PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council approved the final readings of ordinances authorizing a 5% discount for those who pay a full year of sanitation, fire and police fees in advance, while a resolution allocating funds…
Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier
CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family…
Wood County Schools weighs contract teachers amid autism education vacancies
PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools could turn to contracted teachers to fill seven autism education vacancies as the district continues…
Chewing the Scenery: Junior Players sinking their teeth into 1950s-inspired 'Red Riding Hood' adaptation
MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of the Mid-Ohio Valley Player’s Friday with…
Smoot schedules ensemble auditions
PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year’s groups. Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug.…
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces grant program application deadline
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates of Doddridge County, Ritchie County and the Little Kanawha Area…
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Chewing the Scenery: Junior Players sinking their teeth into 1950s-inspired 'Red Riding Hood' adaptation
MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of…
Smoot schedules ensemble auditions
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates of Doddridge County, Ritchie County and…
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces grant program application deadline
Collaboration looks to celebrate patriotic gardens
Local Sports
Carrying weight: South football holds annual Iron Man event
PARKERSBURG – When Parkersburg South assistant football coach John Price saw Kooper Jackson’s name…
Williamstown baseball hires Chris Schmitt as head coach
DANIELS — A pair of former Division I golfers from the Mountain State shared the lead…
Carter, Williams lead 93rd WV Open
Parkersburg Post 15 finishes runner-up in W.Va.
Business
West Virginia, Ohio sales tax holidays offer savings on back-to-school purchases
PARKERSBURG — Shoppers in West Virginia and Ohio will have opportunities to purchase certain clothing, school supplies and instructional materials without paying sales tax during separate back-to-school tax holidays. West Virginia’s four-day holiday begins Friday, July 31, while Ohio’s three-day holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7. The price limits and eligible products differ between the…
Future of former Pleasants Power Plant uncertain as Omnis Pleasants files for bankruptcy
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
Editorials
Tax Holiday: Take advantage of needed budget break
Your Money: Find out of you have unclaimed funds
Sensible: Blue Envelope Program offers peace of mind
High Points of the Valley
Local columns
The Way I See It: Comics have entertained readers for a century
Reporter's Notebook: Always ready, always there
Look Back: A trail of patriots
Editor's Notes: A history of deadly flash floods
Obituaries
Timothy Shannon Barnhart
Timothy Shannon Barnhart, 51, of Hartford, W.Va., passed away July 25, 2026, at his residence. Service, 2 p.m., Saturday, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, with Pastor Mike Finnigan officiating. Burial, Graham Station Cemetery. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
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