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Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Parkersburg News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Parkersburg and the Mid-Ohio Valley. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, manufacturing, economic growth, and community events across Wood County and the surrounding region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of West Virginia's most important…
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Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fifty Years of Sternwheel Tradition | Parkersburg News
Fifty years of riverfront tradition kicks off this weekend at the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, drawing crowds for sternwheel boats, live music…
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New Courtroom C Brings Privacy and Space | Parkersburg News
Washington County just unveiled its newest courtroom—Courtroom C—transforming a former building department space into a modern, emotionally supportive haven…
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Armed Intruder Disrupts Democratic Tent | Parkersburg News
At the Canfield Fair, chaos erupted when Patrick Havas, 38, stormed the Democratic Party tent during Dr. Amy Acton’s speech, leading to two people being…
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Marietta Council Moves on Key Projects | Parkersburg News
Mayor Josh Schlicher just vetoed two Knox Park land-use measures, calling them premature and potentially precedent-setting until adjacent property deals are…
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Fair Draws Big Crowds with New Rodeo | Parkersburg News
The Washington County Fair hit a new attendance high on Sunday, thanks to better weather and a lineup of family-friendly fun — including the debut of the Rough…
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Parkersburg Votes on Recycling & Water Upgrade | Parkersburg News
Parkersburg City Council faces big decisions this Tuesday, including a new flat $3 monthly recycling fee to comply with state law after a court struck down…
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Mark Lewis Steps Down After 14 Years | Parkersburg News
After 14 years leading the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mark Lewis is stepping down November 1st—leaving behind a legacy of expanded…
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Fall Foodies Contest Guide | Parkersburg News
It’s time to roll up your sleeves, culinary wizards — the Parkersburg News and Sentinel and Marietta Times are launching their 72nd annual holiday cookbook…
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City Rejects Monitoring Wells Near Injection Sites | Parkersburg News
City officials in Marietta have rejected plans to install groundwater monitoring wells near injection wells, arguing they’d offer little early warning and…
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Storms Hit Wood and Wirt Counties | Parkersburg News
Friday’s storm dumped heavy rain and wind across Wood and Wirt County, toppling trees and snapping power lines—especially hard in Vienna and Elizabeth, where…
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Teen Writer, 4-H Leader, Future CPA | Parkersburg News
Seventeen-year-old Chase Breen is juggling a thriving fantasy writing career with serious accounting ambitions, all while leading 4-H and earning college…
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Injection Wells and Water Safety | Parkersburg News
Marietta’s city council rejected installing groundwater monitoring wells near its drinking water supply, arguing they wouldn’t catch contamination early from…
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100 Years of Faith and Fun | Parkersburg News
Celebrate 100 years of faith and history at First Christian Church in Parkersburg! Join their open house on Saturday, September 19th, from noon to 4 PM at 1400…
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Submit Your Fall Recipes for Cookbook | Parkersburg News
Your autumn recipes could be in print—enter the Parkersburg News and Sentinel’s 72nd annual Holiday Cookbook contest with a “Fall Foodies” theme. Submit…
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Memorial Earns Top Vascular Care Honor | Parkersburg News
Memorial Health System’s vascular surgery team just earned top honors with the three-star Commitment to Vascular Quality Improvement Award — the gold standard…
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Man Hit by Train at Crossing | Parkersburg News
A man in his early 60s was struck by a CSX train while crossing railroad tracks in Point Pleasant, his Kia Sorento completely swallowed by the collision zone…
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Lindsay Clancy Trial Hits Dead End | Parkersburg News
The Lindsay Clancy trial hit a major snag as the jury deadlocked again, prompting Judge Sullivan to initially call for a mistrial—but then gave her lawyers one…
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West Virginia Senators Push Energy Reform | Parkersburg News
West Virginia’s senators are rallying behind America’s energy legacy, pushing to revive coal and gas as pillars of national power while racing to overhaul the…
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Jail Overcrowding and Cost Crisis | Parkersburg News
Washington County just approved a $10K budget bump to house inmates at the Monroe County Jail — but it’s just the tip of a growing financial iceberg. Sheriff…
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Ohio Summer Crisis Program 2026 | Parkersburg News
Beat the heat this summer with Ohio’s Summer Crisis Program—running July 1 to September 30, 2026. Low-income households can get help paying electric bills, buy…
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School Bus Near Miss at Intersection | Parkersburg News
A school bus in Wood County narrowly avoided disaster when a white SUV slammed into it at a red light—thankfully, all kids on board walked away unharmed. The…
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Fifty Years of Sternwheel Festivity | Parkersburg News
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival turns 50 this year, kicking off September 11th in Marietta—with the historic sternwheeler Natalie Jane already arriving to…
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West Virginia’s Data Center Boom | Parkersburg News
Governor Morrisey’s bold economic push is heating up West Virginia’s tech future—with $81 billion in potential investments spotlighting Mason County’s data…
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Back to School Night in Marietta | Parkersburg News
Marietta’s First Friday is back with a school-themed twist, turning downtown into a vibrant hub from 5 to 9 PM—complete with late-night shopping, live music…
