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Wood County proposing consolidation of voting precinct locations

PARKERSBURG — In a move to better serve the citizens of the county, the Wood County Commission approved a number of voting precinct consolidations that will be in place for the general election in November. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales appeared before the commission on Monday to present ...

WVSOS Warner visits Wood County as part of Mobile Office operation

PARKERSBURG – West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner was in Parkersburg meeting with local people as part of his office’s mobile office operations Monday. Warner and Field Representative Sarah Smith were at the Wood County Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. talking with local ...

Legislators urged to overhaul enrollment-heavy school aid formula

CHARLESTON – Financial officials from four county school systems once again warned West Virginia lawmakers that the funding formula that sends state dollars into classrooms is too reliant on enrollment and not providing enough funding for students with special needs. Financial officers with ...

Tree collapses onto apartment in Williamstown Sunday

WILLIAMSTOWN - A large tree fell and caused the collapse of an apartment building on West Fourth-and-a-Half Street near Highland Avenue in Williamstown Sunday evening. There were reportedly multiple trees down as a result of the storm Sunday night, with calls made to local law enforcement ...

W.Va. agencies target millions in savings following independent audits

CHARLESTON – Officials leading several West Virginia departments and agencies briefed lawmakers Monday after audits released last month by Gov. Patrick Morrisey found more than $168 million in potential savings. Members of the West Virginia Legislature settled into the mountains of Tucker ...

Belpre Homecoming reveals entertainment lineup for 94th year

BELPRE – Local artists and tribute acts will provide the entertainment at the 2026 Belpre Homecoming in August for the festival’s 94th year. The four-day event kicks off Thursday, Aug. 6, in Civitan Park. Local band Insured Sound takes the stage at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Belpre ...