Marietta City Council opened the 2026-27 council term Thursday by swearing in three new members, reorganizing committees and unanimously approving the city’s operating budgets during a New Year’s Day special meeting at the Armory. Newly elected council members Jeff Schultheis, Katie ...

BELPRE — Belpre City Council met New Year’s Day to swear in a newly elected council member and induct returning officials during the city’s annual organizational meeting. Mayor Susan Abdella administered the oaths of office Thursday morning, welcoming B.J. Cassidy as the newest member ...

PARKERSBURG — The price to cross the Memorial Bridge went up effective New Year’s Day. In an announcement to customers, Parkersburg Bridge Partners said the cost per trip to cross the bridge will increase from $1.35 to $1.75 for motorists with an MOV Pass transponder or EZ Pass, according ...

The continuing issue of injection wells was discussed Wednesday during the final meeting of the year by the Washington County Commission. Commission President Charlie Schilling and Commissioner Eddie Place listened to people representing both sides of the issue as concern for the safety of ...

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will observe the 200th anniversary of its founding with a bicentennial worship service at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4 at 320 Second St. in Marietta. The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, will be present for the ...

MARIETTA – The continuing issue of injection wells was discussed Wednesday during the final meeting of the year by the Washington County Commission. Commission President Charlie Schilling and Commissioner Eddie Place listened to people representing both sides of the issue as concern for the ...