MARIETTA — As the Washington County Fair continued Monday, organizers and attendees discussed the fair's upcoming move from its traditional Labor Day weekend dates to July next year, a change fair officials hope will provide…
Riverfront comes alive ahead of Sternwheel Festival
MARIETTA — The 50th annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival is days away, but visitors were already gathering along Marietta’s riverfront…
Washington County opens new common pleas courtroom
MARIETTA – A new Washington County Common Pleas courtroom will provide more space, improved security and greater flexibility for domestic…
Man arrested during Acton appearance at Canfield Fair
CANFIELD — A man was arrested Sunday afternoon by Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent…
Fair weather fans? Temperatures, tradition, activities dictate people's attendance
MARIETTA – Rain followed by heat appeared to keep some folks away from the opening day of the Washington County…
Recycling, forever chemicals among bills before council on Tuesday
PARKERSBURG – Members of Parkersburg City Council are scheduled to vote Tuesday on the final reading of an ordinance making…
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Business
Tourist bureau chief retiring, interim named
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Editorials
There is no hiding on social media
A New Philadelphia municipal court’s creative sentence for a 21-year-old’s 17 wildlife crimes is fitting, yes; but also an important reminder to all of us about the boundaries we seem to forget when social media is at our fingertips. According to a Yahoo News report, Carter J. Hickey pleaded guilty to charges involving taking…
Labor Day: Remember what we’re working for
Free Speech: Do not punish judges for exposing flaws
Oral Health: Organizations working to improve access
Local columns
Reporter's Notebook: Excitement levels
It is an interesting thing that despite Gov. Patrick Morrisey announcing the potential of $81 billion in investments in West Virginia for major economic development projects, a quick answer to a question on WV MetroNews Talkline by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice stole Morrisey's thunder. Yes, from his lips to God's ears, Justice told Talkline…
Editor's Notes: A pet owner’s fur-losophy
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Obituaries
Deloris DeBerry
Deloris DeBerry, 85, of Parkersburg passed away on Sept. 6, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. Services are noon Saturday at the Matheny Whited Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vaught Chapel United Methodist Cemetery.
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