RAVENSWOOD – U.S. Sen. Jim Justice has enjoyed being in the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate, but the November midterm election could see control flipped to the Democratic Party – which could also speed…
Murder suspect among 20 indicted in Washington County
MARIETTA – A Marietta man was indicted on murder and other charges relating to a recent home invasion in which…
Chick Crites Food Drive this Saturday in downtown Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG – The annual Chick Crites Food Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the…
New Martinsville woman killed in single-vehicle crash
NEWPORT TWP. – A West Virginia woman died this morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ohio 7. The accident happened…
Picture This: Belpre Marching Band performs for Homecoming Spirit Week
Members of the Belpre Marching Band performed a variety of songs outside of Belpre Elementary School Thursday morning as part…
Federal aid to support flood recovery in 11 W.Va. counties
PARKERSBURG – Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler and Wetzel counties are among 11 West Virginia counties approved for federal assistance to repair public…
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Community News
Picture This: Belpre Marching Band performs for Homecoming Spirit Week
Members of the Belpre Marching Band performed a variety of songs outside of Belpre…
Paden City Haunted House returns
The Whites to perform at Opry
PARKERSBURG – Discovery World on Market will host a concert by Poverty String Band Trio, aka…
Poverty String Band Trio to perform at Ember Theatre
Local Sports
South wins MSAC third-place match on penalty kicks
PARKERSBURG – No doubt in his mind who Parkersburg South girls soccer coach Ron…
Business
Justice celebrates Constellium's role in Artemis space missions
RAVENSWOOD - Jim Justice, West Virginia's junior U.S. senator, has often referred to the…
PARKERSBURG – WVU Parkersburg with the Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board and Ross Innovative Employment Solution…
WVU Parkersburg to host 2026 Career Fair Oct. 20
Short-term future of Pleasants Power secured while bankruptcy case continues forward
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $4 million in West Virginia Rural…
Morrisey announces more than $4 million in Rural Health Transformation awards to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center
Editorials
Read On: Trinity Used Book Sale is an important tradition
Lessons: Mountain Moves game offers learning opportunities
Economy: Job training support essential for businesses of all sizes
Investment: Funding to improve state parks is worth it
Local columns
Op-ed: Early voting is the way to go!
Backyard Gardener: Garlic for the fall garden
The Way I See It: Going with the flow is easy in the MOV
Reporter’s Notebook: Stepping on rakes
Obituaries
Linda N. Leach
Linda N. Leach, 83, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her residence. The family will have private services. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.