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Wood County Courthouse News: Nov. 5–11, 2026

Douglas Addison Miller → Amber Nicole Williams Creech. Joshua Leon Parsons → Angela Heather Poling Detamore. Justin Joseph Addair → Morgan Anya Saunders McAllister. Hunter Jarad Fury → Candice Dianne Prather Whitecotton. Death Certificates Issued. Jeffery Allen Cain. Mark Harvey Gaston. Kevin Jay Pryor. Land Transfers.

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ODNR confirms migration from 4 injection wells in Washington County

MARIETTA - An Ohio Department of Natural Resources report on the migration of brine water from four injection wells to oil and gas production wells was discussed at Thursday's Washington County Commission meeting. Washington County Commissioner Eddie Place shared a report from ODNR during Thursday's commission meeting that said four...

Washington County, OH · 15h
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Discovery World breaks ground for new expansion

PARKERSBURG - Ground was broken Thursday morning at the site of the Discovery Museum on Market in Parkersburg for a new building space. Representatives of the museum, United Bank, the City of Parkersburg, EL Robinson Engineering, Phoenix Associates Inc., the Ross Foundation and others gathered in the cleared off space outside the museum on Market to do a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition and outdoor exhibits.

Parkersburg, WV · 15h
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Parkersburg wrestlers Dominic Way, Stephen Myers sign with Mountaineers

PARKERSBURG -- Two of the best wrestlers in the state call Parkersburg home, and soon they'll be calling West Virginia University home. Thursday inside PHS Memorial Fieldhouse, seniors Dominic Way and Stephen Myers officially signed to continue their wrestling careers with the Mountaineers. Way and Myers both won individual state...

Parkersburg, WV · 15h
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Playoff football: Big Reds, Patriots, Vikings hit the road

PARKERSBURG -- Parkersburg snapped a four-game losing skid when it routed winless Oak Hill 69-6 to close the regular season on high note. The Big Reds, who received the No. 10 seed in quad-A, will face a big step up in competition at 7 p.m. on Friday when it visits No. 7 Musselman.

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

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Athens investigating confirmed E. coli cases

ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in the area, also known as STEC. Health officials said they're working to figure out how the infections occurred and whether there's a common source, as well as...

Athens, OH · 2d

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Arts and entertainment events happening November 11th-15th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, November 12th. American Battlefield traveling American Revolution exhibit @ Point Park. Pre- Lit Story Time- ages...

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

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Playoff football: ’Jackets, ’Dogs, Raiders host first-round matchups

PARKERSBURG - Williamstown coach Chris Beck feels confident his Yellowjackets can make a deep run in the Class AA state football playoffs. Realistically speaking, he figures nearly half the field probably senses the same thing. As the No. 5 seed, Williamstown (9-1) hosts a South Harrison (6-4) team seeded 12th...

Williamstown, WV · 1d

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark to host World Diabetes Day Health Fair

PARKERSBURG -- WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center will host a World Diabetes Day Health Fair to connect community members with free health resources and education to support diabetes prevention, management and overall wellness. The World Diabetes Day Health Fair will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at First...

Williamstown, WV · 15h

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Marietta Wealth and Insurance Firms Sold to Maridea in Its First Ohio Deal

Two affiliated Marietta firms — a wealth management practice and an insurance agency with roots stretching back to 1948 — have been sold to Maridea Wealth Management, establishing the national firm’s first presence in Ohio, according to a Business Wire release from the sell-side advisor, Green Sail Capital Partners. River Cities Financial Services, Ltd. and […]

Marietta, OH · 1d

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In Your Town: Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) -Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa is a unique shop located downtown in the heart of Meigs County. They offer spa services, make-up/self care advise, and offer a diverse selection of men and women body care/make-up products. You can visit Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary...

Meigs County, OH · 1d

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Wirt County sweeps East Hardy for state championship

CHARLESTON -- Wirt County increased its Mountain State record to 15 championships here Thursday morning inside the Vandalia Health Coliseum as the top-seeded Tigers swept No. 2 East Hardy 25-17, 25-12 and 25-12. Sophomore Simone Hall led the way for the orange and black with a double-double that featured match-highs of 15 kills and 14 digs.

Wirt County, WV · 15h

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Washington County Sheriff Joins Change-Makers Challenge for K-9 and Mounted Units

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help fill a decorated jug — and to help fund the dogs and horses that work alongside its deputies. The sheriff’s office is participating in the Marietta Community Foundation’s 2026 Change-Makers Challenge, raising money for its K-9 and Mounted Units while competing for […]

Marietta, OH · 2d

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 1d

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Free vision checks offered in Marietta

Washington County, Ohio (WTAP) - The Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Mobile Service Unit is returning to the Washington County Health Department. On-site vision checks will take place at 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This mobile initiative brings essential...

Marietta, OH · 1d

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AT&T confirms year-long process of phasing out copper landlines, third party discloses areas affected

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - AT&T could begin retiring copper landline services as early as Nov. 15, according to a third-party company that tracks copper network retirements. The date is the earliest AT&T can begin discontinuing copper service in the listed areas, not a scheduled shutoff for every customer, according to Metro Colo Advisory’s copper retirement tracker. The advisory company says AT&T plans to move customers in stages and send written notices to those affected.

Belpre, OH · 1d

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Peoples Bank employees raise more than $5,200 for Marietta food pantry

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Peoples Bank employees have donated more than $5,200 to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry through a program that lets workers support local food banks and pantries with contributions from their paychecks. The employee-funded Jeans for Hunger program began in 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic brought...

Marietta, OH · 1d

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WTAP to air South Harrison @ Williamstown WVSSAC H.S. Football Playoff Game

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The opening round of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission football playoffs starts Friday, November 13. WTAP will air the opening round matchup between the #12 South Harrison Hawks and #5 Williamstown Yellowjackets. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, November 13 at Williamstown High School.

Williamstown, WV · 2d

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Rain to start thinning out Thursday night and Friday

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Colder weather is moving into the Mid-Ohio Valley while showers continue to hover in the general reason, but the bulk of the rain has already finished moving through. More showers will come in Thursday evening, but much of Thursday night is trending drier. It will be chilly...

Parkersburg, WV · 22h