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Writer, golfer, father: Bauer remembered by family, colleagues

MARIETTA – Although service to his country took him to the skies over Europe, Ted Bauer always called the Marietta area home. It’s where he attended school, raised a family, chronicled daily life and history, and loved and shared the game of golf. And on Wednesday, it’s where he ...

Sheriff wants the commission's help with upfront money for an armored vehicle

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Sheriff wants to borrow money from the county to purchase a new armored response vehicle and then reimburse the county once expected federal money is granted. Sheriff Rick Woodyard appeared before the Wood County Commission Thursday to give an update on his plans to replace the 20-year-old vehicle that has been used by the department for the last 15 years and has been deployed repeatedly during high-risk incidents involving armed or barricaded subjects. Woodyard said once the order is made, it will take 22 months to receive it and payment would not be ...

12 indicted by Grand Jury

MARIETTA - Twelve people were indicted this week by the Washington County Grand Jury. Kevin Alan Mehl, 40, 4239 Vore Ridge Road, Lot 5, Athens; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, from March. Caleb Adam Polsley, 19, 37766 Huntington Road, Glenwood, West Virginia; joint ...

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 28, at the Buckeye Hills Office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1039. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org. ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at 10 a.m. ...

Around Town

Makers Market Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 873 Farson St., Belpre, is sponsoring a Makers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from the market will help support the church’s school mission in Africa, Building a Better Burkina. The church is looking for local makers, bakers, boutiques, artists and small businesses to participate. There is no charge for shoppers. Those interested in a vendor space can email Tammie Brooks at Tammieb225@gmail.com for more information and a vendor application. Comment “Vendor” in the subject line. Halloween Square Dance A Halloween ...