West Virginia football had a lot of changes on defense. A lot of players graduated and linebacker was no different.

When you become an adult, for the first time in your life society bestows upon you the adult capacity to run your own affairs ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers could — and should — have their hands full with work that would support the most vulnerable children in West Virginia if they would just drop the political nonsense ...

After four years, a fund created by the West Virginia Legislature to proactively address flood mitigation has money, but the state director charged with leading flood resiliency efforts told lawmakers ...

Melvin Lee Boggs, 87, of Elizabeth passed away Aug. 10, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, Parkersburg. Visitation ...

CHARLESTON - While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state ...

PARKERSBURG -- A proposal to rezone three parcels near 700 Rayon Drive advanced at Tuesday’s Parkersburg City Council meeting despite an attempt to send it back to the Municipal Planning Commission.

The 2026 Washington County Junior Fair royalty was announced on Tuesday. The competition was held Monday by the Ohio State University Extension Service at the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta ...

When you are standing Saturday on Juliana Street awaiting the start of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, turn around for a second and take a look at the flag on the top of the hill that is behind ...

Jerrald Travis Casto, 73, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away August 8, 2026 in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. There will be no public services at this time. Arrangements provided by ...

PARKERSBURG - Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers ...

PARKERSBURG - The area experienced heavy rains throughout the day on Tuesday with high water in some areas and impacting the upcoming Waterford Community Fair. Since just after midnight Tuesday ...