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Second Waterford data center proposal announced at Washington County Commissioner meeting

MARIETTA - Washington County Commissioners read a letter from Continuum Partners on a proposal for a second data center in Waterford from Todd Esse, adjacent to Project Riverbend. Commissioners also approved a contract through Team Care Health Insurance for a reduction in employee and taxpayer cost and software to streamline Washington County record requests.

Washington County, OH · 2d
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Grand Central Mall celebrates renovations with grand reopening

VIENNA -- Grand Central Mall celebrated its grand reopening Friday with new flooring, lighting and food court furnishings, an expanded bookstore and a pledge from its owners to continue investing in the shopping center. Community members, local officials and business representatives gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included performances by...

Vienna, WV · 1d
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Warren’s Luke Rettenberger repeats as All-Ohioan in cross country

OBETZ, Ohio -- Warren's Luke Rettenberger and Shenandoah Zep’s Ida Estadt and Joel Tewksbary each earned All-Ohio status here Saturday during the OHSAA state cross country meet at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. Rettenberger, who was All-Ohio as a junior in 2025, cracked the coveted top 24 in 19th...

Obetz, OH · 15h
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Perry Forensic fraud unit talks to Wood Commission about local fraud crimes

PARKERSBURG- There are a number of fraud crimes affecting people in Wood County, according to a former Wood County Sheriff. Representatives of Perry Forensic appeared before the Wood County Commission Thursday to talk about the types of fraud encountered by local residents and to recognize International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 14-21.

Wood County, WV · 2d
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Ohio man wanted in infant’s death arrested on murder charge

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man wanted in connection with the death of a 3-month-old in Athens County is in custody and now facing a murder charge. According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, William McCassliter was arrested Wednesday, and court records show he is facing seven charges – two counts of murder, two counts […]

Athens County, OH · 1d

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Retro Report: The opening of Walmart and its effect on local business

Twenty-four years before Chick-fil-A opened on East State Street, people were standing a few hundred feet away protesting another national chain: Walmart. When the Walmart Supercenter opened in 2002, its arrival came after years of pushback from Athens residents concerned about what a retailer of its size could mean for local businesses and the city around them. Today, Walmart is a normal part of East State Street. Chick-fil-A is its newest neighbor.

Athens, OH · 2d

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Julia-Ann Square cancels holiday house tour 2026, plans concert and neighborhood walk

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Julia-Ann Square Historic District’s annual Christmas house tour has been canceled this year as two prominent neighborhood families move away, including the owners of a home that has long served as the event’s anchor. Julie Deklavon, the district’s corresponding secretary, said the timing...

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

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I-77, northbound on ramp, closure scheduled

Wood County, W.Va. (WTAP) - The I-77, northbound ramp will be closed at Exit 174 (WV 47, Staunton Avenue) for a guardrail installation. The closure is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could...

Wood County, WV · 1d

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Athens Post Names Trooper Todd Wallingford Its 2026 Trooper of the Year

ATHENS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Todd J. Wallingford has been named the Athens Post’s 2026 Trooper of the Year, the Patrol announced, an honor voted on by the troopers who work alongside him. Wallingford, 30, was selected by his peers at the post, who pointed to his enthusiastic work attitude, leadership abilities, community […]

Athens County, OH · 20h

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Sons of American Revolution observe Fort Harmar’s 241st anniversary

MARIETTA - The Sons of the American Revolution held a Fort Harmar 241st Anniversary observance Thursday morning in Marietta. Vice President of the Marietta Chapter Jean Yost spoke on the significance of the site in Marietta history, stating the site was used before the ordinance of 1787. He said Fort Harmar was established Nov. 5, 1785, by 150 soldiers of the First American regiment of the United States with the task to "drive off squatters, restore order, and lead America's effort to establish new governance in the Northwest Territory."

Marietta, OH · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Young at Heart announces November meeting

The Young at Heart senior ministry of First United Methodist Church at 1001 Juliana St., Parkersburg, will sponsor an open discussion on loneliness: what it is, and how to manage it. Titled "What Do I Do Now? - Coping When Alone" the program will focus on anticipated, as well as unanticipated, situations older adults deal with alone.

