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After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit

Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first “The Conjuring: Last Rights” followed by the anime “Demon ...

Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal

President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok. Trump namedropped the 94-year-old Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, ...

Meet Me on Market wraps up for season

PARKERSBURG — Downtown Parkersburg’s Meet Me on Market concluded for the season on Friday evening with nearly 300 people who gathered on Market Street. The series ended its first year with a plethora of engaging activities, local businesses, food, and more. The series was held on the ...

Bookings with Contour available from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport

WILLIAMSTOWN — Passengers can continue to book flights aboard Contour Airlines from the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport after the end of the month and into next year. That hadn’t been an option as the Tennessee-based carrier was preparing to wind down its operations at the local airport ...

North Star Child Advocacy Center receives Highmark award, $25K

PARKERSBURG — On Monday and Tuesday, representatives of North Star Child Advocacy Center traveled to Pittsburgh to receive one of 14 awards being given by Highmark Inc. The 2025 Highmark Bright Blue Futures Award honors exceptional organizations demonstrating a measurable, lasting impact in ...