PARKERSBURG – Complying with a judge’s ruling that Parkersburg’s new subscription-based recycling program does not meet the requirements of state law will increase the sanitation fee for residents, city officials said Wednesday. “It’s going to…
19 indicted by Washington County grand jury
MARIETTA - 19 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, a majority on various drug charges.…
Work to begin Monday on 17 Street bridge in Vienna
VIENNA – Work will begin on Monday to replace the 17th St. bridge in Vienna. Starting Monday, 17th Street in…
Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival celebrates 16th year this weekend
MARIETTA – From Thursday to Sunday, the Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival will take over historic East Muskingum Park for…
First Friday joining in on Rivers, Trails and Ales festivities
Marietta this weekend will welcome thousands of people to the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival. On Friday, downtown businesses will…
Rechristened Downtown Brewfest, signature event returns Saturday
PARKERSBURG – The name has changed but beer, food and live music will still be on tap at the Downtown…
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Work to begin Monday on 17 Street bridge in Vienna
VIENNA – Work will begin on Monday to replace the 17th St. bridge in…
Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival celebrates 16th year this weekend
Marietta this weekend will welcome thousands of people to the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival. On…
First Friday joining in on Rivers, Trails and Ales festivities
Rechristened Downtown Brewfest, signature event returns Saturday
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First Friday joining in on Rivers, Trails and Ales festivities
Marietta this weekend will welcome thousands of people to the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival. On Friday, downtown businesses will join the festivities, staying open late for First Friday, hosted by Marietta Main Street and running from 5-9 p.m. The popular monthly event offers late shopping, live music, pop-up artists, special sales and restaurant…
Editorials
Investment: Belpre’s parks worthy of support
Ascend: Lawmakers must learn important lessons
Shameful: Voucher shortfall must be corrected
High Points of the Valley
Local columns
The Way I See It: 50 states visited; challenge completed with Wisconsin
Reporter's Notebook: White board time
Look Back: Parade of patriots continues
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Obituaries
Michael Becker
Michael Becker, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away July 26, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
Alice Virginia (Blake) Belknap
Don Heath
James F. Knotts
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