Parkersburg

Downtown Parkersburg Set for Cultural Revamp with Proposed Public Art Mural at Judge Black Annex

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Parkersburg, W.Va. — Public art in downtown Parkersburg could soon be getting a vibrant expansion with a proposed mural initiative aiming to beautify and narrate the history of the area. Officials gathered Monday morning to discuss the prospective artwork planned for the exterior wall of the Judge Black Annex in Wood County. Senta Goudy, WVU Parkersburg’s Director of Civic Engagement, spearheaded the proposal during the Wood County Commission meeting, emphasizing the mural’s potential to enhance community engagement and celebrate local heritage. She proposed partnering with the Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley to ensure the … Read more

Parkersburg Firefighters Lawsuit Enters New Phase as Damages Recalculated Following State Supreme Court Ruling

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – The City of Parkersburg and its firefighters are reassessing damages in a lawsuit concerning holiday pay. The recalculations were prompted by a recent ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. During a hearing on December 8, Judge J.D. Beane of the Wood County Circuit Court allowed for additional time to submit calculations of monetary damages and back pay owed to the affected firefighters. The deadline for submissions was extended to February 7. At the heart of the lawsuit is a dispute over how the City of Morgantown compensated its … Read more