PARKERSBURG – As the area gets over smoke from the recent Peoples Cartage warehouse fire, smoke has moved in from wildfires in Canada, which now impacting Mid-Ohio Valley air quality. Officials in both West Virginia…
WVU leads Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium chosen to invest $321M for energy security projects
MORGANTOWN – The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium – led by WVU in collaboration with the University of…
W.Va. Secretary Of State not informed of any election vulnerabilities in state
WHEELING – Neither the White House nor any federal intelligence agencies have informed West Virginia officials that any election information…
MOV Film helps bring Appalachian horror project "Something Beckons" to life
A whistle in the dark Appalachian woods would be unsettling under ordinary circumstances. While filming a horror movie about why…
55th Sour Mash concludes
The oldest local charity golf tournament, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars since its creation, expects to clear…
Young swimmer pulled from Southwood pool after incident
PARKERSBURG – A young child was pulled from the Southwood Park pool by lifeguards after an incident late Thursday afternoon.…
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Church Calendar
Mineral Wells Baptist VBS Mineral Wells Baptist Church, on West Virginia 14, will have Vacation Bible School, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., July 27 - 31. This year the theme will be “Illumination Station: Jesus is the Light of the World.” There will be Bible classes, music, games, crafts and snacks. Classes will be available…
Washington County Commissioners approve letter of support for school-based health clinic at Fort Frye
The third annual Outdoor Quilt Show — modern quilts made by members of the West Virginia…
Outdoor Quilt Show Aug. 8 at Cedar Lakes
'One Vote!' premieres Friday in Marietta
Local Sports
Wheeling bests Post 15 for Area 1 title
WHEELING — On a hazy day at Wheeling Park High School, one thing was clear when Wheeling Post 1 and Parkersburg Post 15 took to the field Friday: both teams would be going to the West Virginia American Legion state tournament, where two teams from each area advance, but only one would hoist the…
Beverly/Lowell eliminates Marietta, punches ticket to state
Sabins aims to keep bringing top-tier talent to WVU
Wilcoxen Aces Oxbow Mark Wilcoxen, of Belpre, had a hole-in-one at Oxbow Golf Course. Wilcoxen aced…
Hole-In-One
Business
Country Roads lead Japanese business leaders to tour Mid-Ohio Valley looking for opportunities
DAVISVILLE – Local business and development leaders hope that country roads will lead a…
CHARLESTON – Once again, a major telecommunications company is taking on one of West Virginia’s two…
Power Struggle: Comcast and Appalachian Power fight again over broadband pole attachment charges
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia announced…
U.S. attorney reaches $4.17M civil settlement, compliance agreement with WVU Health System over controlled substance violations
Camden Clark seeking county's help with ambulance service costs
Editorials
Education: Wasting funds on indoctrination
Overreach: Warner right to stand against federal demand
Foster Care: Children can’t afford more shameful delays
Chelsea Ruby: Tourism secretary deserves praise
Local columns
Editor's Notes: Motivational spite
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Greed (not need) behind ridiculous data center expansions
Wastin' Time: Pizza means amore time in the kitchen with Jess Mancini
Kiki's Corner: Confidence, happiness and a positive mindset
Obituaries
Carol Sue Berry - Lovejoy
Carol Sue Berry - Lovejoy, 76, of Leroy, W.Va., departed this life on July 14, 2026. Per her wishes, there will be no service or visitation. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
Phyllis “Pat” Tinney Waggoner Carte
Tommy Franklin Goodwin
Joann Marie (LeRoy) Roberts
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