Preston Pierce, who has been charged in Wood County in connection with the murder of Gretchen Fleming, was extradited back to Parkersburg to face charges returned by a Wood County Grand Jury in May. Pierce has been held in custody in Buncombe County, N.C., since his arrest on May 15. Earlier ...
The annual Par Mar Scholarship Awards Dinner was held Wednesday night at the Tower Event and Conference Center with a total of nearly $300,000 awarded to 167 student recipients in 2026. The top eight scholarship award recipients were present at the dinner. One recipient, Austin Williams, ...
More than a hundred Ohioans submitted testimony ahead of state lawmakers’ Select Committee on Data Centers’ single hearing for public comment. Lawmakers heard an array of concerns about the proliferation of data centers around the state — the environmental impact, the cost of tax breaks, and the use of nondisclosure agreements to avoid public scrutiny. Lawmakers also received pointed critiques from Ohioans who say elected officials have been too slow to respond to their frustrations, and their response thus far has been inadequate. Many pressed lawmakers for a data center ...
The future of the historic Sistersville Ferry took a step backward this week as ferry officials announced that the vessel’s tugboat, which sank in April, has been declared unrepairable by the insurance company. The announcement was made Tuesday following weeks of assessments and discussions ...
PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates announced grants to support nonprofit organizations and charitable projects across the region through its spring 2026 grant cycle. According to a press release from the foundation, these competitive grants reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and improving quality of life throughout its 11-county service area. The grants are made possible by resources available through the foundation’s field of interest endowment funds and in partnership with individuals, ...
WHEELING — Veterans and their families now have a couple more vehicle-related benefits available to them with two bills becoming law. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey made a stop on a picturesque day at Wheeling’s Heritage Port on Tuesday to hold a ceremonial signing of the bills ...
