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Half Marathon volunteers needed

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PARKERSBURG — Organizers of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon are looking for a few more volunteers to help stage the Aug. 16 race through the streets of Parkersburg. The race passes through neighborhoods in central Parkersburg as well as on the south side. Volunteers are ...

Norfolk Southern: Only minor site work remains in East Palestine

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EAST PALESTINE — In its most recent clean-up update, Norfolk Southern reports that all major remediation and restoration work at the site of the 2023 train derailment and chemical release is done. “Restoration is largely complete and the remaining minor site work is anticipated to be ...

Organizer responds after questions about Parkersburg Fest event

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PARKERSBURG — Curiosity has swirled around an event called Parkersburg Fest, scheduled for Friday at City Park, after claims about giveaways, financial aid and free supplies sparked a flood of inquiries to city officials and a myriad of social media posts seeking more information. Hosted ...

No word on when settlement payments will resume

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EAST PALESTINE — Nearly two months after replacing Kroll as the court-appointed administrator responsible for determining and distributing individual amounts of last year’s $600M settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents impacted by the rail disaster, Epiq still has not announced ...

Hanging on

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A pollen covered bee clings to a flower at the Vienna pollinator garden along 28th Street. The garden features scores of pollinator friendly plants and a walking path. It is near Spencer’s Landing. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to ...