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Locals speak out, protesting against ‘Trump Takeover’

MINERAL WELLS — A local activist group on Saturday took part in the nationwide Fight the Trump Takeover Day of Action to bring attention to the Republican attempt to change congressional districts in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Indivisible MOV held the protest on the ...

Gov. DeWine and W.Va. Gov. Morrisey have committed guardsmen to D.C.

PARKERSBURG — National Guardsmen from West Virginia and Ohio are headed to Washington, D.C. But people opposed to the move say it’s not for the reasons President Donald Trump claims. Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia and Mike DeWine of Ohio announced Saturday they have ...

Half Marathon, 2-mile race cross finish line

PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of runners and walkers lined up in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday morning for the annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon, a tradition that continues to bring together athletes, volunteers and the community. This year’s half-marathon also doubled as ...

Five-band march: Parkersburg kicks off homecoming with parade

Members of the Belpre High School marching band’s color guard perform during Saturday’s Parkersburg Homecoming Parade. They were one of five bands to participate in the procession down Market Street, and one of two from Ohio.

Washington State hosts leadership summit for middle-schoolers

On Aug. 8, 20 middle school girls from across Washington County gathered at Washington State College of Ohio for the third annual InfluencHer Leadership Summit, co-hosted by Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) and Marietta Community Foundation. More than just an event, it was a catalyst ...