CHARLESTON – The former Pleasants Power Plant will continue operating as the company that purchased the facility more than three years ago seeks bankruptcy protections and a possible sale of the plant. According to documents…
Morrisey surveys Pleasants County storm damage
ST. MARYS — Gov. Patrick Morrisey Saturday surveyed storm damage in Pleasants County where recovery efforts continued. Morrisey visited Wright’s…
3 twisters on ground in region at same time, National Weather Service says
PARKERSBURG - Three tornadoes that touched down in Washington County and crossed the Ohio River into West Virginia last week…
Red Cross declares national blood crisis as donations fall
PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history…
Harmar Days Festival brings music, art, food to Marietta's west side
MARIETTA – Parkersburg residents Jennifer McIntyre and Joby Sims were driving through Harmar Village Sunday when an obstacle presented an…
Grandin urges schools to recognize different minds, restore hands-on learning
PARKERSBURG — A professor and internationally recognized autism advocate encouraged parents and educators Saturday to recognize the ways people think…
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Red Cross declares national blood crisis as donations fall
PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only…
Harmar Days Festival brings music, art, food to Marietta's west side
Grandin urges schools to recognize different minds, restore hands-on learning
PARKERSBURG – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has rebranded its radio station once known as The…
WVU Parkersburg rebrands radio station
Local Sports
Post 15 advances to state semifinals
BECKLEY — In a state tournament elimination game, Parkersburg Post 15 rallied from a 7-1 deficit to claim an 11-9 win over Beckley Post 32 on Saturday. Beckley (26-8) got to Parkersburg starter Seth Menarchek early, putting three runs in the first and two more in the second for a 5-1 lead. Post 32…
MOV Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026
LANCASTER, Ohio — Trailing by a run and down to their last out, Beverly/Lowell Post 389/750…
Beverly/Lowell rallies for 2-1 state tournament win over Lancaster
LeBron headed to Philly; no Cavs reunion
Business
Future of former Pleasants Power Plant uncertain as Omnis Pleasants files for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – The former Pleasants Power Plant will continue operating as the company that…
MARIETTA — Giant Eagle said no operational changes are planned at its Marietta store following the…
No operational changes planned for Marietta Giant Eagle amid Kroger acquisition
PARKERSBURG – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has rebranded its radio station once known as The…
WVU Parkersburg rebrands radio station
PARKERSBURG – United Bankshares has reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4…
United posts record 2Q earnings
Editorials
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Look Back: A trail of patriots
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