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Pink by Poolside raises around $40,000

PARKERSBURG – The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Foundation raised nearly $40,000 to support breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for local residents at the annual Pink by Poolside event. There were 350 guests who gathered at the Parkersburg Country Club for the annual event, held on ...

2026 Washington County Fair Livestock Sale Results

The Washington County Livestock Sale was held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Washington County Fair. The sale raised a total of $592,100. It was the first year the Farm 2 Table program participated in the sale. 22 animals were donated to the program to benefit local food pantries. This included ...

Ohio Oil & Gas Association opposes proposed moratorium

MARIETTA — The Ohio Oil & Gas Association is opposing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton’s proposed three-year moratorium on wastewater injection wells in Washington County, arguing that regulation and scientific review should guide the state’s response. “A moratorium is not a solution. Science, facts, and sound regulation, not politics and campaign rhetoric, are what will ensure both safe operations and a strong future for Ohio's oil and natural gas industry,” association President Rob Brundrett said in a statement. “The path forward is to allow Ohio's ...

Around Town

WSCO Board of Trustees The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Monday in room H108 of the Main Building. Fish fry VFW Post #5108 will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Post Home, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $12 per person and includes fish, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw and rolls. Call 740-374-9038 for more information or for carry-out. Steak fry Beverly Sons of the American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. A meal includes ...