Gran Azteca Authentic Mexican Food
RestaurantsCrave-worthy Mexican fix: Parkersburg folks, when you want bold flavors without overthinking dinner, Gran Azteca Authentic Mexican Food turns out fresh, made-from-scratch plates that hit the spot.
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Council votes to close part of 7th Street for Camden Clark’s new East Tower
The Parkersburg City Council has approved an ordinance to close part of 7th Street between Juliana and Ann street to make way for the proposed East Tower for Camden Clark Medical Center.
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Pedestrian struck in accident Thursday
A pedestrian was taken to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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Victorian Mansion Home to Same Family Since 1878 Listed for $695K
A historic Victorian home in West Virginia, The Chancellor House, has been listed for $695,000 by Eric J Corder of Coldwell Baker Select Properties.
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West Virginia's mysterious island will glow by candlelight for two nights this fall - West Virginia Explorer
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park in West Virginia will be lit by candlelight for two nights in October, according to Autumn Henthorn, director of operations and marketing for the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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USA, Canada, Mexico Face a Spine-Chilling Travel Shock as Mothman Festival 2026 Turns Into a Paranormal Hotspot
Mothman Festival 2026 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, offers a unique travel experience for tourists from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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