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PARKERSBURG The Ohio River Water Trail in Parkersburg has been designated a National Recreation Trail-National Water Trail by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt.
The 57.7-mile trail is jointly managed by the Wood County Alternative Transportation Council and the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau on behalf of the Wood County Commission. Providing accessible recreation opportunities for residents and visitors to Parkersburg, the trail has 13 river access points, parking and boat ramps, half of which are accessible for people with disabilities.
“The designation will further increase the profile of the Ohio River Water trail and will aid in our efforts to market the trail to paddlers from our region and tourists planning a visit,” said Mark Lewis, president and CEO of the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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VIENNA The Vienna City Council met on Thursday for its last meeting of the year with major discussion for the proposed ordinance to amend the city article that deals with the increase or decrease of Business and Occupation exemption amounts, as well as the proposed bid acceptance of an auction agency for the sale of city property.
In the public forum, Kim Williams, owner of Jewelry Buyers of Vienna and soon to be a councilmember, addressed council again with her concerns for the proposed amendment exemption amount cap of $50 for the B&O tax, which was in its second reading on Thursday and subject to passage.
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The newly established Storywalk at Spencer’s Landing in Vienna, a project spearheaded by the Vienna Public Library, encourages both “literacy and physical activity,” according to Director of Library Services Brenna Call. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
VIENNA After several months of preparation, the Vienna Public Library has unveiled its new Storywalk, which is located on the walking path of Spencer’s Landing in Vienna.
“It’s a great project and it’s something we are really proud of,” Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp said. “It’ll be really good for the city because it encourages kids to read and walk and get exercise.”