PARKERSBURG – The area experienced heavy rains throughout the day on Tuesday with high water in some areas and impacting the upcoming Waterford Community Fair. Since just after midnight Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service…
Katie McGlynn resigns from Marietta City Council; Davie Hendrickson appointed
MARIETTA — Second Ward Councilwoman Katie McGlynn resigned from Marietta City Council at the end of July, citing family obligations…
The Castle to continue series with Victorian housewarming
MARIETTA — The Castle will host an evening of Victorian hospitality, marking the 1888 arrival of one of Marietta's most…
Fair royalty announced
The 2026 Washington County Junior Fair royalty was announced on Tuesday. The competition was held Monday by the Ohio State…
Peoples Bank Foundation donates $2K to The Arc
The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley has received $2,000 from the Peoples Bank Foundation to support programs and services for…
Crime, wine and women's movement among ILR class topics at MC
MARIETTA – Nine new classes have been added to the Fall 2026 schedule at the Institute for Learning in Retirement…
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Runners take your mark: Fort Boreman Park will elevate the half marathon
When you are standing Saturday on Juliana Street awaiting the start of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, turn around for a second and take a look at the flag on the top of the hill that is behind you. The flag is part of Fort Boreman Park, a historical part of Parkersburg that
Editorials
Consider serving as a poll worker in Ohio
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day earlier this week, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose rightly seized the opportunity. It’s hard to overestimate the importance of a robust team of volunteers willing not only to ensure the security of our elections, but to guide those seeking to cast their ballots and generally make sure…
A bag of groceries is one of the most ordinary things a family can buy. But,…
GoPacks helps now and in the future
It’s a wonderful thing when community members can have fun while they are supporting an important…
Community support essential for BrAva event (editorial for 8/10)
Marietta has been getting a lot of attention lately. According to Ohio Magazine, it is a…
Fracking: Local concern gaining national attention (editorial for 8-8)
Business
Memorial Health Foundation grants $5,000 for Pleasants County disaster relief
ST. MARYS – Following the severe storm event last month, Memorial Health Foundation approved an emergency grant to help the citizens of St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, New Matamoras and surrounding communities. On July 21, disaster struck the cluster of small, rural towns when twin tornados touched ground. The strong winds and heavy rain not…
Local Columns
MOV Climate Corner: Why is there a war on renewable energy?
One would think that with the profusion of data centers, the growing need for more electricity for manufacturing, and the need to keep electric rates for residential consumers affordable, we should want energy from all sources: oil, gas, hydro, geothermal, nuclear, wind, and solar. But our state and federal governments seem to be opting…
The Way I See It: Half marathon uses new course Aug. 15
Cracking the Code: Too good to be true
Early Marietta: Henry the Dreamer and the Steamboat WASHINGTON
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Local events
Meetings ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 17, in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route…
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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
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