Nohe clarifies stance on injection wells at commission meeting

October 9, 2026

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…

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,…

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announces 2027 Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway for regional schools

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has announced the opening of applications for an Earth Day…

Local Sports

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…

Football teams look to secure playoff bids

Williamstown falls to Ravenswood in volleyball tri

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Editorials

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…

If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…

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

Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better…

Ohio infant mortality rate deserves full attention

Business

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…

Smith named new RMI Property Division Chair

Scalp cooling aims to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy

Camden Clark Foundation's Pink Mammogram Fund supports breast cancer patients

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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…

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