Parkersburg NewsLocal news for Parkersburg, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Honoring Veterans in City Park- July 15, 2008 A new way to honor our veterans was announced in Parkersburg Monday. Officials want to keep cars from driving on the edges of the veterans memorials near the Washington Avenue entrance of City Park.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/honoring-veterans-in-city-park?fromrss=1 Treasurer outlines financial progra.....- July 15, 2008 Wood County, city of Parkersburg, public service district and other local officials listened Monday as West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue outlined financial and investment programs available through the state.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/treasurer-outlines-financial-progra?fromr... The Market is Open- July 15, 2008 People flocked to Bicentennial Park Thursday for the first Parkersburg Downtown Farmers' Market.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/the-market-is-open?fromrss=1 Area youth captured black bear on c.....- July 14, 2008 A south Parkersburg youth caught a black bear with his camera, capturing the roving ursus americanus in his back yard.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/area-youth-captured-black-bear-on-c?fromr... Pain Pill Protocol- July 14, 2008 Doctor's say 10% of the population can become addicted to pain medication. Thats why many physicians prescribe medicines such as percocet and oxycontin as a last resort.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/pain-pill-protocol?fromrss=1 Some Vendors Sell Out on Opening Day- July 14, 2008 The new Parkersburg Farmers' Market opened at 11 a.m. Thursday and closed at 6 p.m. but several vendors left early after selling out.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/some-vendors-sell-out-on-opening-day?from... Dogs on Duty- July 13, 2008 Many area police officers have constant companions to watch their backs when they're on patrol.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/dogs-on-duty?fromrss=1 Kids Fest a big hit with local chil.....- July 13, 2008 Around a thousand children gathered at City Park Saturday for the annual Kids Fest event, an outreach program of local churches.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/kids-fest-a-big-hit-with-local-chil?fromr... Patsy Ramsey's Friend Speaks Out- July 13, 2008 It's been 12 years since JonBenet Ramsey was murdered and the news that the family is free from suspicion is not new for some.http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/patsy-ramseys-friend-speaks-out?fromrss=1 Recycling Door Hangers- July 12, 2008 The City of Parkersburg might soon be leaving notes on your door. The Division of Waste and Recycling has recently started using informational door hangers to help stop any problems with waste and recycling ...http://www.topix.net/city/parkersburg-wv/2008/07/recycling-door-hangers?fromrss=1 |