Long before a family named Blennerhassett made an island in the middle of the Ohio River their home, people were living and working on the island a few miles downstream from what is today, Parkersburg ...

The Ohio Village Muffins will take on a local team in an 1860s-style baseball game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Blennerhassett Island State Historic State Park. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — An ...

PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WJW) – Have you ever wondered what happened to Aaron Burr after he shot Alexander Hamilton? Believe it or not, his story led him to an island on the Ohio River, and it’s just a ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is off to a strong start for its 2010 season. The historic island in the Ohio River drew about 200 visitors Saturday on opening day.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The state Division of Natural Resources will conduct a controlled deer hunt on Blennerhassett Island near Parkersburg on Nov. 5 and 8. DNR Director Frank Jezioro says the ...