PARKERSBURG – City officials are considering options to address a leaking outfall pipe that has drained nearly all of the water from the Southwood Park pond. The water level was dropping quickly on Friday. Parkersburg…
Wood County Assessor's Office cuts two positions to help address shortfall
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Assessor’s Office has begun to make cuts to address a shortfall in their budget. Assessor…
U.S Rep. Moore awarded Pennsboro, Ritchie County $1 million in Community Project Funding
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va. 2nd Dist., presented a check for $1 million to Mayor of Pennsboro Robert…
Wood County Democrats offer Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates event
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Democratic Party will hold a “Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates!” event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday…
Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues return in tour celebrating 50 years in the biz
PARKERSBURG - An entertainer is returning home to the Mid-Ohio Valley as part of a tour celebrating her 50 years…
Ohio man sentenced in connection with Parkersburg drug arrest
CHARLESTON – Enouch Jairus Kermue, 37, of Columbus, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison, followed by five years…
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Wood County Democrats offer Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates event
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Democratic Party will hold a “Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates!” event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Shelter 1 in Southwood Park, 2104 Belmont Road, in Parkersburg. Democratic candidates running for the West Virginia Legislature and U.S. Congress will be invited. “All Wood Countians are invited to attend and learn…
Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues return in tour celebrating 50 years in the biz
MARIETTA — Marietta College has received grant funding to provide full-tuition scholarships for students enrolling in…
Grant funds counseling scholarships at Marietta College
PARKERSBURG — Events around the region: Today: Wildlife photography exhibit, Danny Carpenter, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg…
Artsbridge Calendar of Events
Local Sports
City Cup exchanges hands: Parkersburg defeats Parkersburg South, 5-3
MINERAL WELLS – Switching ownership of the annual City Cup was truly a team…
High School Golf WVSSAC Girls North Regional Team standings: Morgantown 298; 2. Wheeling Park 309; 3.…
Scoreboard (8/24)
South star Cyrus Traugh carving out role with Mountaineers
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Waterford 36, Vinton County 0 W (1-0) 6 23 7 0 — 36…
Scoreboard (8/22)
Business
Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post
PARKERSBURG - A Pleasants County woman has been named the director of teacher education…
Editorials
Infrastructure: WVU, Marshall effort could be a great help
High Points of the Valley
McCuskey: Foundation decision may offer benefits
Fun Times: Attracting, keeping residents requires effort
Local columns
Op-ed: We’re losing the Backyard Brawl to every neighbor we have. It’s time West Virginia businesses fought back.
Reporter's Notebook: Justice for all
The Way I See It: Wakefield hotel provided convenient lodging for people passing through
Editor's Notes: One foot in front of the other
Obituaries
Madrel Marie Cain
Madrel Marie Cain, 92, of Pennsboro, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Funeral, 11 a.m., Wednesday, at McCullough Funeral Home, Pennsboro. Visitation, 4-8 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Oscar H. Counts Jr.
Bonita Sue Cronin
James D. Jobes
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