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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 Riverside Marine near St. Marys where Pleasants County Commissioner Mike Smith showed him damaged homes, campers, utility poles and other property. “It’s really always important to get a personal view of what’s going on, to see how the communities are affected from tragedy,” Morrisey said. Morrisey said visiting damaged areas gives him an opportunity to directly hear from residents and local officials while evaluating the work of the West Virginia Division of Highways, West Virginia…

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As always, the helpers are all around us

“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers may have been speaking encouragement to children when he taught us that, but its truth rings even clearer when Mid-Ohio Valley residents are forced to look — and respond — so often. This week, communities across our region and deep…

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United posts record 2Q earnings

PARKERSBURG – United Bankshares has reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or 95 cents per diluted share. Second quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.56%, 9.53%, and 15.15%, respectively. “We delivered record…

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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…

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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…