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Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites public comments for upcoming strategic plan

Local News July 16, 2026

MARIETTA - Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites the community to participate in a public hearing about the council’s draft 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan, according to a release from the council. The hearing is slated for 1-2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office at 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. During the hearing, the public will have an opportunity to comment about the plan, which includes topics like plan goals and outcomes as well as a waiver request to support health promotion and disease prevention programs. The waiver request is for the Older Americans ...

Parkersburg City Council approves ordinances for fee discount and extra trash cans

Local News July 16, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council unanimously passed, on first reading, an increased discount for paying police, fire and sanitation fees in full for the year as well as an ordinance authorizing residences to obtain a second trash cart during Tuesday’s regular meeting. A number of ...

Washington County Veterans Service Commission addresses public amid litigation

Local News July 16, 2026

MARIETTA — Amid recent litigation, the Washington County Veterans Service Commission issued a statement in a press release Tuesday to restate its mission to the community. Over recent months, there has been ongoing litigation and disagreements among members within and surrounding the organization. Former Executive Director Darren Shearlock resigned from his position on June 11, which followed months of allegations, litigation, and complaints, according to the release. In the release, the organization said it acknowledged the “confusion” and “concern” that could arise as ...

Morrisey signs 'Portable Benefit Account Act' in Elkins

Local News July 16, 2026

ELKINS — Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited Randolph County to sign the "Portable Benefit Account Act" on Wednesday, a bill that is meant to modernize worker protections for independent contractors across the state. During a ceremonial bill signing at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in ...

Life Through the Lens: Be careful what you wish for

Free Time July 16, 2026

“You wished for this.” *** King Midas. That name didn’t use to mean what it means now. Back then, he was known as simply “Midas” or “Mi-guy.” He was amiable and gentle. He spent evenings with his family – no frills, just fun. He spent many of his nights at the local pub where ...

Country Roads lead Japanese business leaders to tour Mid-Ohio Valley looking for opportunities

Business July 16, 2026

DAVISVILLE – Local business and development leaders hope that country roads will lead a number of Japanese businesses to West Virginia to develop businesses in Wood County. A delegation from Japan is in the area this week looking at opportunities to possibly locate businesses locally. ...