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Teen of the Week: Frum sees music as a key for his future

PARKERSBURG – The beauty of music helps keep Kaden Frum focused on his goals. The 17-year-old senior at Parkersburg South High School has been involved in band and choir throughout his life and is looking at using that dedication in an engineering career after high school. “For as long ...

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of $128.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share. Third quarter 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.5%, 9.24% and 14.68% respectively. “Record net interest income, an expanding net interest margin, and strong organic growth drove earnings in the third quarter of 2026,” said Richard M. Adams Jr., United’s chief executive officer. “Continuing to underpin our success are our ...

Belpre Chamber celebrates 88th awards dinner

VIENNA – Business achievements, longevity milestones and community connections shared the spotlight Thursday evening as the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce held its 88th annual dinner at Grande Pointe Conference Center. The “Survivor”-themed gathering brought chamber members, ...

Dennis named manager of Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport

WILLIAMSTOWN – An Air Force veteran from Jackson County is the new manager of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. Sam Dennis, who has been the manager of the Jackson County Airport near Ravenswood for the last three years, was selected last week by the Wood County Airport Authority. His ...

12 indicted by Grand Jury

MARIETTA - Twelve people were indicted this week by the Washington County Grand Jury. Kevin Alan Mehl, 40, 4239 Vore Ridge Road, Lot 5, Athens; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, from March. Caleb Adam Polsley, 19, 37766 Huntington Road, Glenwood, West Virginia; joint ...