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Home invasion results in one dead, suspect arrested

NEW MATAMORAS – An elderly Grandview Township resident died after being shot during a home invasion, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded at 12:33 a.m. Sunday to a 911 call and found two people had ...

Miracle League brings inclusive baseball to City Park

PARKERSBURG — Individuals with disabilities took the field at City Park on Saturday during a Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley demonstration game as organizers continued working toward a permanent home for the program. Brian Lee, president of the organization, said the effort began ...

Picture This: First Friday kicks off Halloween season

MARIETTA - October's First Friday event celebrated the start of the spooky season with the theme "Wicked Walkabout." Businesses and organizations plan activities and sales for the monthly event to draw folks downtown to support the businesses there.

Reusser opening WesBanco October show

PARKERSBURG – The work of an artist from Woodsfield will be on display this month at WesBanco Bank on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. Yvonne Reusser also is a business owner who has been painting for more than 60 years in all water media, especially transparent watercolor. “My ...

ArtOberfest, Chalk the Block set for Saturday

PARKERSBURG – Two celebrations on Saturday will bring art, music, food and fun to downtown Parkersburg. Sponsored by the Parkersburg Art Center, the annual ArtOberfest and Chalk the Block will be held in the 700 and 800 blocks of Market Street. Festivities begin with Chalk the Block from ...

Pretrial hearing for man arrested at Acton appearance

CANFIELD – A man charged with assault after a disturbance during an appearance by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair appeared in court for a pretrial hearing Friday. Since Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, was arrested at the fair on Sept. 6, prosecutors ...