Lang, Nohe win commission races while Taylor, Ritter retain representative seats

November 5, 2026

MARIETTA – Washington County elects Stephanie Lang and incumbent Greg Nohe for Washington County Commissioner. Incumbent David Taylor, R OH-2, maintains his seat as the U.S. Representative for District 2 and incumbent Kevin Ritter-R retained…

Washington County library, 911, behavioral health levies pass

MARIETTA — Washington County voters approved library, 911 services and behavioral health levies Tuesday, supporting continued library operations and funding…

Democrat Amy Acton wins race for Ohio governor

Democrat Dr. Amy Acton has won Ohio’s race for governor according to unofficial election results. The Associated Press called the…

4 newcomers, 1 incumbent to represent Wood County in House of Delegates

PARKERSBURG – Two incumbent state senators reelected Tuesday will be joined in the West Virginia Legislature by one incumbent and…

Democrats win most statewide offices in Ohio

MARIETTA – Washington County may have stayed red, but many of Ohio’s statewide offices were swept up in the midterm…

Channell to display art at WesBanco in November

PARKERSBURG — Penny Channell will be displaying her oil and acrylic artwork during November at WesBanco Bank. Channell, of Parkersburg,…

Local Sports

’Jackets host Central in W.Va. small school showdown

WILLIAMSTOWN — Defending Class A state champion Wheeling Central head coach Mike Young's Maroon…

Mid-Ohio Valley Prep Football Statistical Leaders

All-Southeast District Soccer Teams

LANCASTER — Warren’s inspiring postseason run came to a close Wednesday with a 3-0 loss to…

Warriors outsted by Bexley in regional semis

Editorials

Give crash responders the room they need to work safely (editorial for 11/5)

Changes in the rules about how we approach and drive by traffic incidents have met some success in reducing the number of injuries and fatalities associated with roadway incident crashes. But there is still a danger to those who trying to help at such scenes. During this Crash Responder Safety Week, Buckeye State residents…

National Diabetes Awareness Month takes on a different significance in Appalachia, and WalletHub’s “2026’s Most Overweight…

Ignoring obesity epidemic only makes it worse

Handling the responsibilities of the president and SEO of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority is no…

New leadership set to continue SEOPA's good work

Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly…

Referees deserve better from all of us

Business

WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized in 2027 Healthgrades specialty care ratings

PARKERSBURG – WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center has earned national recognition for clinical…

Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital

Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of…

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

Is it too early for the holiday music?

Local Columns

MOV Climate Corner: The election and safe drinking water

Although many voters in the Mid-Ohio Valley have cast their ballots through early voting, many more will express their preferences on Nov. 3. Among the most important issues for the voters in this region are injection wells and the danger they pose to our drinking-water aquifers. Several candidates have expressed their views on this…

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