ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio

August 25, 2026

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun targeting and detaining Haitians in Springfield, Ohio after President Donald Trump revoked their legal status, with at least 29 detained as of Friday last week. Theresa Hice-Fromille, a board member of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, confirmed that 29 Haitian people had been detained by ICE as of Friday. Haitian Support Center Executive Director Viles Dorsainvil issued a statement on the increased ICE activity in the city. “Behind every number is a human being,” Dorsainvil said. “Behind ...

Marietta City Council seeks state funding for citywide paving

August 25, 2026

MARIETTA — Marietta City Council on Monday approved an application seeking $650,000 in grant and loan funding for a proposed 2027 paving and accessibility project and appropriated $45,000 to cover firefighter overtime. Council held a special meeting following committee meetings to consider ...

Marietta City Board of Education approves next phase of facilities master plan

August 25, 2026

MARIETTA – The Marietta City Board of Education on Monday approved the next phase of its facilities master plan and a new mission statement for the district, while hearing a parent’s concern about an updated bus stop. During its regular meeting Monday, the board unanimously approved ...

Wood County Assessor’s Office cuts two positions to help address shortfall

August 25, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Assessor’s Office has begun to make cuts to address a shortfall in their budget. Assessor John Kelly appeared before the Wood County Commission on Monday to discuss action he is taking to address an estimated shortfall of around $357,000 in the office’s ...

Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues return in tour celebrating 50 years in the biz

August 25, 2026

An entertainer is returning home to the Mid-Ohio Valley as part of a tour celebrating her 50 years as a professional musician. Liz Pennock with her husband Paul “Dr. Blues” Shambarger are Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, They will perform from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 5 at Riverbend Family Dining in ...

Grant funds counseling scholarships at Marietta College

August 25, 2026

MARIETTA — Marietta College has received grant funding to provide full-tuition scholarships for students enrolling in its new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, according to a college release. Ten scholarships will be available to Ohio residents joining the program’s inaugural cohort in January 2027. An additional 10 scholarships covering one year of tuition will be available to students entering the program in fall 2027. The funding comes through the Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship Program, an $18 million initiative launched by the Ohio Department of ...