ACLU-WV notifies state officials of intent to sue over ‘unconstitutional’ school funding

August 19, 2026

CHARLESTON – More than 44 years ago, a decision handed down by an Ohio County judge led to an overhaul of how West Virginia funds its 55 county school systems. Advocates for better school funding believe a new lawsuit is warranted to fix new disparities. The ACLU of West Virginia sent a letter Monday to state Attorney General J.B. McCuskey providing a 30-day notice of its intent to file a class action lawsuit against the Legislature, several state elected officials, the Department of Education and state Board of Education members, and the Lincoln County Board of ...

House candidates unbothered by Criss write-in effort

August 19, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Candidates set to appear on the November general election ballot for the District 12 House of Delegates seat said they are unconcerned about incumbent Del. Vernon Criss filing to run as a write-in. “I’m not worried about him winning,” said Charles Hartzog, the ...

Assessor’s office looking at projected deficit, asks county for help

August 19, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Assessor's Office will be looking at options to make up for a shortfall in its budget that Assessor John Kelly said had been growing since before he came into office. Kelly, CPA Brett Burns and Deputy Assessor Connie McAtee appeared before the County Commission ...

W.Va. Attorney General shifts future opioid funds from foundation to state, local control

August 19, 2026

CHARLESTON - More than four years after state, county and city leaders agreed to create a private non-profit foundation to distribute millions of dollars in opioid settlement dollars, West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey announced a change in how future settlement dollars are ...

Community Resource Fair will bring services together

August 19, 2026

MARIETTA – People will be able to learn about services provided by a number of community organizations on Sunday during GoPacks' annual Community Resource Fair. The event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. “We have 35 organizations who have registered to ...

All three Tucker County Commissioners plead not guilty at hearing

August 19, 2026

PARSONS – All three Tucker County Commissioners entered not guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges in circuit court Tuesday morning. Tucker County Commission President Michael William Rosenau, Commissioner Frederick J. Davis Jr., and Commissioner Timothy Paul Knotts are each charged with one ...