Cub Scouts climb to new heights at Cub Scout Fun Day

October 19, 2026

WALKER – Kootaga District Buckskin Council held its Cub Scout Fun Day at Camp Kootaga on Saturday afternoon. The event provided a fun experience for Cub Scouts just joining the organization, “so that members have…

Ramaswamy vs. Acton for Ohio governor

YOUNGSTOWN – While it’s been 20 years since a Democrat was last elected Ohio governor, this year’s race between Republican…

WVUP launching new Cloud program

PARKERSBURG — WVU Parkersburg is launching a new Cloud Computing program designed to prepare students to build and manage cloud…

Parkersburg student crowned WVU Homecoming Royalty

MORGANTOWN – A Parkersburg High School graduate Saturday was one of two students crowned as 2026 Homecoming Royalty at West…

Washington County looking for additional poll workers for election

MARIETTA – The Washington County Board of Elections is still looking for a number of poll workers to deal with…

No Kings rally encourages voting

VIENNA – The grassroots No Kings rallies Saturday in Vienna and Mineral Wells promoted early voting while reminding everyone that…

Community News

Cub Scouts climb to new heights at Cub Scout Fun Day

WALKER – Kootaga District Buckskin Council held its Cub Scout Fun Day at Camp…

MORGANTOWN – A Parkersburg High School graduate Saturday was one of two students crowned as 2026…

Parkersburg student crowned WVU Homecoming Royalty

Rise in good times at 'Glow on the O'

Thrilling Times for ghouls and gals of all ages at Downtown PKB Monster Mash

Local Sports

South Harrison secures LKC volleyball title

ELIZABETH — Following the opening round of Saturday’s Little Kanawha Conference championships, top-seeded South…

Hawkins leads game-winning drive as WVU tops UC, 45-42

Pioneers stung by Yellow Jackets, 31-7, on homecoming

ATHENS — Glenville State quarterback JD Sherrod’s third touchdown pass of the day was a 16-yarder…

Glenville falls to Concord in 34-31 shootout

Business

Benson inaugurated WVU's 27th president

MORGANTOWN – The swearing in was complete. Pre-written remarks delivered by a procession of…

Chlapatys pledge $55 million to Marietta College

Wood County development leaders highlight investment

MARIETTA – Buckeye Hills Regional Council will host a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating projects funded…

Buckeye Hills Regional Council announces upcoming ACGP ribbon cuttings across Southeast Ohio

Given forecasts of "super El Nino" conditions for this winter, do you expect a harsher or milder winter than normal in the Mid-Ohio Valley?

Editorials

High Points of the Valley

Vacancies: Fire departments may need your skills

Energy: Efficiency standards could use a boost

Education: Behavioral intervention post would benefit schools

Local columns

Reporter’s Notebook: Order in the court

The Way I See It: Marietta troops played role in Ohio’s only civil war battle

Editor's Notes: It’s not too early to think about holiday giving

Op-ed: Are you ready?

Obituaries

Jesse Wayne Cofery

Jesse Wayne Cofery, 62, of Ravenswood passed away Oct. 15, 2026, in Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Courtney Keen officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, W.Va. Visitation will be from noon until time of service at the funeral home.

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