PARKERSBURG – A jury on Monday convicted a 57-year-old Wood County man in the 2014 murder of Cindy Ball. Greg Casto, 57, now faces life in prison without the possibility of parole after the 12-man…
The General Election is today, but many have already voted
PARKERSBURG – Today is Election Day, but more than 20,000 residents of Wood and Washington counties have already cast their…
Wood County Board of Education hears discussion from PHS Stadium Committee
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education discussed a presentation from the PHS Stadium Committee, a proposal from Educational…
Last round of 2026 Readers' Choice voting begins Wednesday
PARKERSBURG – It’s the final countdown – to the 2026 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice. Voting begins Wednesday and…
West Virginia releases Hope Scholarship report
PARKERSBURG — Wood County is in the top five counties in West Virginia of students who are recipients of a…
Picture This: New assistant Wood County prosecutor sworn in
PARKERSBURG - Wood County Commission President Blair Couch, right, administers the oath of office to new Wood County Assistant Prosecutor…
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Last round of 2026 Readers' Choice voting begins Wednesday
PARKERSBURG – It’s the final countdown – to the 2026 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice. Voting begins Wednesday and continues through Nov. 12 at newsandsentinel.com/readerschoice/ to determine the Mid-Ohio Valley’s favorite fitness center, towing service and everything in between. As always, those choices will be made by the readers. They’re the ones who…
Leavitt continues participation in Wreaths Across America
Today, Election Day Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Clay Technique for…
Artsbridge calendar of events Nov. 3-9
Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame inducts 8, bestows awards
Local Sports
Table is Set: PHS girls soccer team embarks on Class AAAA state tourney
PARKERSBURG – If the Parkersburg girls soccer team were to create their own “BELIEVE”…
Business
Last round of 2026 Readers' Choice voting begins Wednesday
PARKERSBURG – It’s the final countdown – to the 2026 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice. Voting begins Wednesday and continues through Nov. 12 at newsandsentinel.com/readerschoice/ to determine the Mid-Ohio Valley’s favorite fitness center, towing service and everything in between. As always, those choices will be made by the readers. They’re the ones who…
Editorials
You Decide: Your chance is gone tomorrow - go vote!
High Points of the Valley
Foul Play: Referees deserve better from all of us
Hope Floats: Event reminds students there are good careers on the river, too
Local columns
Reporter's Notebook: Pre-election potpourri
The Way I See It: I’m not scared, are you?
Editor's Notes: Direct tree assistance
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: The election and safe drinking water
Obituaries
Judy Irene Ancona
Judy Irene Ancona, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 1, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1951, to the late Raymond and Irene McCartney. Judy was married to the love of her life for 46 years, Thomas Ancona, formally from Madeira, Ohio. Services will be held at Sunset…
Ralph Dustin Fleming Jr.
Mark Harvey Gaston
John Robert Jacobsen
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