Parkersburg City Council to consider raise for next mayor

October 10, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Although it wouldn’t take effect until a new mayor is seated in 2029, Parkersburg City Council will consider on Tuesday increasing the chief executive’s salary by $35,000 a year. “Normally it’s brought up right after the election,” said Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl, who is sponsoring the ordinance on first reading with Councilmen Roger Brown and Rob Moore. “We’re not going to wait. We don’t know who’s running.” The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in council chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. By state law, elected officials’ pay ...

Washington County library levy returns to ballot

October 10, 2026

MARIETTA — Washington County voters will decide in the November general election whether to approve a 10-year, 0.5-mill levy for the Washington County Public Library, as library officials warn that another defeat could lead to branch closures and reductions in hours, programs and ...

W.Va. Democratic Party poll shows voter dissatisfaction heading into November election

October 10, 2026

CHARLESTON - New polling commissioned by the West Virginia Democratic Party shows voter dissatisfaction with Republican elected officials heading into next month's midterm general election. The state Democratic Party released polling Friday conducted between Sept. 16 and Sept. 21 by Lake ...

‘Pound for Pink’ to support local women facing cancer

October 10, 2026

MARIETTA – Rockstar Wellness will host “Pound for Pink, Rock for a Cure” from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, to raise money for local women facing cancer. The event will benefit the Jessica Huffman Women’s Cancer Fund at the Marietta Community Foundation, bringing together craft vendors, refreshments and a fitness workout accompanied by a live drummer. Activities will begin at noon, with vendors selling local craft items and Jeremiah’s Coffee House offering coffee and refreshers for purchase. The event will conclude with a POUND Rockout Workout. The workout combines ...

Nohe clarifies stance on injection wells at commission meeting

October 10, 2026

MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved a resolution for the completion of the Devloa sewer project Thursday while Commissioner Greg Nohe clarified his stance on a potential moratorium for Class II injection wells. Democrat John Rauch, who is a member of the Little Hocking ...

Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs

October 10, 2026

MARIETTA – Washington State College of Ohio has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for its Associate Degree Nursing and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. According to a press release from WSCO, the accreditation is a significant achievement for nursing education at the college. The ADN program has consistently produced strong licensure and employment outcomes, while the newer RN-to-BSN program has helped registered nurses continue their education and advance their careers, the release says. “Earning ACEN ...