MARIETTA – Wicked Walkabout, the October First Friday celebration on Friday in Marietta, will be dedicated to the spooky season. The celebration will be held from 5-9 p.m. and is hosted by Marietta Main Street,…
Lawsuit: Wrong leg amputated at Selby
MARIETTA – A Meigs County woman and her husband have filed a medical negligence lawsuit saying a surgical team at…
Race for Ohio treasurer decides who invests the state’s billions and how
The nation is keeping an eye on Ohio’s November general election, particularly the governor’s race and those at the top…
Fall fire season starts Thursday
PARKERSBURG – Fall fire season starts Thursday in Ohio and West Virginia when residents are encouraged to follow the regulations,…
Country For A Cure raises money for Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund
MARIETTA – The inaugural Country For A Cure concert and fundraiser benefiting the Ohio Pink Ribbon fund, hosted by OnPoint…
Smoot holding shows celebrating 100 years
PARKERSBURG – The centennial of the Smoot Theatre will be celebrated in October in two events on stage and on…
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Local Sports
Tigers tie Bulldogs for 5th draw of season
DEVOLA – The Marietta boys soccer team is stuck in a vicious cycle comparable…
Two Washington County golfers have punched their ticket to the state tournament, while several others will…
COLUMN: Tip of the cap to area golfers
Marietta girls roll past Brooke, 9-0, on senior night
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Ravenswood d. Braxton County 25-1, 25-6, 25-16 Ravenswood (28-3) stats: Anna Casto 26…
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Editorials
OMA effort a good lesson for economic development officials
Want to know what Ohio employers need? Ask the employers. A novel idea, maybe, but doing so helped the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association complete its Good Jobs Challenge grant eight months ahead of schedule, while blowing past every performance goal set. In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration supported the $23.4 million initiative with the…
It's an incredible thing to be able to watch a community respond to those in need…
Community, veterans groups inspire through food drive
Have you gotten your annual flu or COVID-19 shots yet this season? It’s a good idea,…
Anti-measles vaccine nonsense dangerous for Ohioans
It’s easy to understand why Honda was reluctant to confirm reports out of Japan that it…
Honda, SK hynix right to temper excitement
Business
Early detection is the first line of defense against breast cancer
MARIETTA – Some of the most important care for breast cancer happens before symptoms…
PARKERSBURG – The Democratic challenger for one of West Virginia’s Congressional seats pitched legislation on Friday…
Data centers a hot topic in Congressional, state elections
Camden Clark hosts Dinner with the Docs event focused on evolving surgical options
PARKERSBURG - A Jackson County company has been recognized for one of the five coolest things…
Constellium makes Top 5 in cool things made in WV
Local Columns
Early History: The Parkersburg Resolves and West Virginia Statehood
The Way I See It: History of libraries in the area has many chapters
MOV Climate Corner: In Ohio, renewably sourced electricity can be an affordable choice
Living Democracy: Three ways to vote
Neighborhood News
Around Town
Washington County Career Center food programs policy The Washington County Career Center continues the policy for providing meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The Career Center qualifies to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allowing breakfast and lunch to be provided…
Local Events
Parkersburg City Council approves pavilion name, first reading of rates
Local National Merit scholarship semifinalists announced
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
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