Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame inducts 8, bestows awards

November 2, 2026

MARIETTA – Retired Army Gen. Robert Brooks Brown made his first visit to Washington County this weekend, giving the keynote address at the Veterans Service Commission Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Now serving as president…

Halloween at the Park brings families together for 39th year

MARIETTA — Free games, candy and food brought families together Saturday as Halloween at the Park marked its 39th year…

Boil advisory for Virginia Street area

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has issued a boil advisory impacting more than 130 water customers on Virginia Street,…

Casto convicted of 2014 Cindy Ball murder

A jury today found a Wood County man guilty of a murder that happened in 2014. Greg Casto, 57, was…

MC gets $1M for lighting, HVAC upgrades

MARIETTA – An award to Marietta College was among the grants to improve energy efficiency announced Thursday by the Ohio…

Mid-Ohio Valley Pagans find community through Samhain traditions

VIENNA – Remembering loved ones, reflecting on personal growth and finding a sense of belonging are central to the Samhain…

Local Sports

‘It doesn’t feel real’: Warren completes improbable run to district title

LOGAN — Liam Grosselin scored another clutch goal, Jonah Hollis had another clean performance…

Warriors fall in four sets to Pirates in district final

St. Marys wins W.Va. Class A state cross country title

TIFFIN — Marietta College upset No. 24 ranked Heidelberg by the score of 24-13 Saturday afternoon.…

Marietta College knocks off No. 24 Heidelberg, 24-13

Editorials

New leadership set to continue SEOPA's good work

Handling the responsibilities of the president and SEO of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority is no insignificant task. The organization supports “strategic partnerships that secure investments and opportunities to enhance the infrastructure, tax base, workforce, and overall quality of life in Washington County,” according to its website; and leading an effort like that takes…

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

Referees deserve better from all of us

Experts looking at the jobs landscape in Ohio have mixed feelings about how to present the…

Training and education are important - economic growth is, too

The Ohio River was the focus of our region’s economy for generations. As transportation and commerce…

Event reminds students there are good careers on the river, too

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

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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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