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

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12 Unusual West Virginia Animal Farms Worth Knowing About

West Virginia has a Christmas farm with real reindeer brought in from Alaska, a ranch known for enormous Watusi cattle, and farms raising American bison. These aren’t the animals most people expect to find in the Mountain State, but they’re part of what makes these places interesting. At...

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Baby boy follows dad’s beat with early love of drumming

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - At just 13 months old, Kaysen Gray Calhoun is already following in his dad’s footsteps — one drumbeat at a time. Kaysen, the son of Tanner Calhoun and Mandie Johnson, became interested in drumming after watching his father play. Now, with a pair of drumsticks and headphones, he’s trying his hand at the full-size kit.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Marching 110 Returns as Athens Honors Veterans With Parade and Ceremony

Athens will honor its veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony — and this year’s procession brings back a familiar sound, as Ohio University’s Marching 110 makes its long-awaited return to the parade, the Athens County Independent reported. The parade begins at 10:15 a.m., with Court Street offering a […]

Athens, OH · 14h

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Shadyside Rallies From 19 Down in Final Minutes to Stun Eastern 27-26

REEDSVILLE, Ohio — With 9:40 left in its season, Shadyside trailed Reedsville Eastern 26-7. What happened next will be retold in Belmont County for years: Eastern fumbled on three consecutive plays, the Tigers pounced on every one of them, and Shadyside scored 20 unanswered points to stun the Eagles 27-26 on Friday night in a […]

Shadyside, OH · 1d

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Cadets cruise past Redstreaks in regional quarterfinals, 37-0

BEVERLY -- After a much-deserved bye last week in the opening round of the playoffs, it would have been understandable if the Fort Frye Cadets showed a little bit of rust Friday night in the early going of their D-V, Region 19 quarterfinal at Fort Frye High School against the Piketon Redstreaks.

Beverly, OH · 1d

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Teen of the Week: Waterford’s Chafin studies advertising, serves as Career Center ambassador

WATERFORD - Emma Chaffin was not originally planning on being a student at the Washington County Career Center. However, she fell in love with the graphic design and video production department after a visit during her sophomore year. Chaffin, a senior at Waterford High School, is the daughter of the...

Waterford, OH · 1d

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Ohio Men’s Basketball staves off comeback, defeats NC A&T to move to 2-0

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Men’s Basketball (2-0) hosted North Carolina A&T (1-1) for their home opener. The Bobcats clawed their way back after a slow start to take the victory 80-70. The Bobcats began the game with Javan Simmons, Jackson Paveletzke, Siebe Ledegen, Dusan Makitan and Kolton Mitchell on the floor. The Aggies guard-heavy lineup featured Shane Lancaster, Ponce James, and Danny Delgardo III. Matthew Webster and Will Felton were the two big men in the starting lineup.

Athens, OH · 21h

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Possible Piketon data center emissions worry residents, city

ATHENS, Ohio — The scope of the data center project in Piketon has some residents concerned about potential downwind emissions affecting Athens County. Councilmember Beth Clodfelter (At-Large) read an email from Aaron Leatherwood, outlining his concerns about pollution from the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus . This project will transform the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant into the largest data center in the world according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Power for the facility will be provided by a 9.2 gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant. “The developer is attempting to rush the project and is hoping to go from application to power production in under two years,” Leatherwood wrote. “The project is not receiving the scrutiny that it needs to receive, particularly in regards to downwind health.” Of particular concern to Leatherwood is the decision by the developers to utilize conventional gas-turbines rather than the cleaner and more efficient combined-cycle gas turbines. “Their efforts to mitigate the scale of this project are limited and constrained by the technologies they are choosing, and it will be far harder to change once this plant is built,” Leatherwood continued. While Clodfelter did not read the rest of Leatherwood’s email out loud, Leatherwood made “a

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