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No print edition on Memorial Day

PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg News and Sentinel will not publish a print edition on Monday, Memorial Day, nor any of the other federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our newsroom will remain staffed on both the day before and the actual holiday. Event and breaking news coverage, local sports coverage and obituaries will still be handled and appear on our website on those holiday mornings, and in print on the day after the holidays. Readers ...

EVE Inc. pauses operations for at least 30 days during restructuring effort in Marietta

MARIETTA — EVE Inc. is pausing most operations for at least 30 days as the agency works to restructure operations, strengthen financial systems and revise governance documents. The operational reset will allow Executive Director Trina Rataiczak and a newly formed board of directors to focus on long-term sustainability and future growth, according to a release from the agency. During the pause, all hotline and crisis calls will be diverted to Transitions, a domestic violence shelter in Zanesville. Survivors who need services should call 740-630-4354 beginning today. The agency’s ...

Memorial Day events threatened by rain

PARKERSBURG – The weekend’s wet weather looks set to continue into Monday, potentially putting a damper on Memorial Day activities. American Legion Post 64 in Marietta announced Friday afternoon the parade planned for Monday morning had been cancelled, though they still plan to have a ...

Marietta College names Elisabeth Simpson to lead new clinical mental health counseling graduate program

Marietta College has selected Elisabeth B. Simpson to lead its new online graduate program in clinical mental health counseling, according to a college release. The program is accepting applications, with its first class scheduled to begin in August 2026. Simpson earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Duquesne University and a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from West Virginia University, where she also held teaching and program leadership roles, according to the release. Her background includes work in program coordination, field placement and ...

Cottrill family reunion

HARRISVILLE - The descendants of Columbus and Martha Cottrill will meet 1 p.m. June 21 for a family reunion at the Women Club, 121 West Main St., Harrisville. The reunion begins with a covered dish dinner, followed by the annual meeting. Prizes will be given to the person traveling the farthest, the youngest and oldest in attendance, and a door prize drawing will be held. All descendants of Columbus (1852-1942) and Martha (1851-1934) are welcome to attend.

Voices of Valor: Danielski uses his experience to help others

PARKERSBURG - A Vietnam War veteran has dedicated his life to helping other veterans cope with the struggles he's experienced. John Danielski, 75, of Parkersburg joined the Marines when he was 17 years old after convincing his father to sign his enlistment papers. He was sent to San Diego for ...