PARKERSBURG – As rain swept through the area Friday morning causing havoc with water in local roadways, downed tree limbs and more, local officials continued to watch to see if the weather would impact local…
Parkersburg Homecoming kicks off 2026 edition
PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Homecoming got underway Friday evening and continues Saturday with the following events: * 12:30 p.m. –…
State of emergency extended in 12 counties
BUCKHANNON - Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday morning announced the state of Eemergency he declared for all of West Virginia…
Justice family finalizes 'partnership' with new financier for Greenbrier Resort
CHARLESTON – The latest drama surrounding U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs appears…
Crime, wine and women's movement among ILR class topics at MC
MARIETTA – Nine new classes have been added to the Fall 2026 schedule at the Institute for Learning in Retirement…
Law enforcement, school officials urge caution as buses return to roads
VINCENT - Area law enforcement and school personnel are working to ensure the safety of students as the 2026-27 school…
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Parkersburg Homecoming kicks off 2026 edition
PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Homecoming got underway Friday evening and continues Saturday with the…
MARIETTA – Nine new classes have been added to the Fall 2026 schedule at the Institute…
Crime, wine and women's movement among ILR class topics at MC
Waterford Community Fair continues despite rain
Editor's Note: This story is being run again after outdated information was included in Thursday's edition.…
Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley hosts field trip to Revolutionary, Civil War sites
Local Sports
Toby Jones wins 38th Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon
PARKERSBURG — Keystone State native Toby Jones found himself back in the winner’s circle…
Business
Justice family finalizes 'partnership' with new financier for Greenbrier Resort
CHARLESTON – The latest drama surrounding U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and the historic Greenbrier…
MARIETTA – Nine new classes have been added to the Fall 2026 schedule at the Institute…
Crime, wine and women's movement among ILR class topics at MC
Stevens resigns as Downtown PKB executive director, search to begin
Camden Clark earns re-accreditation from national Commission on Cancer program
Editorials
Education: One-size-fits-all approach will not work
Cybersecurity: ARC’s investment is a good step for economy
Funding: Child Advocacy Center grant is a positive step
GoPacks: Program providing a vital service
Local columns
Editor's Notes: Not just food for thought
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: C8, water and household pollution management
Op-ed: Teachers — the unappreciated professionals
Op-ed: Nuclear power and economics
Obituaries
Deane A. Beck
Deane A. Beck, 46, of Parkersburg and Marietta, passed away Aug. 10, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
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Ronald P. Greer
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