After rains, area under another air quality alert

July 20, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Heavy rains hit the area Saturday and another air quality alert was issued on Sunday. A flash flood warning was issued for the area on Saturday as there were periods of heavy rain throughout the day. The warning area included parts of Washington, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood counties. Just before 7 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service in Charleston reported Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing rainfall totals of 2-4 inches across the warning area. The National Weather Service in Charleston reported the Wood County Airport received .53 inches, said meteorologist John Peck.…

As smoke from warehouse fire clears, smoke from Canadian wildfires move in

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WVU leads Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium chosen to invest $321M for energy security projects

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W.Va. Secretary Of State not informed of any election vulnerabilities in state

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MOV Film helps bring Appalachian horror project "Something Beckons" to life

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Community News

Church Calendar

Mineral Wells Baptist VBS Mineral Wells Baptist Church, on West Virginia 14, will have Vacation Bible School, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., July 27 - 31. This year the theme will be “Illumination Station: Jesus is the Light of the World.” There will be Bible classes, music, games, crafts and snacks. Classes will be available…

Washington County Commissioners approve letter of support for school-based health clinic at Fort Frye

The third annual Outdoor Quilt Show — modern quilts made by members of the West Virginia…

Outdoor Quilt Show Aug. 8 at Cedar Lakes

'One Vote!' premieres Friday in Marietta

Local Sports

WVU baseball signee Casteel signs with White Sox

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia baseball lost another player to the MLB after being drafted and another who hadn't even seen the field. Right-handed incoming freshman Kyle Casteel officially signed with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. He inked a $1.25 million signing bonus after being drafted in the 11th round as the 315th…

‘Long, bumpy road’: Beverly/Lowell claims Region 4 title

U.S. attorney reaches $4.17M civil settlement, compliance agreement with WVU Health System over controlled substance violations

Camden Clark seeking county's help with ambulance service costs

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Editorials

High Points of the Valley

Education: Wasting funds on indoctrination

Overreach: Warner right to stand against federal demand

Foster Care: Children can’t afford more shameful delays

Local columns

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Look Back: Reflections on the strange...

Editor's Notes: Motivational spite

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Greed (not need) behind ridiculous data center expansions

Obituaries

Carol Sue Berry - Lovejoy

Carol Sue Berry - Lovejoy, 76, of Leroy, W.Va., departed this life on July 14, 2026. Per her wishes, there will be no service or visitation. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

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