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Local News October 6, 2026

Today: Yvonne Reusser Watercolor Display, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg, Teaching American History Seminar: Westward Expansion to Civil War, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum Teaching American History Seminar: Westward Expansion to Civil War, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Campus Martius Museum, Marietta Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Draw What You See with Virginia Killian, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Open Mic Night, 7-9:00 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Yvonne ...

Short-term future of Pleasants Power secured while bankruptcy case continues forward

Local News October 6, 2026

CHARLESTON – Disagreements remain between the two factions wrestling for control of the former Pleasants Power Plant, but the operations at the coal-fired power plant remain secure with a possible sale down the road that could make West Virginia whole of its $50 million loan. Documents ...

Recycling grants issued to Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane

Local News October 6, 2026

CHARLESTON – Three agencies in the region have been awarded recycling grants from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The state will award $70,480 to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program to be used for contractor services and legal ads supporting free recycling collections. Devices include electronics such as computers, tablets and televisions. The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will receive $10,000, the Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority will receive $9,580 and Roane County will receive $2,650. Other awards ...

Ramaswamy slated at Reagan Day Dinner in Washington County

Local News October 6, 2026

The Republican candidate for governor of Ohio will be the featured speaker on Oct. 26 at the annual Reagan Day Dinner sponsored by the Washington County Republicans Executive Committee. Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be joined by Rob McColley, who is running for lieutenant governor, candidate Frank LaRose for Ohio auditor and state Supreme Court candidate Justice Dan Hawkins. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at The Tower Event and Conference Center in Marietta. Ramaswamy will speak at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at ...

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Local News October 6, 2026

Meetings ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications for eligibility. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kylee Nichols, development specialist, at knichols@buckeyehills.org. 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 ...

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Local News October 6, 2026

Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications for eligibility. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kylee Nichols, development specialist, at knichols@buckeyehills.org. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or ...