MARIETTA - Ohioans will vote in the 2026 primary on Tuesday, with four levies on Washington County ballots this spring. The Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to collect $2,167,671 annually at a rate not exceeding 0.95 mill for each $1 of taxable value. This ...
PARKERSBURG - A tractor-trailer rig overturned Thursday morning around mile marker 6 in the eastbound lane of U.S. 50, not far from the Division Street exit. It spilled its load of non-hazardous material and led to a temporary closure of the main roadway. Driver Ryan Patrick Wole of ...
MARIETTA – Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, marking the 25th year of the event where comic stores give away free comics to everyone who walks inside. This year's selection features a diverse lineup of titles for all ages, from superheroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Superman and Batman to ...
Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in the May 2, 2025, edition. Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about a great perennial vegetable for the garden, asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). Asparagus produces good yields, has many health benefits, ...
PARKERSBURG – People from around the community gathered Wednesday in downtown Parkersburg to let the victims of sexual assault know that there are many out there who believe them and support them. Around 40 people gathered at Bicentennial Park to commemorate Denim Day to recognize and ...
MARIETTA – Washington County Prosecutor Nicole Coil has been appointed as a common pleas court judge. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office announced the appointment this morning. Coil will assume office as a judge in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations ...