MARIETTA — Memorial Health System is awaiting about $80 million in anticipated Medicaid payments, a delay President and CEO Scott Cantley said is straining hospital operations and slowing financing for its women’s and children’s hospital…
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority approves sale of lots, time change
PARKERSBURG – The Urban Renewal Authority voted this week to sell property on Latrobe Street to a local businessman with…
Picture This: Greenmont Elementary celebrates test scores
PARKERSBURG – Students at Greenmont Elementary School received a celebration Thursday, recognizing them for their test score achievements. As part of…
Early voting goes to Saturday in Wood County, officials prepare for Election Day
PARKERSBURG – As early voting in Wood County enters its final days, officials are getting prepared for the general election…
ODOT prepares for snow and ice season
MARIETTA – Ohio Department of Transportation has begun equipment checks and salt barn restocking in preparation for snow and ice…
Polymer Alliance Zone receives USDA Rural Development grant
DAVISVILLE – The Polymer Alliance Zone Inc. is among six West Virginia recipients sharing $554,000 in Rural Business Development Grants…
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Picture This: Greenmont Elementary celebrates test scores
PARKERSBURG – Students at Greenmont Elementary School received a celebration Thursday, recognizing them for their…
Awards presented by Little Kanawha Conservation District
A scary good cause: Marietta man in running for Face of Halloween contest
Christ Lutheran Church, 4513 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna will hold a free spaghetti dinner for veterans…
Christ Lutheran holding free dinner for vets
Local Sports
PHS girls soccer headed to state for 1st time since 2015
PARKERSBURG — Defending Class AAAA state champion Oak Hill kept searching for an answer…
Business
Memorial Health System awaiting $80 million as payment delays slow hospital project
MARIETTA — Memorial Health System is awaiting about $80 million in anticipated Medicaid payments,…
DAVISVILLE – The Polymer Alliance Zone Inc. is among six West Virginia recipients sharing $554,000 in…
Polymer Alliance Zone receives USDA Rural Development grant
West Virginia unveils one-stop permitting portal ahead of schedule
Students learn about waterway careers at Maritime Interaction Day
Editorials
Hope Floats: Event reminds students there are good careers on the river, too
Sugar Fixes: Take steps to stay safer this Halloween
Health: Bonnie’s Bus offers a vital service
SMART529: Program deserves praise for its work
Local columns
Backyard Gardener: Spring flowering bulbs
The Way I See It: Ted Bauer served his country and Marietta well
Life Through the Lens: The infinitely intricate layers of humanity
The Way I See It: The Delta Queen is a visitor missed by many
Obituaries
James “JC” Arbogast
James “JC” Arbogast, 57, of Parkersburg, passed away Oct. 27, 2026. Cremation services entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Janet S. Balderson
Sharon Lynn Magana
Timothy Ray Shingleton
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