PARKERSBURG – U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va. 2nd Dist., awarded the City of Parkersburg with $1 million in Community Project Funding Friday for the modernization of the Parkersburg Municipal Services Garage, and Mayor Joyce discussed…
Nearly $157,000 in Marietta employee payments questioned
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Parkersburg City Council to vote on recycling fee hike, amendments in response to ruling
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Picture This: Leak at Southwood Park pond
South end of Southwood Park pond bank exposed as water levels reduce Friday afternoon.
Detroit drug ring indictments include Parkersburg, Morgantown residents
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Picture This: Leak at Southwood Park pond
South end of Southwood Park pond bank exposed as water levels reduce Friday afternoon.
Local Sports
Belpre drops season opener to Fisher Catholic, 28-19
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Raiders hold off Tigers for 35-32 win
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Business
Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post
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Editorials
McCuskey: Foundation decision may offer benefits
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Funding: Lawsuit should wake up sleeping politicians
Economy: Supporting tourism supports our future
Local columns
Editor's Notes: One foot in front of the other
Op-ed: Clearing up politicized myths on socialism
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Root of all evil
Kiki's Corner: Time, kindness, strength and determination
Obituaries
Ruth Ann Jackman
Ruth Ann Jackman, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 19, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is assisting the family with arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at Tomlinson Park in Williamstown, WV. The day and time will be announced on the Leavitt Funeral Home website at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.
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