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I-77 ramps to be closed for paving

PARKERSBURG – The southbound exit ramp on Interstate 77 at Exit 174, W.Va.47/Staunton Avenue, will be closed Wednesday and the Interstate 77 southbound on ramp will be closed Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. for paving. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.

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Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council meeting The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Buckeye Hills Office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1039. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org. Zonta Club Fall Unique Boutique The Zonta Club of the MOV will hold its Fall Unique Boutique ...

Reagan Day Dinner draws Republican candidates to Marietta

MARIETTA — Republican candidates urged Washington County voters to turn out early and bring friends and neighbors to the polls during the Reagan Day Dinner in Marietta, pairing their closing election appeals with promises on jobs, taxes, election security and public safety. The gathering ...

Parkersburg Coin Club slates 53rd annual show

MARIETTA - The Parkersburg Coin Club is sponsoring its 53rd annual fall coin show on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta. Admission is free, and many dealers will be available to buy, sell or trade collectible coins. An hourly door prize will be given to someone in attendance. For further information, call 304-580-0521 or 740-434-3978.

Whalin, Lang outline priorities in the Washington County Commissioner expired term race

MARIETTA – Democrat Brian Whalin and Republican Stephanie Lang outlined their priorities for governmental transparency, injection well oversight and county development as they compete for Washington County Commissioner expired term, in the Nov. 3 election. Brian Whalin Whalin is a retired physician and the previous owner of Quick Care from 1985, until it was sold to WVU in 2019, said he was provoked to take action “by Trump’s second term as President,” and thought it was best to take community action “rather than sitting on the sidelines.” Whalin has served on the ...