PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of runners and walkers lined up in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday morning for the annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon, a tradition that continues to bring together athletes, volunteers and the community. This year’s half-marathon also doubled as ...
On Aug. 8, 20 middle school girls from across Washington County gathered at Washington State College of Ohio for the third annual InfluencHer Leadership Summit, co-hosted by Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) and Marietta Community Foundation. More than just an event, it was a catalyst ...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced that its IGNITE program has been featured in the August 2025 issue of the National Sheriffs’ Association’s IGNITE Insight publication. This national recognition highlights the county’s commitment to transforming its jail system ...
CALDWELL — A service marking the 100 years since the crash of the airship USS Shenandoah in Noble County will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 31. The ceremony will be held at the USS Shenandoah Memorial on Ohio 821 in Ava, the site of the crash that made headlines around the country. “This was ...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police made dozens of arrests on Sunday as tens of thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Groups representing families of hostages organized ...
Runners pass below a huge American flag on Juliana Street suspended between the tower trucks from the Vienna and Parkersburg fire departments Saturday morning during the News and Sentinel Two-mile Race. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to ...