Voices of Valor: Following in his parents' footsteps, Woods served, continues to help veterans

September 2, 2026

MARIETTA - His parents' service in World War II inspired a Washington County man who spent 26 years in the military followed by a life of service to fellow veterans. Larry Woods, 75, is the commander of AMVETS Post 1788 in Marietta, one of several veterans organizations of which he is a member. His dad, Elvin M. Woods, served in World War II under the command of Gen. George Patton. His mother, Elah L. Rose Woods was in the medical corps in a naval hospital in Maryland during the war. “Mom and Dad were my…

Newport awarded $133,000 for new sewer design

NEWPORT – The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) announced the approval of low interest loans for two projects in Newport…

"Born This Way" star to keynote 33rd People First self-advocacy conference

RIPLEY – People First of West Virginia, a statewide self-advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold…

West Virginia-led coalition wins federal lawsuit blocking New York climate law

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West Virginia House candidate Beanard facing domestic battery charge

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Four local graduates receive Appalachian Ohio scholarships

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Local Sports

Marietta volleyball falls to Parkersburg South

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Hill’s pinch-hit 2-run double leads Giants

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Scoreboard (9/1)

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Editorials

Accessible data should improve outcomes for students, Ohio

Want to know more about how well Buckeye State public schools are preparing our young people for the next phase of their lives? The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced last week a couple of new tools: one tracking the education level of high school graduates, and another tracking career outcomes. According to…

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Business

Capito visits Northwest Pipe, Discovery World in Wood County

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Highmark program aims to help members earn GEDs

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Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post

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Local Columns

Cracking the Code: Dolly’s example to follow

The USA lost an icon. The world lost a one-of-a-kind talent with the death of Dolly Parton. The media has done an excellent job of reminding us how talented Dolly was, all she accomplished and how she cared about people. As I write this, we have the story of Dolly’s career playing on TV.…

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Neighborhood News

Local events

Meetings ¯ PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 8, at the Marietta Township Community Building, 260 Sandhill Road, Reno. The guest speaker will be Andrea Bussert from A.M.B.A. to discuss the upcoming open enrollment on health care benefits. All state, county and township…

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