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Governor seeks immediate federal storm damage assessments

The state of Ohio has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration to expedite damage assessments as soon due to the repetitive and ongoing storm impacts. The request impacts Washington, Noble, Muskingum and Morgan counties, among others affected by recent storms. Severe storms have caused flooding and tornados. Three tornados touched land at the same time in Washington County last month. Because storms have continuously caused increasing damage, Gov. Mike DeWine is requesting that joint preliminary assessment teams from FEMA and SBA begin ...

Waterford Elementary School closed, classes moved due to mold

WATERFORD – Waterford Elementary School has been temporarily closed due to mold concerns since Friday, Aug 21. Superintendent Suellen Coleman has released statements via Facebook updating parents and the community of the Wolf Creek Local school district's actions following the discovery. Classes have been temporarily moved to alternate locations and Coleman states Waterford Elementary should return to the building for class next week. On Monday, Coleman shared in a statement via Facebook that the initial concern of mold arose in June when the high school volleyball team entered the ...

Rural Action, volunteers plant 4,000 plants on former farmland

ATHENS – A wetland construction project planted approximately 4,000 wetland plants across 8.6 acres on private property in Washington County to improve habitat for aquatic and riparian species while decreasing pollutants entering the Little Muskingum River. A riparian means relating to ...

Dils receives Heart of Community Award

The YMCA of Parkersburg has announced its 2027 Heart of Our Community Award recipient. Jan Dils, an attorney, will be honored at the upcoming Heart of Our Community Dinner on March 3 at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna. The award honors an ...

WVJC Online offering scholarships

West Virginia Junior College Online is offering scholarships to those who qualify, including a Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to recently laid-off employees in the Mid-Ohio Valley who want to train for a new career, gain valuable skills, and transition into healthcare or professional services careers. "At WVJC, we believe that challenging moments like this can also be turning points. That’s why we’re offering the Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to help those impacted take a bold step forward, retrain for in-demand fields, and re-enter the workforce with purpose and confidence. ...

Liotti releases single about pet

A Parkersburg native who is a writer, actor and performer has released a song about a beloved pet that died. “Before I Go” by Rob Liotti is available at all major digital streaming platforms and radio providers across the country. The song can be heard on YouTube. Liotti, who now lives ...