MARIETTA — Dachshunds and their owners gathered downtown for Marietta Main Street’s third annual Dachshund Derby, bringing together races, costumes and contests while raising money for the organization. Frank, owned by Mitchell and Liz Eddleblute,…
Stirring up good times at Apple Butter Stir Off
BELPRE – Belpre Lions Club hosted the 48th annual Apple Butter Stir Off this weekend at Citivan Park with Pioneer…
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents today searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent target of Trump…
Food drive supports two Wood County food pantries
Donors gave both money and food Saturday during the Chick Crites Annual Food Drive, hosted by the Parkersburg News and…
ArtOberfest, Chalk the Block bring creativity to downtown Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Art, music and fall festivities came together Saturday as the Parkersburg Art Center hosted ArtOberfest and Chalk the…
Annual SleepOut raises awareness for youth homelessness
VIENNA – The Children's Home Society of West Virginia held the 11th annual Parkersburg SleepOut fundraiser Saturday in an effort…
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‘Job not done’: Williamstown boys top Buffalo for LKC title
WILLIAMSTOWN — It’s mission accomplished for the Williamstown boys soccer team, but not quite…
Braxton girls top 'Jackets for LKC three-peat
ALLIANCE — Marietta College's upset bid fell short at the University of Mount Union as the…
Upset-minded Pioneers fall 27-21 at Mount Union
Prep football roundup: Belpre blanked by Southern
Editorials
Farm City Days give kids important lifelong lesson
As has been the case for 28 years in Washington County, elementary school students got an opportunity this week to participate in Farm City Days, hosted by the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District at Hartline Valley Farms. Understanding our food supply doesn’t start at the grocery store is an incredibly important part…
Have you ever gone to a major theme park and been given a button to wear…
First-time voter effort an encouraging idea
If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…
Grocery prices sign of a larger problem in Ohio
Those struggling to find employment in our region already know what a recent report by the…
Job training support essential for businesses of all sizes
Business
Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs
MARIETTA – Washington State College of Ohio has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for its Associate Degree Nursing and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. According to a press release from WSCO, the accreditation is a significant achievement for nursing education at the college. The ADN…
United Bankshares plans Florida expansion with Palm Beach office
Dollar General open in Williamstown
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Development Authority and Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation will be holding…
Wood County Economic Development to hold annual meeting Oct. 14
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Washington County Career Center SkillsUSA elects officers
Marietta Community Foundation announces 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers
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