PARKERSBURG – Members of City Council could bring an ordinance increasing the salary for the mayor’s position off the table at a meeting Tuesday that is also set to include the first reading of a…
Marietta College cites costs, deterioration in Dorothy Webster Hall demolition plan
MARIETTA — Marietta College says structural deterioration and renovation costs warrant demolishing Dorothy Webster Hall, while some alumni are urging…
Burning Bright: Holiday in the Park sees increase in community volunteers
PARKERSBURG – Holiday in the Park is hosting training sessions in an effort to revive the organization and 31 year…
Trick or treat in the Mid-Ohio Valley not limited to Oct. 31
MARIETTA – Most – but not all – Mid-Ohio Valley communities will observe trick-or-treating on Halloween this year. Although the…
Blennerhassett students put engineering skills to test with pumpkin drop
PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Middle School students put their engineering skills to the test Friday, using structures built from everyday materials to…
Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital
SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial Health System and the Memorial Health…
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Marietta College cites costs, deterioration in Dorothy Webster Hall demolition plan
MARIETTA — Marietta College says structural deterioration and renovation costs warrant demolishing Dorothy Webster…
Local Sports
Ritchie holds on for 44-29 win over Webster
ELLENBORO – Unlike the previous week, Ritchie County closed up shop in the final…
HUNTINGTON — Marek Midkiff saw the field better than ever, particularly the end zone. The Huntington…
Patriots denied road upset at Huntington
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL St. Marys 34, Calhoun County 7 S (4-4) 7 14 6 7 —…
Scoreboard (10/23)
PHS grad Pierce thriving in coaching role at Heidelberg
Business
Parkersburg City Council may bring back mayoral raise ordinance, vote on food truck rules
PARKERSBURG – Members of City Council could bring an ordinance increasing the salary for…
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
Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation
Editorials
Senate Seat: Capito has proved she works for us
Finances: West Virginia officials have work to do
Statistics: Lawmakers obligated to tackle school funding, enrollment loss
Don’t Sit Out: Vote and make your voice heard
Local columns
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
Op-ed: Vote for the person, not the party
Obituaries
Orval Eugene Bradfield
Orval Eugene Bradfield, 61, of New Matamoras, passed away Oct. 19, 2026, in New Matamoras. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
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