Justice Department calls for rejection of WV Secretary of State motion to dismiss voter registration case

CHARLESTON - The U.S. Department of Justice said in a legal filing Thursday that it has the right to access unredacted voter registration files held by the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. Attorneys for the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a memorandum Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in response to a motion filed at the end of April by attorneys for Secretary of State Kris Warner, which sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the DOJ seeking unredacted voter registration files. Harmeet K. Dhillon, a U.S. assistant attorney general ...

‘Carnival for a Cure’ the theme for 2026 Relay for Life

Give Local MOV 2026 donations surpass record at more than $550,000

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announced Thursday that the May 5, 2026 Give Local MOV campaign raised more than $550,000 in 24 hours, ...

Picture This: Antique Fire Engine on display at Firefighter’s conference

Marietta Main Street’s Wine and Chocolate Walk event returns

PHS, Williamstown boys advance to state finals

COLUMN: Enjoying athletics

Sports are great for a lot of reasons. Student-athletes at all levels get to experience the ups and downs of the wins and losses while also ...

Tigers knock off Bulldogs in district opener

High School Track Regionals (5/14)

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits AOMC for WorkOhio tour

Marietta Main Street’s Wine and Chocolate Walk event returns

MARIETTA - Marietta Main Street's Wine and Chocolate Walk returns to downtown Marietta on Saturday. The annual event is sponsored by Hall ...

Camden Clark hosts Dinner with the Docs event focused on preventative care and wellness

Meet Me on Market returning Friday

Respect: Clarity Project could be a helpful resource

Community: Grateful for scholarship support

Police Week: Thank law enforcement for keeping us safe

MOV Parent: Each should have the chance to learn and grow

MOV Parent: Valuable lessons for us to teach our children

Backyard Gardener: Rhubarb – the tangy ‘pie plant’

James Bryant Jr.

James Bryant Jr., 78, of Marietta, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. A private cremation will take place. www.CawleyandPeoples.com

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West Virginia voters navigate new law requiring photo IDs at polling places in primary election

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Presenting a utility bill as a valid form of identification at a voting precinct in West Virginia has gone the way of the tavern polling ...