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Parkersburg's recycling program does not follow state law, court rules

In the Courts July 31, 2026

PARKERSBURG – A Wood County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the City of Parkersburg’s new method of picking up recyclables does not follow established state law. Judge J.D. Beane said in a declaratory judgment issued Thursday that the city remains obligated under state law to establish and implement a source-separation and curbside-collection program for recyclable materials that satisfies the minimum requirements of the statute. A declaratory judgment in West Virginia is an official court ruling that defines legal rights, status or relations without ordering any action or ...

WVU assumes 'full ownership' of University Place per settlement terms

Business July 31, 2026

MORGANTOWN — A 2024 lawsuit brought by the West Virginia University Board of Governors pertaining to the University Place complex and its financing has reached a “negotiated resolution.” The West Virginia University Board of Governors announced the settlement Wednesday on behalf of WVU, ...

Wood County Schools weighs contract teachers amid autism education vacancies

Local News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Wood County Schools could turn to contracted teachers to fill seven autism education vacancies as the district continues to see growth in the number of students requiring special education services. Special Education Director Valissa Porter told the Wood County Board of ...

Smoot schedules ensemble auditions

Community News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year’s groups. Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for the Children’s Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year; the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys ...

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces grant program application deadline

Community News July 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates of Doddridge County, Ritchie County and the Little Kanawha Area are now accepting applications for the fall cycle of the Community Action Grants Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving the region are encouraged to apply online by midnight on Sept. 15. Through a single, unified online portal, applicants can submit their projects for consideration by the foundation, its regional affiliates and a diverse range of underlying charitable funds. To qualify for funding, ...

Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier

Business July 30, 2026

CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice in a case that could determine whether the family maintains control of the historic Greenbrier Resort. U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order ...