MARIETTA — Old jack-o’-lanterns found a new purpose at Washington State College of Ohio’s Pumpkin Chuckin’ 2026, where a student-built trebuchet turned a fall tradition into a lesson in physics. Now in its fourth year,…
22nd annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show features a variety of designs and styles
PARKERSBURG – The integrate designs and skills of local quilters will be on display for the coming week during the…
Raise for Parkersburg's next mayor on City Council agenda
PARKERSBURG – The final reading of an ordinance increasing the annual salary for Parkersburg’s next mayor to $125,000 is among…
Ripley High trainer and AD arrested for sexual misconduct with student
RIPLEY – The athletic director and trainer at Ripley High School was arrested Friday night at a home football game…
Marietta City Council creates infrastructure fund, approves Hillcrest repair
MARIETTA — City Council unanimously approved a new infrastructure fund and a $65,861 landslip repair project Thursday evening after a…
Veterans honored with memorial bricks at Armory Square
MARIETTA — Veterans and their families gathered at Armory Square for a brick dedication ceremony honoring military service members whose…
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Pumpkin Chuckin’ brings physics to life at Washington State College of Ohio
MARIETTA — Old jack-o’-lanterns found a new purpose at Washington State College of Ohio’s…
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LKC represented by trio at Class A state volleyball
PARKERSBURG - Defending Class A state champion Wirt County will be joined at the…
Shootout in Texas: Red Raiders outlast Mountaineers, 53-48
After watching a late night barnburner at Texas Tech that didn’t end until 1:00 a.m., West…
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WVU legend Schmitt makes appearance in Parkersburg
Business
Grand Central Mall celebrates renovations with grand reopening
VIENNA — Grand Central Mall celebrated its grand reopening Friday with new flooring, lighting…
Jackson receives association entrepreneurship award
The United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley continues to thank the leadership giving-level donors who…
2026 – 2027 United Way Pacesetter list
Second Waterford data center proposal announced at Washington County Commissioner meeting
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Obituaries
Jay Chambers
Jay Chambers, 67, of Ravenswood passed away Nov. 6, 2026, in Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Pastor Randy Dornan officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the…
Bryan Roy Marshall Sr.
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Mary Alice Caris
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