Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Wood County Ashlee Beatty recognizes many schools throughout the district for their general summative assessment results. Read more about the meeting in Thursday's edition of the News and Sentinel…
Justices hear arguments in case challenging education rule-making law
CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals asked pointed questions of both sides in a case…
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
MARIETTA – Candidates for a number of offices gathered in Marietta for a chance to connect with voters. The Marietta…
91st House District GOP candidate Clagett under scrutiny for alleged racist posts
CHARLESTON – Once again, the Republican who could be the next member of the House of Delegates in the 91st…
Elks 198 volunteers help feed people
Members of Parkersburg Elks lodge 198 on Sept. 19 volunteered to feed people at The Gathering Place at Marietta College.…
Blues Society slates Cobbler’s Coffeehouse
A noted blues and jazz artist will perform in a Cobbler's Coffeehouse show sponsored by the Blues Jazz & Folk…
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Elks 198 volunteers help feed people
Members of Parkersburg Elks lodge 198 on Sept. 19 volunteered to feed people at…
The First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who loves doing jig saw…
Jig saw meet scheduled
The week's events from Artsbridge. Today: Shannon R. Hammer Fine Arts Nature Photography, WesBanco, Market Street,…
Artsbridge Calendar of Events
Defend the Bend at North Bend
Local Sports
Reverse sweep: South erases 2-0 deficit vs. John Marshall
PARKERSBURG - Things weren’t looking too optimistic for Parkersburg South’s volleyball team here Tuesday…
Business
Bee Association looking for county's help for gathering in February
PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia Beekeeping Conference will be holding their annual Spring meeting…
Food trucks, music draw visitors to Bicentennial Park
MARIETTA — The Ohio Oil & Gas Association is opposing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton’s…
Ohio Oil & Gas Association opposes proposed moratorium
Hyundai's Hope on Wheels gives $100K donation to WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
Editorials
Support the Red Cross any way you can this month
September is National Preparedness Month. Local residents who have experienced an unusually wet and stormy summer are already experiencing a taste of what some regions must be prepared for constantly. And with those storms and floods came the reminder: Disasters can strike anyone, at any time. When those disasters hit, organizations such as the…
Debt to Constituents: Politicians must turn focus to costs
High Points of the Valley
Let’s Go! West Virginia is making ‘Backyard Brawl’ a ballgame
Local columns
Reel Takes: 'Resident Evil' satisfies, even without video game knowledge
I have no prior knowledge of or experience with the “Resident Evil” franchise. I have not played any of the games, nor have I seen any of the previous movies. What I do know – and what I have experienced – are the movies of Zach Cregger. And the new “Resident Evil” (2026) is…
Reporter's Notebook: Under review
The Way I See It: When bridges go BOOM, it is a major event
Editor's Notes: Starved for media attention
Obituaries
Michael Kevin Boston
With deep love, we announce the passing of Michael Kevin Boston, on September 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Lloyd and Ava Boston. Mike grew up in a loving home filled with laughter and care. Those early memories helped shape his generosity, humor, and steadiness he
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Billy Ronald Cobb
Linda Darlene (Miller) Farnsworth
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