MARIETTA — History stretched from the Revolutionary War to the nation’s 250th anniversary Saturday as reenactors, historical organizations and visitors gathered for the third annual History in the Park at Muskingum Park. Hosted by the…
America 250th fete slated at Battle of Buffington Island observance
PORTLAND, Ohio – The 2026 annual Battle of Buffington Island Memorial Service and Marietta Militia Historical Marker Dedication, an America…
Fire reported again Saturday morning at Peoples Cartage warehouse
PARKERSBURG - Multiple fire departments returned to the Peoples Cartage warehouse complex on Camden Avenue Saturday morning after the fire…
Parkersburg expanding World Trade Center memorial near city building
PARKERSBURG – A project is underway to expand the World Trade Center Memorial at One Government Square in downtown Parkersburg.…
Taste and Tunes held Saturday
PARKERSBURG - “Tastes and Tunes is one of those special nights where everything comes together, great music, delicious food, friends,…
Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase begins Tuesday
MINERAL WELLS – The Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase will be held from Tuesday to Saturday this week…
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Local Sports
Kendall transitions into junior season at Findlay
As he prepares for his junior season at the University of Findlay, Marietta High…
Editorials
First place ranking should only inspire harder work
Even as there is plenty of room for improvement, Ohio is making an impression, as CNBC has named it the country’s top state for business in 2026. It’s the first time the Buckeye State has topped the list. Back in March, Gov. Mike DeWine used his State of the State address to talk about…
One wonders whether Ohio Senate Finance Chairman Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, sees the irony in railing against…
State-mandated civic centers could have opposite effect
Perhaps not enough Ohioans have been trying to reclaim their money, as the state Department of…
Don't leave unclaimed funds in hands of state
It is rare for a state agency to consistently work to collect less money from its…
Ohio BWC still helping employers keep more money
Business
PowerFlo Solutions grows Mid-Ohio Valley manufacturing footprint with Williamstown project
RENO — PowerFlo Solutions is expanding its footprint in the Mid-Ohio Valley as demand…
Crumbl to open new bakery in Vienna on July 17
PowerFlo Solutions to bring up to 200 jobs to Wood County in $20M investment
CHARLESTON – As multiple local and state emergency responders work to keep a fire at the…
Documents show recent history of violations at Peoples Cartage sister site near airport
Local Columns
The Way I See It: Any vacation without a trip to the ER is a good one
MOV Climate Corner: Need for air monitoring effort only grows
Cracking the Code: Impressions of Scotland
Life in the early 1800s through the lens of newspaper notices
Neighborhood News
Local events
Meetings ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m.…
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Wirt grad Alex Trembly living out dream as fighter pilot
Marietta couple celebrates 100th birthday and 75th wedding anniversary
Dorothy Clark wins seventh out of nearly 200 students at speech and debate nationals
Boot me out of the ballgame: A College World Series appreciation of Lambert Bartak
Ohio News
Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plant bailout fee
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a decision last week that, according to its challengers, allowed utilities to overcharge customers to the tune of roughly $115 million. It brings an end to a narrow dispute that started in 2021 but has its roots in the Ohio House Bill 6 scandal. Two groups challenged a fee,…