names of all[Read More…]
WVU’s PRT serves 2.2 million passengers a year
MORGANTOWN — First opened in 1975, WVU’s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system features 8.7 miles of skyway transit and serves 2.2 million passengers a year, said Arlie Forman, associate director of transportation and parking. And on the first day of classes alone, it serves 25,000-30,000.“The PRT was really designated as[Read More…]
Marshall freshmen move-in day
Steel going up for WVU baseball stadium
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — A stadium is coming together. Steelworkers are forming the frame of the WVU baseball teams’ home turf. The stadium is near the University Town Centre in Granville. Work should be completed in the spring. The ballpark will be home to the WVU baseball team as well as a[Read More…]
Wood County educators aim for ‘wow’ factor
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — From red carpets to animals to balloons to clowns, Wood County teachers and administrators focused on the “wow factor” for the first day of school Monday. “We wanted to wow our students so they would go home and talk about how fun school was and be excited[Read More…]