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Why your local farmer works 40 hours in town

Garth Ruff is a beef cattle specialist for The Ohio State University’s Cooperative Extension in Morgan County. The job involves plenty of travel and some overtime, but the end of the work day brings Ruff no relief. His work week is “right around 45 hours,” he told Straight Arrow....

Morgan County, OH · 11d
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Boys and Girls Club break ground for new parking lot, outdoor expansion

PARKERSBURG - The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg celebrated the groundbreaking for its outdoor renovation project on Tuesday afternoon. Phase one of the project includes a new parking lot, with construction commencing in the coming weeks. In a release, CEO Darlene Murphy said the funding was due to former...

Parkersburg, WV · 9d
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Prosecutor declines to pursue charges in Ravenswood Mayor PEIA investigation

EDITOR’S NOTE: The video attached to this story is from our previous coverage. JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The mayor of Ravenswood, West Virginia, issued a special statement related to an investigation into the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency, also known as PEIA and the mayoral expenses. In a letter from the Kanawha County […]

Ravenswood, WV · 11d

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Washington County voters approve three levies, Lang and Nohe win commissioner races

MARIETTA - Washington County passed three countywide levies in the Nov. 3 election, with Stephanie Lang and incumbent Greg Nohe winning their races for Washington County Commission, while incumbent Rep. Kevin Ritter, R-Marietta, retained the House of Representatives District 94 seat. After winning the Republican primary against incumbent Commissioner Eddie...

Washington County, OH · 9d
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Alexander Local Schools' tax levy fails by hair-thin 21 votes

ALBANY, Ohio — Alexander Local School District’s proposed 0.75% tax levy failed by a slim 21-vote margin, according to unofficial election results from the Athens, Meigs and Vinton county boards of elections. The levy was meant to benefit the school district by addressing a $1.5 million budget shortfall , according to previous reporting by The Messenger. While the levy passed with Athens County voters, it failed in Vinton and Meigs counties. According to the election boards’ data, 2,428 voters rejected the levy and 2,407 voters approved it — a 21-vote margin. Now, the school district faces uncertainty. In October, Alexander Local School District Superintendent Will Hampton told The Messenger the district is in an unsustainable financial situation . “We’re at a point where we know we can’t sustain where we are,” Hampton said. “Without it [the levy], we have to make changes to try to try to save our district some money, save our community even more money.” With this failure at the polls, students and staff will likely see cuts in the near future to field trips, busing, clubs and athletic options, as well as increased fees for technology, athletics and clubs.

Athens County, OH · 9d

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Warner makes election-day stop in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG - West Virginia's chief elections officer was in Parkersburg Tuesday morning for the general election, part of a five-county itinerary of polling places. "I'm getting out to see as many different precincts as possible," Secretary of State Kris Warner said. Tuesday was general Election Day in West Virginia and...

Parkersburg, WV · 9d

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Wood County Board of Education hears discussion from PHS Stadium Committee

PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education discussed a presentation from the PHS Stadium Committee, a proposal from Educational Consulting Team, and a human resources update on the consolidation and merger hiring process during its regular meeting on Monday night. Pat McFarland, PHS Stadium Committee member, stated the committee...

Wood County, WV · 10d

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Pleasants County passes ambulance levy

PLEASANTS COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Pleasants County voters have passed a dedicated ambulance levy in today’s general election. The levy will provide a five-year measure to offset rising healthcare expenses and ensure reliable, around-the-clock emergency medical services. Approximately $50,000 per month, which is about $600,000 annually, will be generated....

Pleasants County, WV · 9d

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Washington County behavioral health, 911, library levies pass

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County voters approved three key countywide levies on Tuesday, securing critical funding for libraries, emergency 911 dispatch operations, and behavioral health resources. Public Library Levy. Voters passed a half-mill levy for the Washington County Public Library, averting branch closures and service cutbacks across the system.

Washington County, OH · 9d

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SeOPA announces repayment of $1.5 million bond to Washington County

MARIETTA – The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority announced on Monday the repayment of the $1.5 million bond to Washington County for the purchase of the former AMP-Ohio Gorsuch power plant site for the development of a multimodal port facility. The $1,544,277 bond was approved for payoff on Oct. 28,...

