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Attorney who worked on previous chemical lawsuits gives his take on new agreement

Local News June 25, 2026

PARKERSBURG – An attorney who represented local residents in litigation over chemicals that ended up in the local water supply has questions he thinks people locally as well as the state and federal level need to ask about a recently announced settlement between Chemours, the state and the federal government in regards to “forever chemicals” in water supplies here, in North Carolina and New Jersey. Attorney Harry Deitzler previously represented a number of area residents in class action lawsuits that resulted in settlements that have continued to address water quality concerns and ...

Round up

International News June 25, 2026

Trump arrives at Capitol to meet with Senate GOP after calling off signing ceremony for housing bill WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has arrived at the Capitol for lunch with Senate Republicans, hours after he called off a signing ceremony for a housing bill. Trump said Wednesday that he won't sign the housing bill until Congress sends him a bill to require proof of citizenship for all voters. Trump made the announcement on social media, just before he was set to arrive at the Capitol for a signing ceremony. Republicans had been hoping to use the housing bill as a selling ...

Parkersburg City Council rejects appeal of petition determination in 5-4 vote

Local News June 25, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council rejected, by one vote, an appeal of the city clerk’s determination that a petition for referendum on an ordinance authorizing a sanitation contract was insufficient, though the matter is likely to be decided in court. After hearing arguments from ...

W.Va. Governor's Office disappointed in ruling pausing SNAP waiver banning soda purchases

Local News June 25, 2026

CHARLESTON – The office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey expressed disappointment in a federal ruling pausing West Virginia's waiver prohibiting the use of welfare benefits for sugary drinks and sodas. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia released a memorandum opinion Monday ...

Marietta native Mark Kelso to perform memorial concert at First Presbyterian Church

Local News June 25, 2026

MARIETTA – A Marietta native will return to the city later this month for a memorial concert honoring members of his family. Pianist and composer Mark Kelso will perform at 4 p.m. June 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. The concert is part of the church’s summer ...

Around Town

Local News June 25, 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 ...