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Thunderstorm, flood watches issued by National Weather Service

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MARIETTA - The National Weather Service has severe thunderstorm and flood watches in effect for the Marietta area this evening, and a flash flood warning until 4:15 p.m. for the south central portion of Washington County. The forecast calls for a possible thunderstorm before 5 p.m., with showers and thunderstorms likely after that. The chance of precipitation is 90%. A flash flood warning is in effect for south central Washington County, as well as northeastern Wood County and southwestern Pleasants County in West Virginia until 4:15 p.m. The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect ...

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Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran has responded Monday by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war, Iran's interior minister traveled to Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, for talks. With shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled, oil prices have been rising in ...

Auville discusses airport with Wood County Commission

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PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is looking to the Wood County Commission for possible support to get a new roof put on one of their hangars. Airport Manager Ben Auville appeared before the commission on Monday to give an update on things happening out at the airport in ...

Ohio federal judge issues preliminary injunction allowing 10 businesses to sell hemp products

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A federal judge in Ohio is allowing 10 businesses to continue selling hemp products and THC drinks while a lawsuit plays out. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Helmick granted a preliminary injunction on July 13, allowing these 10 businesses to continue selling their intoxicating hemp products. Helmick wrote in his opinion the 10 businesses “have adequately alleged they will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of preliminary injunctive relief.” Titan Logistics Group LLC, Hopportunity Holding Company LLC, Saucy Seltzer LLC, App Girls LLC, Modern Distribution LLC, Grayscale Brewing ...

Artsbridge calendar for the week

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Today: 2026 Summer STEAM Camp for High Schoolers, BB2C Makerspace, Marietta "Adventure Through the Lens," Noah Strickler art exhibit, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Unearth Dinosaurs and Fossils, ages 5-13, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Unearth Storytime, ages 5 and under, 9:30 a.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Storytime with Books-A-Million, 11-noon Curiosity Cabinets, teens 12-19, noon-2 p.m., ...