mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. In order to best adhere to COVID-19 regulations the graduation ceremony was held in one of the colleges parking lots. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. WVU-P set up a stage and chairs outside for students, faculty, friends and family to enjoy the ceremony. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Ricky the Riverhawk rode around the graduation to celebrate the school’s 60 year anniversary and the 2021 graduates. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Children were able to learn valuable gardening skills Saturday in Marietta from a group effort between OSU Extension and Go Packs in Marietta. The families were able to take home two big pots and one medium pot per child that contained tomato, spinach, green beans and marigold plants. (Photo Provided) Children were able to learn valuable gardening skills Saturday in Marietta from a group effort between OSHA Extension and Go Packs in Marietta. The families were able to take home two big pots and one medium pot per child that contained tomato, spinach, green beans and marigold plants. (Photo Provided)
mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Staff Sergeant Greer and Staff Sergeant Einarson, recruiters with the Marines say the pledge of allegiance before the ceremony. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) The recruits lined up an were presented with a certificate in honor of their commitment. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Veterans, recruitment officers and military moms came out to honor graduates going into the military. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Veterans, recruitment officers and military moms came out to honor graduates going into the military. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
The recruits lined up an were presented with a certificate in honor of their commitment. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Dottie Bibbee, vice president of the Wood County Historical Society, points out fire damage that occurred to the home during the Civil War Era that can still be seen all these years later. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) The Wood County Historical and Preservation Society and the Wood County Public Library teamed up on Saturday to reconnect Parkersburg to its roots with a fun filled day of activities at the Phelps-Tavenner House Saturday. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Saturday was the last day of the Spring History Scavenger Hunt at the historic Phelps-Tavenner House. Visitors participated in a scavenger hunt and enjoyed a Garden Heritage Day celebration. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Photos by Madeline Scarborough
Staff Sergeant Greer and Staff Sergeant Einarson, recruiters with the Marines say the pledge of allegiance before the ceremony. The recruits lined up an were presented with a certificate in honor of their commitment.
Veterans, recruitment officers and military moms came out to honor graduates going into the military. This is the second year that local military moms have organized a ceremony in honor of students who have committed to different branches of the military.
“Your community friends and family believe in you and stand with you,” said event organizer and proud mother of a Marine