CHARLESTON – While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials with the Department of Commerce, and leaders ...
PARKERSBURG — Wood County's Board of Education met Tuesday for what became a tense look at concerns regarding the school construction project, and discussion of a proposal for construction of the Erickson baseball/softball concession stand. The board also recognized Brenna Bond as the ...
PARKERSBURG — A proposal to rezone three parcels near 700 Rayon Drive advanced at Tuesday's Parkersburg City Council meeting despite an attempt to send it back to the Municipal Planning Commission. Council voted 6-2 to move the ordinance to a second reading, with Councilmen Roger Brown and ...
PARKERSBURG – The area experienced heavy rains throughout the day on Tuesday with high water in some areas and impacting the upcoming Waterford Community Fair. Since just after midnight Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service in Charleston was reporting the Parkersburg area ...
PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities. By pursuing specialized degrees, these local students are preparing to enter the disability services workforce and make a lasting impact in their community, Michelle Curtis, executive director of The Arc, said. “The scholarship program aims to empower the next generation of local leaders, giving students the tools to expand ...
MARIETTA - The 2026 Washington County Junior Fair royalty was announced on Tuesday. The competition was held Monday by the Ohio State University Extension Service at the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta where 12 candidates participated in an individual interview with three panel judges ...
