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GLADYS ANN PUROL July 7, 2023 - Dec. 27, 1950 Surrounded by her husband and children, Gladys Ann Purol completed her earthly journey on July 7, 2023 after h

In 2001, the Women’s Giving Alliance was founded to support women and girls through pooled philanthropy. It has awarded $7.7 million in grants.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Launches Women’s History Exhibit at 11/30 Visitors Center Share Article Franklin County Visitors Bureau spotlights Womens History in "Vision, Voices, and the VOTE," a new exhibit, at the 11/30 Visitors Center. The long struggle for women’s suffrage culminated on August 18, 1920 with ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. It was a step forward for civil rights in America. "Vision, Voices and the VOTE" tells the stories of centuries of Franklin County w...

Nora V. Brown Nora V. Brown, 88, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born July 2, 1932, to the late Ellen Elizabeth and Okey Wilson. Nora lived a full and colorful life. She was the eldest of nine children, which came with a great deal of responsibility. She left high school early and entered the work force. Later in life, she proudly finished her education. On Jan. 14, 1956, she married her first love, John Little, and they shared three da...