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Washington County Grand Jury indicts 16, including 3 for multiple thefts

In the Courts September 18, 2026

MARIETTA – Two men charged with more than 30 counts each related to a string of break-ins and thefts were among 16 people indicted this week by the Washington County Grand Jury. Jason Ryan Stewart, 34, 1815 Rockland Ave., Belpre, and Joshua Michael McGee, 43, 812 Seventh St., Parkersburg, are accused of stealing a pickup truck and trailer, tools, crossbows, NASCAR collectibles, a TV and other items from residences, a storage facility and other buildings in Marietta, Belpre, Little Hocking and Whipple between Oct. 23 and Nov. 1, according to the indictments. “It was a crime spree ...

Milone Center for Academic and Career Success to open Friday at Marietta College

Business September 18, 2026

MARIETTA — Marietta College will hold a grand opening for the Milone Center for Academic and Career Success from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, on the first floor of Legacy Library, according to a release from the college. The event, “Unlock the Milone Center,” is open to the campus and ...

Walk Saturday will bring awareness to suicide and prevention

Community News September 18, 2026

PARKERSBURG – There will be a walk this Saturday at Parkersburg City Park to bring attention to those lost to suicide. The Mid-Ohio Valley Out of the Darkness/Paws For Prevention Walk for Suicide Prevention will be 11 a.m. starting at the bandshell the park with registration starting at 10 ...

Wood County Assessor's Office spells out how it will make up for budget shortfall

Local News September 18, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Assessor John Kelly told commissioners Thursday he is optimistic the office can address a projected $357,000 shortfall within this fiscal year. “My hope is I won’t have to ask you for a dime,” he said. During Thursday’s County Commission meeting, Kelly and ...

Capito hails Senate progress on NIL reform legislation

Local News September 18, 2026

CHARLESTON – A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to put guardrails around sports name, image and likeness rights is one step closer to full passage in the Senate. Speaking during a conference call with West Virginia reporters from Capitol Hill, Capito said S. 4668, the ...

Fort Frye, Washington County JVSD earn 5-star ratings

Local News September 17, 2026

MARIETTA – Fort Frye Local Schools and Washington County Joint Vocational School District received an overall 5 stars of the Ohio Department of Education and workforce’s report card. For the Washington County Joint Vocational School District, this is a continuation of previous years, but ...