W.Va. Governor's Office provides TANF update

August 4, 2026

CHARLESTON – A spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is spending far more than it receives in federal grants, but the state's chief banker said it's within the governor's power to address. Lars Dalseide, communications director for the governor's office, released a statement Monday morning providing an update on the state's ongoing review of TANF spending and the recent halting of the TANF-funded School Clothing Allowance initiative due to running out of allotted money. Morrisey first announced a potential $43 million structural deficit for the TANF program,…

Commissioners OK airport funds, emergency absentee voting policy

Lighting of the taxiways was priority 1 in a request for funding presented to the Wood County Commission at the…

Expedited disaster relief approved for Upshur and Lewis counties

CHARLESTON - Individuals in Upshur and Lewis counties will receive expedited flood relief, with President Donald Trump agreeing to approve…

Fenton glass collectors gather in Vienna for society’s 36th convention

VIENNA — About 150 collectors gathered in Vienna over the weekend to celebrate the artistry and history of Fenton glass…

Artsbridge schedule of events

Today: Jr. Chef's Kid's Cooking Camp: Lively Latin Laughs, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime with…

Picture This: Spick and Span

A crew from Span1 cleans the chipping paint and animal waste from the gusset plates of the four-lane bridge that…

Community News

Highmark teams with Old Man Rivers, Parkersburg High School for free farmers market

PARKERSBURG – Wood County residents took home thousands of pounds of fresh produce at…

Casting Call: Kids Fishing Derby draws 100-plus youth to Civitan Park in Belpre

Dashing Hounds: Dachshund festival, races fill Belpre park with laughter, barks

BEVERLY – Sixteen under won the 11th BrAva Golf Outing on July 25 at the Lakeside…

More than $21K raised for childhood cancer at BrAva Fight golf outing

Local Sports

More than $21K raised for childhood cancer at BrAva Fight golf outing

BEVERLY – Sixteen under won the 11th BrAva Golf Outing on July 25 at the Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly. The winning foursome of Aaron Clark, Derek Ginther and Brad Kearns of Waterford and Kelson McCurdy of Beverly shot 54 in the annual benefit scramble at the par-70 Lakeside. The event, sponsored by BrAva,…

Locals hold their own at West Virginia Open

Hodge carefully managing expectations for Sadler

Jackson MS Cross Country Jackson Middle School cross country will get underway from 9-10:30 a.m. on…

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Business

Highmark teams with Old Man Rivers, Parkersburg High School for free farmers market

PARKERSBURG – Wood County residents took home thousands of pounds of fresh produce at…

Power Struggle: New Pleasants Power leadership fights with former management in bankruptcy filings

WVU assumes 'full ownership' of University Place per settlement terms

Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier

When you are traveling, do you prefer to eat at a chain or local establishment?

Editorials

Shameful: Voucher shortfall must be corrected

High Points of the Valley

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Health Care: Lawmakers are not addressing problems

Local columns

Reporter's Notebook: White board time

Look Back: Parade of patriots continues

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Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Responding while recovering

Obituaries

Brenda Gail (Wayne) Harrison

Brenda Gail (Wayne) Harrison, 64, of Goldtown, passed away Aug. 3, 2026. Service, noon, Friday, Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Pastor Joe Hoggard officiating. Burial, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Given. Visitation, 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home.

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