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Local News June 30, 2026

Community breakfast Saturday Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons, 301 Main St., New Matamoras, is holding a community breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, hash browns, biscuits, pancakes, cinnamon roll, orange juice, and coffee. The public is invited to attend. Carry out is available. The suggested donation is $7 per person. Profits from the breakfast support state and local charities. Community market, garden event July 8 A community Harvest Market and Garden will be from 4-7 p.m. July 8, at 1311 Dode ...

Mountain State Art and Craft Fair returns Fourth of July weekend with expanded attractions, new experiences

Local News June 30, 2026

RIPLEY — For more than six decades, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has celebrated the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural traditions of Appalachia. Now in its 63rd year, the event returns to Cedar Lakes Conference Center from Thursday through Saturday, bringing new attractions ...

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal Washington County head-on crash

Local News June 30, 2026

WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Belpre man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Ohio 339 near Plum Run Road, according to the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at about 9:46 a.m. June 29. The patrol said Wyatt W. Jarvis, 20, of Belpre, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado northbound when he crossed the centerline and struck a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado head-on. The second vehicle was driven by Steven Neill, 73, of Waterford. Neill suffered serious injuries and was taken by MedFlight to Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Jarvis was pronounced ...

Fourth of July, America 250 events planned around the Mid-Ohio Valley

Entertainment June 29, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Independence Day is always festively celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but observances here and around the country will rise to another level as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s a look at what’s ...

The Buck Stops Here: Judge Sweeney defends public advocacy for abused children against ethics charges

Local News June 29, 2026

CHARLESTON - Third Judiciary Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney is asking the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to throw out his admonishment following accusations of ethical breaches for having raised concerns about child welfare staffing shortages. Attorneys representing Sweeney filed a ...

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Local News June 29, 2026

Sewer Work on Franklin Street The Water Reclamation Department will be performing work on the 400 block of Franklin Street to maintain, repair or replace the sanitary sewer. Franklin Street will be closed to traffic between Putnam and Lancaster Streets. There will be no parking on either side of the street from 413 Franklin St. to Lancaster Street. The road will be closed until the repairs are completed. This may necessitate the use of heavy equipment. If you have concerns about above or below-ground work, landscaping or any other questions about the sanitary sewer work, call the Water ...