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Picture This: A new arrival for New Year’s Day

Cody and Brittany Lee, of St. Marys, welcomed the first New Year’s Baby of 2026 at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center at 3:01 p.m. Thursday. Harper Noel Lee weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 21 inches long. She is the Lees’ first child together and was delivered by Dr. Eric ...

Memorial Bridge price to cross increases

PARKERSBURG — The price to cross the Memorial Bridge went up effective New Year’s Day. In an announcement to customers, Parkersburg Bridge Partners said the cost per trip to cross the bridge will increase from $1.35 to $1.75 for motorists with an MOV Pass transponder or EZ Pass, according ...

Picture This: Evening Sky

Oak trees stand before a sunset near the community of Washington recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...

World War II veteran celebrates 104th birthday

MARIETTA — Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 104th birthday of Ted Bauer, a longtime journalist whose career spanned decades at the Marietta Times and the Parkersburg News and Sentinel, as well as a decorated World War II veteran whose life touched generations in the Mid-Ohio ...

Sobriety Checkpoint planned for Wednesday, January 7

PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia State Police in conjunction with the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Wood County on West Virginia 47 in Parkersburg, near the State Police Detachment. The sobriety checkpoint may move to ...