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Athens Messenger

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DJFS receives bid for Nelsonville building

ATHENS, Ohio — After multiple failed attempts at auctioning off the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, a buyer has finally been found. The building, located at 10 W. Washington St., was put up for sale by the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) in an effort to reduce the agency’s overhead costs. Initially appraised at $975,000, the starting bid was reduced to $800,000 and later $775,000 to attract bidders. However, only a single bid from Jonathon Cozad for $776,000 was received. The Athens County Board of Commissioners accepted Cozad’s bid, subject to a $10,000 deposit within five business days. There will also be a due diligence and closing period of approximately 120 days. Cleanup of Logjam in the Hocking River A contractor is currently preparing an estimate for the removal of logs and solid waste from beneath the Currier Street bike path bridge. However, it is likely that the estimate will exceed the $75,000 threshold that would require the project to be put out to bid, Athens County Planner Connor LaVelle explained. LaVelle also informed the commissioners that he reached out to the Kanawha River Railroad (KNWA), which operates a nearby railroad bridge, and asked if

Athens County, OH · 09-30

WTAP

Toys “R” Us coming to Grand Central Mall

Vienna, W.Va. (WTAP) - Just in time for the holidays, Toys “R” Us is opening at Grand Central Mall. The new shop will offer a small, easy-to-shop Toys “R” Us experience, with an assortment of popular toys and brands such as LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, NERF, PAW Patrol, and more.

Vienna, WV · 09-23

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WTAP

Seed dropping in Washington County

A low-flying airplane will be cropping seeds across farms in Washington County for cover crops.

Washington County, OH · 09-29

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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Letter to the editor: Truths about fracking

Recently, 336,000 gallons of toxic frack flowback contaminated 37 acres in Indiana County, polluting Whiskey Run; the casing split. A frack tank valve failure caused a 4,610-gallon spill of contaminated water in Butler County. In Marietta, Ohio, toxic injected frack brine is leaking. These stories get little or no attention....

Indiana County, PA · 09-30

WDTV

Mountain Valley Pipeline drives 86% of property tax revenue growth across 11 rural counties, report shows

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Mountain Valley Pipeline is responsible for the vast majority of recent local property tax growth across 11 rural West Virginia counties, according to a report released Monday by State Treasurer Larry Pack. The analysis found that rural public utility property tax bases across those counties...

West Virginia · 09-28

conceptcarz.com

Thirty Years of Almost Heaven: Toyota West Virginia Celebrates Three Decades in The Mountain State

Toyota West Virginia is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing excellence, innovation, economic growth and powerful community impact. 'This is a time to celebrate our history and look toward our next chapter,' said David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia. 'Senator Jay Rockefeller, a driving force in bringing the facility to Putnam County, said during our groundbreaking ceremony that he believed our plant would grow. We have done just that. Our success is a direct result of our team members. Our future is bright because our team is smart, capable and determined. We are proud to say we are busier than ever.'

West Virginia · 09-30

WTAP

Extended fuel tax pause could cost street funding

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A proposed pause on Ohio’s fuel tax could leave Marietta with less money for street work. The city takes in about $60,000 a month from fuel taxes, roughly $720,000 a year. Mayor Josh Schlicher said that money goes into a dedicated street fund for paving and maintenance, not police, fire or the general fund.

Marietta, OH · 09-29

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Commission talks to engineering companies about landslide work in Washington W.Va. from 2020

PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Commission interviewed two engineering firms on Monday to see which one they wanted to handle a hillside stabilization project in the Washington, W.Va. area. The commission met with representatives from the Thrasher Group and Potesta and Associates Inc. to discuss work to stabilize the hillside...

Washington, WV · 09-29

columbusunderground.com

Ohio Governor Candidates Divided on Fracking

Ohio’s candidates for governor differ greatly when it comes to fracking in the state. Ohio Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton recently announced she would impose a “three-year moratorium on issuing additional permits for the drilling of wastewater injection wells and on the further injection of fracking wastewater in Washington County while the state conducts a thorough investigation on the impacts of wastewater migration.”

Ohio · 09-28

myfamilytravels.com

An Entire West Virginia Glass Factory Still Blows Marbles The Same Way It Did A Century Ago

Some places you drive past a hundred times without ever guessing the wonder happening inside. Tucked along a quiet street in West Virginia sits a factory where molten glass still becomes tiny colorful spheres, just like it has for generations. It is the kind of overlooked gem that turns a...

Paden City, WV · 09-16

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Bill for company that helped fight the Peoples Cartage fire being paid

PARKERSBURG - A bill to one of the companies that helped fight the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire in early July is being paid, Wood County officials said. In an email to the county commission, Steve Sansevere, regional manager warehouse operations for the Mid-Ohio Valley for Peoples Cartage Inc., said the check had been sent to the county to pay the outstanding bill to SPSI in its efforts to fight the warehouse fire in early July.

Wood County, WV · 09-26

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Parkersburg sauce and rub company wins 3rd in competition

A Parkersburg company recently placed in an international taste competition of barbecue rubs and sauces. Angry Ape's BBQ received third place in the Pork Division of the 2026 Rubs of Honor in a competition hosted by the National BBQ and Grilling Association and its publication, Barbecue News Magazine. The competition was over 10 days in the divisions for beef, poultry, fish, pork and overall, and involved 45 judges.

Parkersburg, WV · 09-26

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Constellium makes Top 5 in cool things made in WV

PARKERSBURG – A Jackson County company has been recognized for one of the five coolest things made in the state by the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. Constellium of Ravenswood makes high-performance aluminum alloys used in the launch vehicle and spacecraft flown by astronauts in the Artemis program that will take the United States back to the moon, perhaps by the end of the decade.

West Virginia · 09-26

WBOY

Toyota plant celebrates 30 years in West Virginia

BUFFALO, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Buffalo Toyota plant in Putnam County is celebrating a special milestone: Three decades of innovation, economic growth and community impact that is leading West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared Thursday “Toyota West Virginia Day” to commemorate the anniversary. State and local leaders...

Putnam County, WV · 09-25

WHIZ

Local Family Business Celebrates a Major Milestone

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Four generations ago, the Rittberger family, began a retail butcher shop in the Zanesville City Market. 116-years-ago, they expanded that business into a wholesale operation based from their farm on Lutz Lane. “Carl Rittberger Sr. came from Germany in 1897, as a 16-year-old kid, with his...

Zanesville, OH · 09-25

WOWK 13 News

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Toyota plant celebrates 30 years in West Virginia

BUFFALO, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Buffalo Toyota plant in Putnam County is celebrating a special milestone: Three decades of innovation, economic growth and community impact that is leading West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared Thursday “Toyota West Virginia Day” to commemorate the anniversary. State and local leaders gathered at the Buffalo Plant to […]

Putnam County, WV · 09-24

WTAP

“It’s horrible”: One local truck driver speaks out on rising fuel costs

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) -It costs $1,035 to fill Scott Whitlatch’s semi truck. With fuel prices exceeding $6 and $7, that money comes straight out of his pocket as an owner-operator at Hammer Down Trucking. A fuel surcharge reimburses a certain amount through a paycheck for each leg. “We spend...

Parkersburg, WV · 09-25