Washington County, OH · 9d

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Kevin Ritter reelected to Ohio House District 94th seat

Incumbent Republican Rep. Kevin Ritter won his reelection bid to Ohio’s 94th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Wenda Sheard by a total of 8,959 votes. The victory marks Ritter’s second term as an Ohio House representative. The 94th District consists of Meigs, Washington and parts of Athens county.

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Athens Halloween 2026: In photos

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens residents took to the streets for the city’s annual Halloween celebrations Saturday. The Halloween Block Party, which has taken place since 1974, has grown into a cornerstone for Ohio University students and Athens residents alike. Saturday’s festivities included a Family Friendly Block Party for Athens’ youngest from 1-4 p.m., along with an uptown trick-or-treat sponsored by businesses in Uptown Athens. The family-friendly festivities culminated with Passion Works Studio’s 15th annual Honey for the Heart parade, before being followed by several hours of live music at the Uptown Block Party, which lasted until 12:30 a.m. Among those who attended the festivities were Mayor Steve Patterson and Service-Safety Director Andy Stone, who watched the Honey for the Heart parade from the corner of Court and Washington Street. It’s a far cry from the 1970s and ‘80s, when Athens’ city government discouraged people from taking part in Halloween celebrations. The local government went so far as to place full page ads in newspapers telling people not to come to Athens during Halloween. However, the city soon realized Halloween was an economic boon for businesses in Athens. The city then began officially-sanctioned Halloween celebrations—complete with live music and bandstands—to capitalize.

Athens, OH · 11d

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Long Before Interstates, The Blennerhassett Island Mansion Hosted A Plot That Shocked America

A former Vice President of the United States once used a riverside mansion on a quiet island as a base for a plan that got him arrested. That island sits in the Ohio River on the West Virginia side, and you can still visit it today, as long as the boat is running.

Parkersburg, WV · 11d

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Flags for Heroes display returns to Parkersburg’s South Side

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A field of full-size American flags is returning to Parkersburg as the Parkersburg NCO Club brings back its Flags for Heroes display for a second year. The display will go up Friday and remain in place through the week of Veterans Day at 1500 Blizzard Drive...

Parkersburg, WV · 10d

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Leavitt continues participation in Wreaths Across America

PARKERSBURG - Leavitt Funeral Services Crematory is again participating in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide program to honor veterans. This year's event will be Dec. 19 when remembrance wreaths will be placed on the graves of veterans throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is a heartfelt tribute to those who served the country, Jon Leavitt said.

Parkersburg, WV · 10d

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Washington County Inducts Eight Veterans Into Hall of Fame in Marietta Ceremony

Washington County honored eight of its own on Sunday afternoon, inducting the 2026 class into the Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Tower Event and Conference Center in Marietta, hosted by the Washington County Veterans Service Commission, according to an account of the ceremony published by Holly Kellums of MASH […]

Marietta, OH · 11d

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You Decide: Your chance is gone tomorrow – go vote!

Today is the day. If you have not already done so, it is time to weigh in on decisions that will affect every level of our government. From our schools and libraries to the U.S. Senate, what is decided today could be felt for years to come. It seems as...

Ohio · 10d

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Full results: Athens County election for November 2026

Full election results for Athens, Buchtel Village, and all of Athens County, with live coverage from the NBC4 Columbus streaming channel in the player above. Full 2026 Results Sort ResultsGovernorU.S. SenateData centersSchool ballot issuesColumbus City CouncilOhio Issue 3Elected state officesU.S. HouseAthens CountyCoshocton CountyCrawford CountyDelaware CountyFairfield CountyFayette CountyFranklin CountyGuernsey CountyHardin CountyHocking CountyKnox CountyLicking CountyMadison CountyMarion CountyMorgan […]

Athens County, OH · 10d

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Former POW Jessica to speak at Veterans Day event in Ember Theatre

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Discovery World on Market is hosting a Veterans Day presentation with former POW Jessica Lynch on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ember Theatre. Jessica will share her story of courage, service and resilience free to the public, thanks to title sponsor Jan Dils...

Parkersburg, WV · 11d

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Washington County Veterans Hall of Fame inducts 8, bestows awards

MARIETTA - Retired Army Gen. Robert Brooks Brown made his first visit to Washington County this weekend, giving the keynote address at the Veterans Service Commission Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Now serving as president and CEO of the Association of the United States Army, Brown retired as a four-star...

Washington County, OH · 11d