St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church: a Parkersburg Presence for Over 100 Years
Sitting on a knoll above the 500 block of Market Street, the first church for the growing Catholic community of Parkersburg (Wood County) was constructed in 1850 with Father Robert J. Lawrence as pastor.
Summer of 1958
By Chris Lloyd Today, We crouch on the front porch in a small sliver of shade, Watching the cracked sidewalk moving in a heat-laden mirage, […]
The Golden Rule Building and Belington Bakery
By Alan Byer The Golden Rule Building in downtown Belington, Barbour County has withstood the test of time—123 years as this is written—and has survived […]
The Appalachian String Band Festival Glue: The Legendary Floyd Ramsey
By Malcolm Smith Some say “home” is where your story begins. Down an abandoned road off Route 60 near the ghost town of Winona, WV, […]
From the Editor: Summer 2025
I spend quite a bit of time each issue thinking over this “Letter from the Editor” and what to share with our subscribers. I have […]
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