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Justice Department calls for rejection of WV Secretary of State motion to dismiss voter registration case

In the Courts May 15, 2026

CHARLESTON - The U.S. Department of Justice said in a legal filing Thursday that it has the right to access unredacted voter registration files held by the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. Attorneys for the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a memorandum Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in response to a motion filed at the end of April by attorneys for Secretary of State Kris Warner, which sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the DOJ seeking unredacted voter registration files. Harmeet K. Dhillon, a U.S. assistant attorney ...

Give Local MOV 2026 donations surpass record at more than $550,000

Community News May 15, 2026

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announced Thursday that the May 5, 2026 Give Local MOV campaign raised more than $550,000 in 24 hours, surpassing last year’s record of $531,385. The 13th annual event supported 59 nonprofit organizations and thousands of individual donors for what the PACF called "a high-energy day of digital generosity. "From animal welfare and environmental protection to arts, education, and human services, the funds raised will stay right here in the region to address critical needs and enhance the local quality of life," the foundation ...

Picture This: Antique Fire Engine on display at Firefighter's conference

Community News May 15, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia Convention was being held at the Wood County Resiliency Center in Parkersburg (the Center on Market) on Thursday and today. The event is being attended by around 115 firefighters from around the state. Resiliency Center Director ...

Backyard Gardener: Rhubarb - the tangy 'pie plant'

Free Time May 15, 2026

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! Mother’s Day marked the beginning of warm season gardening. We are now setting out tomato, pepper and many other vegetable transplants. Remember, squash, sweet corn and cucumber can be direct seeded into the garden. Don’t forget about ...

‘Carnival for a Cure’ the theme for 2026 Relay for Life

Community News May 15, 2026

BELPRE – The Relay for Life of Washington County returns to Civitan Park in Belpre Saturday with the theme “Carnival for a Cure.” In addition to the usual Survivor and Caregiver Dinner, music, auction and luminaria, the event will include some carnival touches like funhouse mirrors in ...

1 killed in crash on U.S. 50 in Deerwalk area

Local News May 14, 2026

DEERWALK – One person was killed Wednesday and two others injured in an accident involving a trailer carrying lumber and a pickup truck. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 near Progress Ridge Road. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office had not issued a release or report on the ...