Around Town

July 18, 2026

Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department annual carnival The Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department, 38851 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold its annual carnival Saturday. A variety supper will be served starting at 4 p.m. Mike Calovini will provide music from 4-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. The annual parade will be at 7 p.m. A raffle and country store with a drawing will be held at 8 p.m. There will also be games for the youngsters. Lowell-Adams Fire Department Ice Cream Social The Lowell-Adams Fire Department Ice Cream Social will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, on ...

Washington County Commissioners approve letter of support for school-based health clinic at Fort Frye

July 17, 2026

The regular Washington County meeting on Thursday consisted of the approval of a letter of support for the school-based health clinic at Fort Frye Local Schools, proceeding with two renewal levies to appear on the November ballot, and updates from a few county officials. The commissioners ...

Picture This: Council discusses zoning laws

July 17, 2026

Marietta City Council discusses zoning law and plans for new zoning codes with Compass Point Consultant Wendy Moeller via a video meeting Thursday evening during a Planning Zoning Annexation and Housing Committee meeting prior to the start of Thursday evening’s city council meeting. (Photo ...

Buckeye Hills Regional Council receives 2026 Impact Award for brownfields program

July 17, 2026

MARIETTA — Buckeye Hills Regional Council has received a 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for its Regional Brownfields Assessment Program, according to a council release. With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Buckeye Hills managed an assessment program covering its eight-county service area in southeastern Ohio. The council coordinated with local governments, property owners and other stakeholders to identify sites and oversee environmental assessments and planning. The program assessed 14 brownfield ...

Louis Thomas Subaru donates 80 blankets to WVU Medicine Camden Clark cancer patients

July 17, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Patients receiving cancer treatment at WVU Medicine Camden Clark will receive blankets and messages of encouragement through an annual partnership with Louis Thomas Subaru. Representatives of the Parkersburg dealership presented 80 blankets and messages of hope Thursday at ...

Commission looking at options to fund ambulance service

July 17, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission is looking at options in what can be done regarding a $1.7 million request from the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center to help fund emergency ambulance service for the area. Commissioners discussed some different options during Thursday’s meeting. Camden Clark Chief Executive Officer Sean Smith, Camden Clark Chief Financial Officer Kyle Pierson and Camden Clark Ambulance Director Shawn Marshall appeared before the Wood County Commission Monday and said traditional reimbursement for ambulance service is not sufficient to cover the ...