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State investing nearly $3.4 million to enhance communities, support businesses

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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Development announced on Tuesday the release of nearly $3.4 million through three state-funded programs that will enhance communities and support business expansion including a local business in Washington County. The release of funds comes from three state funded programs including the Regional 166 Direct loan, Rural Industries Park loan and the 166 Direct loan servicing. The Regional 166 Direct loan, which promotes economic development, job creation and job retention by providing low-interest loans to businesses with limited access to adequate ...

Farm 2 Table bigger, better

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Editor's note: This story is being republished after it ran with an incorrect photo in Monday's edition. MARIETTA – An effort by a group of local community leaders in 2020 has grown into a shared vision for how Washington County better connects local agriculture with the needs of ...

Local students receive academic awards

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Students from the region have been recognized for scholastic achievement. Logan West of Tyler Consolidated Middle School has been selected for the first Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council at the August meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education. The statewide student advisory group will elevate student voices among education leaders and strengthen engagement in public education across West Virginia. Fifteen students in grades 6–12 from different regions are on the council. Students were selected through a competitive process that included an ...

MOV Ballet, Academy of Fine arts slate open house

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PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet Company and the Academy of Fine Arts will hold an open house and class registration day from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at its studios at 1311 Ann St. The 2026-27 season will include the annual holiday tradition “The Nutcracker Ballet” and a new, original ...