CHARLESTON — Nearly 40 days after devastating flash flooding caused massive damage and claimed the lives of nine people, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that a disaster declaration was issued for Ohio and Marion counties. “It is my Great Honor to grant $11.7 Million ...
MARIETTA – A youth from Marietta is in the finals for the National Junior Ranger competition sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Garrison Henderhot, 8, is among the 16 finalists competing for the most votes at tinyurl.com/yckc6kx. Voting ends at 10 p.m. Thursday, and Garrison is ...
MARIETTA — The Historic Harmar Bridge Company will host its annual Harmar Days Festival from Friday through Sunday in the Harmar Village neighborhood of Marietta’s west side. The three-day community celebration and fundraiser features a variety of activities, including 10 food trucks, more ...
A king bird flies away from a small bush while hunting for bugs near the North Fork of the Hughes River. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...
MORGANTOWN — In June 2024, West Virginia Academy purchased 19.2 acres near Cheat Lake for $406,310. Now the state’s first charter school is looking to make that land the focal point of its academic and extracurricular activity. West Virginia Academy Ltd. is accepting proposals for ...
MARIETTA — The Human Society of the Ohio Valley is seeking help from the community to address overcrowding at its shelter. As of July 22, there are 202 animals housed at the shelter on Mount Tom Road, many more than they can reasonably accommodate in their space, according to a post on their ...