PARKERSBURG – Almost two years to the day after demolition began on the old City Park pavilion, the city will officially open the doors on its larger replacement Monday. A ribbon-cutting for the nearly $15…
West Virginia joins seven states suing OpenAI over alleged risks to children
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is joining a consortium of states filing separate lawsuits against the parent…
Blatt, Wood County BOE visit Hamilton STEAM class
PARKERSBURG — Student-built robotics and cube projects gave West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt and members of the Wood…
Marietta swears in first new female police officer in 25 years
MARIETTA — Samantha Tromblay was sworn in Wednesday morning as the fourth female police officer in Marietta’s history and the…
Foggin and Butcher vie for the House 14th District
PARKERSBURG – The race for the House of Delegates District 14 is between Republican incumbent Dave Foggin and Democratic challenger…
Annual quilt show in November
PARKERSBURG – The 22nd annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-15…
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Parkersburg's new City Park pavilion to open Monday
PARKERSBURG – Almost two years to the day after demolition began on the old…
Marietta swears in first new female police officer in 25 years
Annual quilt show in November
MARIETTA – The Fall Shop Hop in downtown Marietta, hosted by Marietta Main Street, will be…
Fall Shop Hop Saturday in Marietta
Local Sports
Wirt County captures first state golf title since 2002
WHEELING – Why not another one? Those were the sentiments of Wirt County golfer…
Business
West Virginia joins seven states suing OpenAI over alleged risks to children
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is joining a consortium of states filing separate lawsuits against the parent company of ChatGPT over concerns that the artificial intelligence company’s technology poses risks for children. The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Mason County Circuit Court against California-based OpenAI Global…
Wood County development meeting highlights business growth
MARIETTA – The Fall Shop Hop in downtown Marietta, hosted by Marietta Main Street, will be…
Fall Shop Hop Saturday in Marietta
SIPS Coffee brings cancer awareness efforts to Steelers game
Editorials
Energy: Efficiency standards could use a boost
Education: Behavioral intervention post would benefit schools
Handle With Care: Funding and systemic reform essential for Ohio’s vulnerable kids
High Points of the Valley
Local columns
MOV Parent: Dedication is very important in our students’ lives
Backyard Gardener: Hard frost marks end of growing season
The Way I See It: Holiday season set to begin
Life Through the Lens: Reality vs. Response
Obituaries
Clarence Lee Cochran
Clarence Lee Cochran, 79, of Looneyville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, surrounded by his family. There will be no visitation or service. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
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