MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved a resolution for the completion of the Devloa sewer project Thursday while Commissioner Greg Nohe clarified his stance on a potential moratorium for Class II injection wells. Democrat John…
Murder suspect among 20 indicted in Washington County
MARIETTA – A Marietta man was indicted on murder and other charges relating to a recent home invasion in which…
West Virginia woman killed in single-vehicle crash
NEWPORT TWP. – A West Virginia woman died this morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ohio 7. The accident happened…
The Whites to perform at Opry
BELPRE – Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites will bring its family harmonies and decades of country music tradition to…
Picture This: Belpre Marching Band performs for Homecoming Spirit Week
Members of the Belpre Marching Band performed a variety of songs outside of Belpre Elementary School Thursday morning as part…
‘Pound for Pink’ to support local women facing cancer
MARIETTA – Rockstar Wellness will host “Pound for Pink, Rock for a Cure” from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11,…
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Good friendship: Hurley, Archer’s golf story comes full circle at state
BEVERLY — Brock Hurley and Tanner Archer grew up playing golf together. Now, they’re…
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First-time voter effort an encouraging idea
Have you ever gone to a major theme park and been given a button to wear that says “First visit!” or some other form of celebration for the occasion? Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has a similar idea in mind when it comes to those about to cast their first ballots. The First-Time…
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Grocery prices sign of a larger problem in Ohio
Those struggling to find employment in our region already know what a recent report by the…
Job training support essential for businesses of all sizes
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Ohio infant mortality rate deserves full attention
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Wood County Economic Development to hold annual meeting Oct. 14
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Development Authority and Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation will be holding a joint annual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Discovery World on Market. Christine Davies, West Virginia deputy secretary for economic development and workforce participation, will be the keynote speaker. Davies joined the West Virginia Department…
Local Columns
Backyard Gardener: Garlic for the fall garden
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! October has arrived with some gorgeous fall weather. Summer is in the rearview mirror as we prepare for winter. This week, I want to talk about growing garlic (Allium sativum L.). Fall is the time to plant garlic, and the first couple weeks of October are perfect.! Your…
Living Democracy: Early voting is the way to go!
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Guest opinion: Investigation, prevention necessary to avoid injection well catastrophe
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Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announces 2027 Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway for regional schools
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