Memorial awaiting $80 million as payment delays slow hospital project

October 30, 2026

MARIETTA — Memorial Health System is awaiting about $80 million in anticipated Medicaid payments, a delay President and CEO Scott Cantley said is straining hospital operations and slowing financing for its women’s and children’s hospital…

Neil Young sues Trump committee over use of song at Ohio rally

YOUNGSTOWN - When it comes to President Donald Trump, music legend Neil Young doesn't have a "Heart of Gold." Young…

Washington County Commissioners approve MOU with FCF, SeOPA President introduced

MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved an MOU with Family and Children First, released a statement on the 2026 County…

ODOT prepares for snow and ice season

MARIETTA – Ohio Department of Transportation has begun equipment checks and salt barn restocking in preparation for snow and ice…

Southeastern Ohio Port Authority announces new President and CEO

MARIETTA – The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Board of Directors named Eric Wade as president and CEO in a release…

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be…

Local Sports

Tigers fall to Falcons 1-0 in district final

LOGAN — For the fifth time in the last six years, Marietta and Fairfield…

Waterford seeks playoff win in 9th straight season

Prep roundup: Warren volleyball advances to district final

The Marietta College volleyball team pushed Ohio Athletic Conference leader Otterbein in stretches Wednesday, including a…

Pioneer roundup: Volleyball falls to No. 15 Otterbein

Editorials

Training and education are important - economic growth is, too

Experts looking at the jobs landscape in Ohio have mixed feelings about how to present the picture, as job growth in some sectors is accompanied by less stable circumstances for others; and low unemployment is accompanied by worryingly low labor force participation. First, the good news: Ohio’s unemployment rate is 3.4%, compared with the…

The Ohio River was the focus of our region’s economy for generations. As transportation and commerce…

Event reminds students there are good careers on the river, too

Halloween is only a few days away. Trick or treating will be happening all over the…

Take steps to stay safer this Halloween

Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference…

Local, state officials keep Ohio elections secure

Business

Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital

SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial…

Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of…

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

Wincore Windows & Doors provides $20,000 gift to the Camden Clark Foundation Pink Mammogram Fund

Should the Federal Reserve increase interest rates again this year?

Local Columns

Backyard Gardener: Spring flowering bulbs

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Halloween is Saturday night, so make sure you have plenty of candy for our local little ghosts and goblins. Many people have already selected the perfect pumpkin for carving up as a jack-o’-lantern. If you have not, here are a few tips to make your carved pumpkin last…

MOV Climate Corner: Dig Deeper

Living Democracy: Vote for the person, not the party

Early Marietta: The Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad: Lofty vision meets harsh reality

Neighborhood News

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 5, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to rate and rank the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications.…

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