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Azinger challenged by Fehrenbacher in West Virginia Senate primary

PARKERSBURG – The two Republican candidates vying for the West Virginia Senate District 3 seat say they are focused on economic development and cutting taxes. Incumbent Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, is being challenged by Del. Bob Fehrenbacher, R-Wood. Azinger, 61, is a local businessman, ...

Apprenticeships are building West Virginia’s future

MINERAL WELLS – Over 150 students from across West Virginia visited the WV Appalachian Construction Craft Laborers’ Training Center in Mineral Wells to learn more about the center’s apprenticeship program this week. Hosted by the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades, the event ...

Wood County Democratic Executive Committee slates organizational meeting

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Democratic Executive Committee will hold its organizational meeting – including nominations and elections for committee chair, secretary and treasurer – at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Parkersburg-Marietta Building & Construction Trades Drug & ...

Greyhound racing could be ending now that U.S. House has passed Farm Bill

WHEELING — A provision in the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the U.S. House on Thursday would criminalize greyhound racing nationwide. That means the nation’s two remaining dog tracks — Wheeling Island Casino Hotel Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, ...

Campbell Award recipients named

PARKERSBURG – Two students from Washington and Ritchie counties have been named the recipients of the 2026 recipients of the Donna Campbell Award for Excellence from Artsbridge. Kaylea Boyd of Belpre High School and Ava Stout of Ritchie County High School were recognized for their dedication ...