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Summer Crisis Program is helping people to be able to stay cool this summer

Local News August 6, 2026

MARIETTA – The Summer Crisis Program is once again available through Washington-Morgan Community Action and can provide assistance to help families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026 income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households that have received a disconnection notice, ...

Rechristened Downtown Brewfest, signature Parkersburg event returns Saturday

Entertainment August 6, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The name has changed but beer, food and live music will still be on tap at the Downtown Brewfest from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park. As the Downtown Throwdown, the event grew into one of Downtown PKB’s signature events. “Originally the event was a contest. ...

Fort Frye FFA members stay active throughout the summer

Local News August 6, 2026

BEVERLY - While school may be out for the summer, the members of the Fort Frye FFA Chapter have remained hard at work preparing for another successful year. Throughout the summer, members have continued developing their leadership skills, participating in chapter activities, and working on ...

Local events

Local News August 6, 2026

Meetings ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 17, in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route 676, in Palmer Square. ¯ The Belpre Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking, plus a second meeting at 8 a.m. on the 15th of each month. If the 15th is on a Saturday, the meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Friday the 14th. If the 15th is on ...

19 indicted by Washington County grand jury

Local News August 6, 2026

19 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, a majority on various drug charges. Those indicted include: * Chad K. Perkins, 52, 201 Main St., Lower Salem; joint with Randall D. Ash, 64, 14460 Browns Road, Marietta; both were indicted on aggravated possession of drugs, both third-degree felonies, from, July 2024 and June 6. * Ethan Adam Ross, 25, 211 1/2 Maple St., Marietta; one count aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, from May 20. * Chloe Marie Ellison, 19, 1121 Staunton Ave., Parkersburg; one count aggravated possession of drugs, a ...

Around Town

Local News August 5, 2026

Buckeye Hills Regional Council public hearing The Buckeye Hills Regional Council will hold a public hearing from 1-2 p.m. today at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the draft of the 2027-2030 Strategic Area plan, including a waiver request for Older Americans Act Title III-D funds to support health promotion and disease prevention programs (approximately $20,000) and plan goals and outcomes for 2027-2030. The draft of the 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan will be ...