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House Republican majority unveils Jobs First Opportunity Everywhere agenda

CHARLESTON – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw and the Republican supermajority of the West Virginia House of Delegates laid out their Christmas list for the next legislative session in January focused on job creation and economic development. During a press conference in the House of Delegates ...

West Virginia lawmakers briefed on approved changes to PEIA coverage

CHARLESTON — The finance board for West Virginia’s Public Employee Insurance Agency recently approved slight premium increases and other fee hikes for the state’s health coverage program beginning in July, though lawmakers had questions about possible changes. The Joint Standing ...

News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice winners to be announced Wednesday

PARKERSBURG – Playoffs and bowl games are on their way to settle the college football season, but the winners of the 2025 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Readers’ Choice will be revealed Wednesday. The newspaper’s annual competition to identify the best purveyors of services from manicures ...

Downtown Parkersburg heats up with Winterfest

PARKERSBURG - Families gathered Saturday evening at Bicentennial Park in downtown Parkersburg for Winterfest, a free, family-focused community event that included visits with Santa, children’s activities, live performances, a city tree lighting and fireworks. Winterfest is organized by ...