HUNTINGTON — Online instruction at Marshall University will continue beyond a previously announced date and commencement has been postponed, both because of the escalation of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Instruction exclusively delivered online or through other alternative learning ...
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held its first virtual meeting Thursday, receiving an update on the pandemic which made the remote meeting necessary. Board members joined Wood County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook on a video call Thursday evening to discuss COVID-19, ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said. Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Donald Trump’s direction “we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All ...
RIPLEY -- West Virginia now has seven confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the latest in Jackson County, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Look for the full story in Saturday’s newspaper.
CHARLESTON — Potentially bringing the coronavirus crisis closer to the seat of government, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday he has tested negative for the respiratory illness. In order to limit the number of people in the Governor’s Reception Room at the state Capitol, Thursday’s briefing ...
VIENNA — Thursday evening Vienna City Council approved sending its 2020-2021 General Funds and Coal Severance budgets to the State Auditor’s Office for approval on a five to two vote. The Coal Severance budget was unchanged from last year at $27,200, which normally gets transferred to the ...
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Thursday that Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate are waiting on Republican leadership to show them the language for the third coronavirus package being to provide relief to workers. Manchin said Senate Democrats are waiting on Senate ...
BELPRE — Belpre City Schools will begin delivering meals to 11 locations Monday for all Belpre youth. Superintendent Jeff Greenley said Thursday officials would be calling families and would post flyers throughout the town outlining all of the times and places where meals will be ...
PARKERSBURG — While restaurants and facilities like gyms in West Virginia and Ohio have been ordered to close, other establishments continue to assess the best way to do business amid the coronavirus pandemic. For the Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley ReStore in Vienna, that ...
MARIETTA — Memorial Health System has some advice for dealing with the COVID-19 virus for the Mid-Ohio Valley. Memorial Health System asks that any patient experiencing flu-like symptoms call their primary care provider, use the MemorialCareNow app or call the 24/7 nurse line at (844) ...
PARKERSBURG — In memory of a loved one, the Winans family donated three parcels of land to the mission at Old Man Rivers. The first piece of land was recently sold and the proceeds went to purchase a new truck and to assist with operations. When asked what prompted Jim, Dave, Sam and ...
PARKERSBURG — While the COVID-19 virus affects humans, furry friends remain untouched by its effects. But animals in the Humane Society of Parkersburg can still use a hand. “At this point, we are seeing minimal impact from the COVID-19; however, we are taking things one day at a time,” ...
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Courthouse will now have limited hours due to concerns from the growing COVID-19 pandemic. During an emergency meeting Thursday, the Wood County Commission unanimously voted to designate limited hours for public access to the courthouse and the portion of the ...
PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has closed offices statewide due to growing COVID-19 concerns. Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with the most recent guidelines and best practices recommended by both the CDC and West Virginia Department of Health ...
PARKERSBURG — Starting today, the Parkersburg Municipal Building will only be open to the public 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. as city officials continue efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Tom Joyce said it’s a precautionary measure as the city has not experienced “an impactful level ...
PARKERSBURG — Organizers, citing the COVID-19 coronavirus precautions, have canceled next month’s running of the Vienna River Road Race. “It’s disappointing,” said Lou Molinaro, organizer in chief of the race. The race cancellation is among postponents announced on Thursday, ...
WILLIAMSTOWN — Airport Manager Glen Kelly says the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport has yet to see any negative impact from the COVID-19 situation. The practice of sanitizing all primary contact surfaces started in January when the virus became more widespread around the world, Kelly said. ...
PARKERSBURG — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the 2020 Census preparation is being put on hold for two weeks. In a press release from Pam Brust, Wood County courts coordinator and the point person for the county’s Census preparation, operations will be suspended until the beginning of ...
PARKERSBURG — Mayor Tom Joyce made parking free in portions of downtown Parkersburg Wednesday and closed some restrooms at city parks in response to ongoing COVID-19 issues. Shifting parking to free 15-minute intervals from Eighth to Third Street on Market Street and Juliana to Market on ...
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will close to the public beginning Thursday in accordance with the most recent guidelines and best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources regarding ...