CHARLESTON – A former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County will become the second cabinet secretary of the Department of Tourism, succeeding Chelsea Ruby in the role. Gov. Patrick…
ACLU-WV notifies state officials of intent to sue over ‘unconstitutional’ school funding
CHARLESTON – More than 44 years ago, a decision handed down by an Ohio County judge led to an overhaul…
House candidates unbothered by Criss write-in effort
PARKERSBURG – Candidates set to appear on the November general election ballot for the District 12 House of Delegates seat…
Assessor's office looking at projected deficit, asks county for help
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Assessor's Office will be looking at options to make up for a shortfall in its…
W.Va. Attorney General shifts future opioid funds from foundation to state, local control
CHARLESTON - More than four years after state, county and city leaders agreed to create a private non-profit foundation to…
Community Resource Fair will bring services together
MARIETTA – People will be able to learn about services provided by a number of community organizations on Sunday during…
.
TRENDING
Community News
Community Resource Fair will bring services together
MARIETTA – People will be able to learn about services provided by a number…
Grand opening for new Head Start
Meet Me on Market returns Friday
Traffic drives past the destroyed Belpre welcome sign along Washington Boulevard Monday. The sign, made from…
Picture This: Belpre welcome sign broken by vehicle
Local Sports
Kerry Patrick column: Streak intact, Browning runs 38th Parkersburg half marathon
Last man standing. The 38th running of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two-Mile Road Race came to a close Saturday in downtown Parkersburg. Of the countless number of entries, one familiar name kept his streak intact as Steve Browning crossed the finish line for the half marathon portion of the event…
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia true freshman Vincent Smith isn’t a normal cornerback. He's much bigger than…
WVU freshman cornerback opening eyes
New course debuts at Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football was one of the only teams in the country to add…
‘Cowboy Kayden’ to play fullback for Mountaineers
Business
Meet Me on Market returns Friday
PARKERSBURG — Downtown businesses and organizations will offer live music, art, food and family…
Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post
MARIETTA — Four Mid-Ohio Valley residents will pursue outdoor experiences ranging from trail running and camping…
Four receive inaugural RTA Adventure Grants
Hostile Takeover: Omnis Pleasants owners fight to wrest control of Pleasants Power Station
Editorials
Economy: Supporting tourism supports our future
Precious Cargo: Obey school bus safety rules for kids’ sake
High Points of the Valley
Education: One-size-fits-all approach will not work
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
Marie Louise Brown
Marie Louise Brown, 87, of Marietta passed away Aug. 16, 2026, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
Robert Bruce Conley
Sheri Dawn Densmore
Christine "Chrissy" M. Farley
West Virginia News
