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Local students on SNHU honor rolls

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Students from the region have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University Summer 2026 Dean's and President’s lists. Full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Local students on the list are Matthew Dixon of Marietta, Keri Howell of Williamstown, Wendy Heater of Vincent, Karen Jeffries of Hockingport, Sarah Lancaster of Millstone, W.Va., Echo Paugh of Parkersburg, Parker Powers of Waterford, Bristen Shankle of Davisville, Samantha Stephens of Parkersburg and Caleb Thomas of ...

Pink by Poolside raises around $40,000

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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

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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

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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 ...