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Tucker County data center opponents seek hearing

DAVIS – A Tucker County grassroots group of local citizens and two conservation groups are asking for their concerns about a proposed data center to be heard in court, following the state Intermediate Court of Appeals' issuing of two procedural dismissals. The two Tucker United appeals cases regarded the state Department of Environmental Protection’s granting of an air quality permit for a proposed Fundamental Data power plant and data center near Davis. “These decisions have been about which court should hear our cases, not whether Fundamental Data's air permit is valid or ...

Washington County Fair opens with weekend in Marietta

MARIETTA – The Washington County Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend for its 175th anniversary for four days from Saturday to Tuesday. With many exciting events over the four day period, the fair includes the Saturday morning parade, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness races and ...

Washington County Sheriff’s office announces new Mounted Unit

MARIETTA – On Thursday, Washington County Sheriff’s office announced a new Mounted Unit composed entirely of volunteers who provide and care for their own horses via Facebook. The post said the Mounted Unit will focus on community outreach, public relations, special events, and ...

AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start Program taking applications

PARKERSBURG – The AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start Program in Wood County is taking applications for students at its Wood County sites, including a new, state-of-the-art building in Cedar Grove. According to a release from the program, Head Start provides transportation, healthy meals and snacks, health screenings, developmentally appropriate educational experiences, family engagement, parent activities and support services to families of qualifying 3- to 5-year-old children at no cost to the family. The goal is school readiness and helping parents and children achieve ...

Artsbridge Calendar

Today: Traditional Health with Maxine Hobbs, 1-2 p.m., Belpre Public Library Lego Club- Kids event, 5 p.m., Belpre Public Library 2026 Concerts on The Green, Marching 110, 6 p.m., Ohio University College Green Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-7, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Friends of the Library Book Club. noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Story Hour, ages 3-7, 1-2 p.m., Marietta Public Library Teen Talk, ages ...