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National relay highlights untapped tourism potential of North Bend rail trail

CAIRO, W.Va. — A coast-to-coast relay celebrating America’s 250th anniversary will pass through northern West Virginia in November, bringing national attention to a historic rail trail whose neighboring communities have struggled to capitalize on tourism. The American Discovery 250 Relay will travel east from Belpre, Ohio, to Pennsboro,...

Pennsboro, WV · 4d
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Meigs County Unofficial Results: 53.83% Turnout, Manuel Returns as Commissioner

Meigs County voters turned out at 53.83% in the Nov. 3 general election and returned Zachary B. Manuel as county commissioner, according to the Meigs County Board of Elections’ unofficial cumulative results, with all 27 of 27 precincts reporting. The board reported 7,699 ballots cast from 14,303 registered voters. Manuel, a Republican, ran unopposed for […]

Meigs County, OH · 5d

Country Herald

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Wood County, WV Power Outage: 8 Hours Without Electricity Overnight Nov 5-6

Mon Power schedules an overnight shutdown from 10 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.

Wood County, WV · 6d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 3d
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Southeast Ohio Deer Herds Still Reeling as Gun Season Nears With New Limits

Southeast Ohio’s deer herd is heading into the heart of the 2026 season still carrying the damage from the worst disease outbreak the state has ever recorded, and hunters in Athens, Meigs and Washington counties will hunt under a two-deer bag limit this year — up from the emergency one-deer limit imposed last December, but […]

Athens County, OH · 6d

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Washington County Backs Republicans Locally as Certification Nears Nov. 17

Washington County voters backed Republicans in the statewide races on their own ballots even as Democrats won those races statewide, according to unofficial results reported to the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county’s results will be certified on November 17. Turnout was just over 55 percent, nearly identical to the last midterm, Washington County […]

Washington County, OH · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Wood County Clerk: Election Day went smoothly

PARKERSBURG - The 2026 General Election went pretty smoothly, said Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales. After having people out at the polls throughout the day and tabulating votes Tuesday evening, including counting and tabulating write-in votes, Gonzales said his people were ready and only a few minor problems had to be addressed.

Wood County, WV · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Flannel Fest: Marietta Main Street to host November First Friday

MARIETTA -- The nights are getting chilly, but downtown Marietta businesses are warming up for First Friday from 5-9 p.m. this Friday. The November theme is "Flannel Fest," and the community is invited to don their cozy flannel and come downtown for late shopping, dining specials, pop-up artists, live music and more.

Marietta, OH · 4d

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Washington County officials say midterm election ran without major issues

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County Board of Elections Director Mandy Amos said turnout for Tuesday’s general election was just over 55%, nearly identical to the last midterm. Amos said this year’s total was eight votes higher than the last midterm’s. She said Election Day passed without major issues...

Washington County, OH · 4d

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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 · 7d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 5d

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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.

Ohio · 5d