PARKERSBURG – The City of Parkersburg has been dismissed from two lawsuits stemming from a fatal fire at a downtown building that had been the subject of litigation over efforts to inspect the property prior…
Teen of the Week: PHS' Casto leads by example
PARKERSBURG – Emma Casto always tries to lead by example in 4-H and in life. The 18-year-old recent Parkersburg High…
National attention turns to Washington County injection well debate
MARIETTA — Injection wells have become a national flashpoint following an article in the New York Times, which references events…
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…
The 16th Annual Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival continues this weekend in Marietta
MARIETTA - The 16th annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival continues Saturday and Sunday in the historic Muskingum Park and…
Around Town
Barlow Volunteer Fire Department The Barlow Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual ice cream social on Saturday. BBQ…
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Local Sports
Williamstown’s Buttrey to compete in regional event
WILLIAMSTOWN – With a strong possibility of playing golf at the next level, Williamstown…
Etta Express adds to coaching staff
South’s Thompson suspended for season opener
O’Linn Aces Lakeside Larry O’Linn from Beverly hit a hole-in-one at Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly.…
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Editorials
Fracking: Local concern gaining national attention (editorial for 8-8)
Marietta has been getting a lot of attention lately. According to Ohio Magazine, it is a 2026 Best Hometown — and few who live there would doubt it. But according to a report by The New York Times, it is facing a challenge that has been creeping into our awareness for years, but may…
Those who have considered having naloxone on-hand because there is a chance they might need it…
Spread word on new drug dangers
Athens County’s Baileys Trail System has been completed, giving hikers, bikers, runners and other adventure-seekers access…
Trail system an example for Southeast Ohio (editorial for 8/6)
It is high praise from the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association that the group is asking the state’s…
Leave workers' compensation system alone in Ohio (editorial for 8/5)
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
Neighborhood News
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…
Around Town
Hudson High School Swing Marching Band finds a home away from home at Marietta College
Wit & Whimzy, Clutch Collective host final Second Sunday Pop-Up of the season
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