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Meetings ¯ The operations committee of the Warren Local Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m July 22, at Warren Elementary School, 60 Warrior Drive, Vincent. ¯ The regular meeting of the Warren Local Board of Education will be at 6 p.m. July 22, at Warren Elementary School, 60 Warrior Drive, Vincent. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route 676, in Palmer Square. ¯ The Belpre Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little ...

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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 Veterans Service Commission addresses public amid litigation

MARIETTA — Amid recent litigation, the Washington County Veterans Service Commission issued a statement in a press release Tuesday to restate its mission to the community. Over recent months, there has been ongoing litigation and disagreements among members within and surrounding the organization. Former Executive Director Darren Shearlock resigned from his position on June 11, which followed months of allegations, litigation, and complaints, according to the release. In the release, the organization said it acknowledged the “confusion” and “concern” that could arise as ...

Japanese business leaders tour Mid-Ohio Valley looking for opportunities

DAVISVILLE – Local business and development leaders hope that country roads will lead a number of Japanese businesses to West Virginia to develop businesses in Wood County. A delegation from Japan is in the area this week looking at opportunities to possibly locate businesses locally. ...

Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites public comments for upcoming strategic plan

MARIETTA - Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites the community to participate in a public hearing about the council’s draft 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan, according to a release from the council. The hearing is slated for 1-2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office at 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. During the hearing, the public will have an opportunity to comment about the plan, which includes topics like plan goals and outcomes as well as a waiver request to support health promotion and disease prevention programs. The waiver request is for the Older Americans ...