PARKERSBURG – The prosecution presented a picture of a turbulent on-again, off-again relationship between Greg Casto and Cindy Ball where arguments and treats of violence were common while the defense claims another possible suspect who…
Judge to hear Thursday free speech concerns to W.Va. attorney general climate probe Thursday
CHARLESTON – A federal judge will hear the merits Thursday of a request by two environmental advocacy groups to halt…
Parkersburg City Council approves first reading of mayoral raise
PARKERSBURG – Members of Parkersburg City Council approved the first reading of a $35,000-a-year pay increase for the next mayor,…
PSC questions local property and rate impacts of grid expansion through West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Two out of the three members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission questioned the necessity of proposed…
Wood County school board hears safety officer, career training proposals
PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools could add three levy-funded school safety officers under a proposal presented Tuesday to the Board…
Picture This: Wood BOE hears safety updates
Wood County Schools Director of Safety and Security Jeremy Bell discusses safety updates and goes into detail regarding a bomb…
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Community News
League of their own: Marietta Welfare League celebrates 100 years
MARIETTA – The Marietta Welfare League celebrated its 100 years of service on Tuesday…
Reagan Day Dinner draws Republican candidates to Marietta
Author releases sixth children’s book
Today: Spooktacular Halloween Week, Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Yvonne Reusser Watercolor Display, WesBanco, Market Street,…
Artsbridge Calendar of Events
Local Sports
Stage is set: Williamstown ousts Ravenswood in regionals
WILLIAMSTOWN – Williamstown boys soccer in motion is magical. For the 19th straight game,…
St. Marys boys claim regional cross country title
WVSSAC Football Ratings — Week 9 No. School Rating W-L Class AAAA 1. George Washington 18…
Prep Football Ratings
Like Clockwork: Three first-half goals lift PHS past Cabell Midland
Business
Students learn about waterway careers at Maritime Interaction Day
SARDIS, Ohio - Students interested in employment in Maritime careers had an opportunity Friday…
Parkersburg City Council may bring back mayoral raise ordinance, vote on food truck rules
SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial Health System…
Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital
CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of…
United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings
Editorials
Health: Bonnie’s Bus offers a vital service
SMART529: Program deserves praise for its work
High Points of the Valley
Senate Seat: Capito has proved she works for us
Local columns
The Way I See It: The Delta Queen is a visitor missed by many
Editor's Notes: Hoodie weather starts the dash toward winter
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Dig deeper
Op-ed: Time for local residents to stand up
Obituaries
Betty Beardsley
Marvin Alan Bennett
Shirley Marie Edwards
Johnny David Jurado
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