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West Virginia funding for food banks during SNAP shutdown grows to $8.6M

CHARLESTON — With the federal government shutdown going into its second month and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits paused as of Saturday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is directing more state funding to West Virginia’s largest food banks. In a press conference Friday afternoon ...

MOVing Forward: Crime rates are low across Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Despite the loss of jobs when various industries left the Mid-Ohio Valley, local law enforcement officials say the area is still safe and secure. Violent crime is low locally, but there are instances of property theft, and like in many areas there are concerns over drug ...

Ohio Valley Bank opens Parkersburg loan office

PARKERSBURG – Ohio Valley Bank hosted a grand opening event Oct. 24 to celebrate the new OVB Parkersburg Loan Office. Located in the back portion of the State Farm office building at 1035 Murdoch Ave. and accessible from the door marked with the OVB logo, the office is operated by Shawn ...