The Washington County Commissioners approved placing the public library tax levy on the ballot for the upcoming general election Nov. 3. The proposed tax will not exceed 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value. This will amount to a maximum tax of $17.50 for each $100,000 of valuation certified ...
PARKERSBURG – Many people awoke to loud claps of thunder, flashes of lightning and the sound of heavy rain early Thursday morning as local cities dealt with high water, tree damage and more. Parkersburg, Vienna, Belpre and portions of Wood County were affected by heavy rain as the National ...
As part of Washington County America 250 celebrations, Ohio House Rep. Kevin Ritter, R-Marietta, will present a four-part series about the founding of the nation. The first presentation was held Thursday at the Celebration Center, where Ritter talked about the origins of American government, ...
BELPRE – Farmers Castle Museum, operated by the Belpre Historical Society, will have an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in recognition of Juneteenth. The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Ohio, a permanent exhibit that details the rise of the freedom movement along the Ohio River ...
MARIETTA - Members of the Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council and their guests attended the second annual Safety Celebration at the Marietta Shrine Club on Wednesday. The event allows for safety council members to network with local businesses as well as enjoy a lunch and hear from a keynote ...
The City of Marietta has issued a boil water advisory due to a water line break. Approximately 60 customers are affected in the areas of Timberline Drive, Country Meadows Drive, Windy Point Drive, Locust Lane, Belle Meadows Drive, Sassafras Trail, Grant Edwards Drive and Sherry ...