VIENNA — The Friends of Vienna held its third annual “Glow on the O” at Spencer's Landing on Saturday. Jack Mathers, president of Friends of Vienna, said the event was an opportunity for the community…
Wood County Grand Jury clears deputy in May shooting
PARKERSBURG – A Wood County sheriff’s deputy has been cleared in a May shooting that left an armed suspect dead.…
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…
Fatal Columbus shooting unrelated to nearby mosque
COLUMBUS (AP) — A shooting in a neighborhood near a mosque in Ohio’s capital city left one person dead Monday…
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…
Cub Scouts climb to new heights at Cub Scout Fun Day
WALKER – Kootaga District Buckskin Council held its Cub Scout Fun Day at Camp Kootaga on Saturday afternoon. The event…
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Rise in good times at 'Glow on the O'
VIENNA — The Friends of Vienna held its third annual “Glow on the O”…
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
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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