CHARLESTON – The company that bought the former Pleasants Power Plant three years ago argues it remains in control, accusing the current management team connected to motivational speaker Tony Robbins of engaging in an unauthorized…
Commission approves Lubeck PSD rate increase in two phases
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission approved a two phase rate increase over two years for water and sewer rates…
Farm 2 Table effort grows bigger, better
Editor's note: This story is being republished after it ran with an incorrect photo in Monday's edition. MARIETTA – An…
Clothing drive will help kids before the start of school
PARKERSBURG — A clothing drive is being held today at the Wood County Resiliency Center to help those in need…
Latrobe Mission receives $6,000 from foundation
PARKERSBURG – The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated $6,000 to the Latrobe Mission in Parkersburg to help with facility improvements,…
MOV Ballet, Academy of Fine arts slate open house
PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet Company and the Academy of Fine Arts will hold an open house and class…
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Farm 2 Table effort grows bigger, better
Editor's note: This story is being republished after it ran with an incorrect photo…
PARKERSBURG — A clothing drive is being held today at the Wood County Resiliency Center to…
Clothing drive will help kids before the start of school
Latrobe Mission receives $6,000 from foundation
MOV Ballet, Academy of Fine arts slate open house
Local Sports
New course debuts at Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon
PARKERSBURG – About 1,000 runners and walkers took to the streets of Parkersburg on…
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football was one of the only teams in the country to add…
‘Cowboy Kayden’ to play fullback for Mountaineers
Hill’s first major league hit in the books
Toby Jones wins 38th Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon
Business
Hostile Takeover: Omnis Pleasants owners fight to wrest control of Pleasants Power Station
CHARLESTON – The company that bought the former Pleasants Power Plant three years ago…
PARKERSBURG – A federal jury found Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Corp. liable for one count each of…
Memorial awarded $5M in lawsuit against Camden Clark
Justice family finalizes 'partnership' with new financier for Greenbrier Resort
MARIETTA – Nine new classes have been added to the Fall 2026 schedule at the Institute…
Crime, wine and women's movement among ILR class topics at Marietta College
Editorials
Precious Cargo: Obey school bus safety rules for kids’ sake
High Points of the Valley
Education: One-size-fits-all approach will not work
Cybersecurity: ARC’s investment is a good step for economy
Local columns
Reel Takes: 'Brand New Day' swings highest as - get this - a Spider-Man movie
Reporter's Notebook: Thoughts and prayers
Look Back: Saying adieu
Editor's Notes: Not just food for thought
Obituaries
Geoffrey A. Austin
Geoffrey A. Austin, 62, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 14, 2026, at his residence. Gathering of family and friends, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Jackie “Jack” Stoops Cooper
Patrick Michael Criss
Patricia A. Hildreth
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