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Reporter’s Notebook: Road Tripping

One of the great things about being a news reporter is getting to sometimes hit the road and explore parts of the state I’ve never been to, as well as meeting the people who make this state go. Last Wednesday, I hopped in my car and drove from Charleston to Mason County. I’ve been ...

Look Back: Not-so-friendly rivalries

Town Clock vs Big Whistle The Parkersburg Gazette editor talks strongly to the citizens of that little village about the necessity of having a Town Clock. They must have a little stronger purse in that town, with its decreasing population, than we have, with our increasing population. ...

Monday Morning Quarterback: Welcome to the unknown, Mountaineers

For WVU Mountaineer football fans, the beginning of every season always has an element of uncertainty. Sure, we may have a general idea of whether there are reasons for optimism, but how the year will actually play out always remains in question. In 2025,however, we have graduated from ...

Editor’s Notes: Supporting every step of the way

Last Saturday was hot. I just feel like I need to say that one more time — though I couldn’t tell you how many times I said it that morning. Let me backtrack by saying I finished the half marathon — two minutes faster than last year! But there weren’t many people behind me. That sun ...

Pace Negotiations: Races showcased what is great about Parkersburg

Early last Saturday morning I stood proudly near Third and Juliana streets and watched hundreds of residents set off on an annual migration around Parkersburg. The News and Sentinel Half Marathon and News and Sentinel Two-Mile Race is a tradition for scores of people who live in the area. ...