CHARLESTON – The former Pleasants Power Plant will continue operating as the company that purchased the facility more than three years ago seeks bankruptcy protections and a possible sale of the plant. According to documents…
3 twisters on ground in region at same time, National Weather Service says
PARKERSBURG - Three tornadoes that touched down in Washington County and crossed the Ohio River into West Virginia last week…
Harmar Days Festival brings music, art, food to Marietta's west side
MARIETTA – Parkersburg residents Jennifer McIntyre and Joby Sims were driving through Harmar Village Sunday when an obstacle presented an…
Morrisey tours storm damage in Pleasants County
ST. MARYS — Gov. Patrick Morrisey Saturday surveyed storm damage in Pleasants County where recovery efforts continued. Morrisey visited Wright’s…
Grandin urges schools to recognize different minds, restore hands-on learning
PARKERSBURG — A professor and internationally recognized autism advocate encouraged parents and educators Saturday to recognize the ways people think…
WVU Parkersburg rebrands radio station
PARKERSBURG – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has rebranded its radio station once known as The Beet as Tower 61.…
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Local Sports
MOV Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026
VIENNA — The 28th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet held…
LANCASTER — Trailing by a run and down to their last out, Beverly/Lowell Post 389/750 rallied…
Beverly/Lowell rallies for 2-1 state tournament win over Lancaster
BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a state tournament elimination game, Parkersburg Post 15 rallied from a 7-1…
Post 15 advances to state semifinals
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Editorials
Ask for state help after tornadoes
Though much of the talk about three tornadoes that struck last week has focused on West Virginia, the twisters were born in Washington County, where damage was significant. But though state help is already on the way in the Mountain State, with the hope that a federal declaration will be made soon, assistance may…
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers may have…
As always, the helpers are all around us
Here we go again, as not just the Mid-Ohio Valley, but large sections of West Virginia…
Put pressure on those who can provide federal help
Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency made an important decision this week when it opted NOT to proceed…
Ohio EPA right to abandon blanket approach to data centers
Business
Future of former Pleasants Power Plant uncertain as Omnis Pleasants files for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – The former Pleasants Power Plant will continue operating as the company that…
PARKERSBURG – United Bankshares has reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4…
United posts record 2Q earnings
This week the grandson of my neighbor who was in the the July 4th ATV accident…
Cracking the Code: Go your own way
MARIETTA - Readers of The Marietta Times have nominated and voted for their favorite organizations and…
Marietta Times Readers' Choice winners revealed today
Local Columns
MOV Climate Corner: Solar could stabilize your budget and save money
Switching to electric energy is my strategy for stabilizing home energy costs. Global events, like the conflict in Iran, highlight the volatility of gas prices. As I transition my home to be fully electric, the long-term cost of electricity is my primary focus. After a hail storm damaged my roof in April 2026, I…
The Way I See It: Comics have entertained readers for a century
Cracking the Code: Go your own way
Unusual names in early Washington County
Neighborhood News
Local events
Meetings ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route 676, in Palmer Square. ¯ The Belpre Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little…
Around Town
Council debates stage size, cost and location for Vienna’s Spencer’s Landing project
Around Town
Features
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
State audit says Ohio’s only public HBCU inaccurately charged students tuition and fees
Central State University incorrectly charged students tuition and rent, according to State Auditor Keith Faber. Faber recently released an audit of Central State University’s finances from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. He is requiring Central State’s former CFO Curtis Pettis and his insurance company United Educators to pay back more than $105,000…