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Sharon Kesselring’s Red Cross Legacy | Parkersburg News
After 36.5 years of unwavering service, Sharon Kesselring is retiring from the American Red Cross — a journey that took her from part-time blood drive…
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Worthington Women's Golf July Winners Announced | Parkersburg News
Worthington Women’s Golf Association just wrapped up July’s fierce competition, crowning top performers across both 18-hole and 9-hole divisions — with names…
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Marietta Honors 9/11 with Community Remembrance | Parkersburg News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Marietta comes together in powerful remembrance — with a solemn town ceremony featuring emergency vehicles, a flyover, rifle…
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Court Halts Corridor H Expansion | Parkersburg News
Environmental groups sue to halt construction of a new Corridor H stretch, arguing the federal government ignored cheaper alternatives and that Virginia’s…
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Coplin Health Partners with Caperton Center | Parkersburg News
Coplin Health Systems is teaming up with the Caperton Center for Applied Technology through the Chamber of Commerce’s Partner In Education program to give…
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Beds Beyond West Virginia | Parkersburg News
The Bed For Every Head program is rolling out beyond West Virginia, launching in Washington County, Ohio, to ensure no child sleeps on the floor—starting with…
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Justice's First Bill Honors Medal of Honor Heroes | Parkersburg News
Senator Jim Justice’s first bill to reach the President’s desk honors Medal of Honor recipients with a monument on the National Mall, named after legendary…
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Self-Advocates Take Center Stage | Parkersburg News
People First of West Virginia is hosting its 33rd annual self-advocacy conference this September, now relocated to Cedar Lakes Conference Center after flooding…
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Sandy Family Honors WWII Veteran at Arlington | Parkersburg News
A Wood County family honored their WWII veteran father with a moving wreath-laying at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — a rare tribute for one of the…
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A Legacy of Service Across Generations | Parkersburg News
A 75-year-old veteran and lifelong servant, Larry Woods leads AMVETS Post 1788 in Marietta, carrying forward a family legacy of military service that spans…
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West Virginia Surplus But No Tax Cut | Parkersburg News
West Virginia’s tax coffers are overflowing—bringing in $838 million in the first two months, $46 million over projections. But despite the surplus, another…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Inciting Violence Against Law Enforcement | Parkersburg News
A 34-year-old man named Christopher Bentley just pleaded guilty in federal court in West Virginia to trying to incite online violence against law enforcement —…
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Court Blocks NY’s Climate Liability Law | Parkersburg News
A federal court has struck down New York’s bold Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking its attempt to hold out-of-state fossil fuel giants accountable for…
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Volunteer Horses Bring Law Enforcement to Community Events | Parkersburg News
Washington County just launched a brand-new Mounted Unit — all volunteers, no taxpayer dollars. These horse-loving citizens, including three certified officers…
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Wood County Prepares for Election Day | Parkersburg News
Wood County is election-ready with enough poll workers signed up—155 Republicans, 120 Democrats, plus alternates—to handle voting day smoothly, even as they’ve…
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West Virginia 211: Lifeline in Crisis | Parkersburg News
West Virginia 211, a lifeline for thousands, helped over 24,000 residents in 2025 with rent, food, and disaster aid — including flood recovery and SNAP…
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Appalachian Council Head Start Now Accepting Applications | Parkersburg News
Your child’s future starts here—AFL-CIO Appalachian Council’s Head Start Program in Wood County is now enrolling kids ages 3-5 in a full-service…
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Court Punted on Big Data Center Pollution Case | Parkersburg News
A massive data center and power plant proposed in West Virginia faces legal hurdles as environmental groups challenge its air quality permit, arguing it…
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Community Calendar Packed with Fun | Parkersburg News
This week’s community calendar is bursting with fun for all ages—Lego clubs, open mic nights, marching bands, and even a Dungeons & Dragons club at the…
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Coplin Expands Dental Care in Wirt County | Parkersburg News
Coplin Health Systems just landed a $116,000 grant to expand dental care in Wirt County—adding chairs, gear, and services to tackle rural access barriers. With…
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WVU Parkersburg Launches Fast-Track EMT Program | Parkersburg News
WVU Parkersburg is launching a fast-track EMT program designed to get you into emergency services in just 10 weeks—classes start Sept 28, meet Mon/Wed 6–8:30…
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Settlers Bank Doubles Down on Theatre | Parkersburg News
Peoples Bank Theatre just turned ten, and Settlers Bank is celebrating with a half-million-dollar commitment—half cash now, half building a future-proof…
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Community Cars Fund Christmas Boxes | Parkersburg News
Wreckollect Auto Body LLC turned heads—and raised over $2,000—for Operation Christmas Child at their summer car show in Parkersburg, blending classic cars…
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Vienna’s First Mayor’s Cup Pickleball | Parkersburg News
Vienna just rocked the pickleball world with its first-ever Mayor’s Cup Invitational—35 teams battled across three skill divisions, all fueled by community…
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Meet Christopher Santer and The Market | Parkersburg News
Meet Christopher Santer, the Parkersburg-born artist whose haunting mountain murals now grace the floodwalls—and who’s taking center stage at The Market at the…
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West Virginia's $2.2M America 250 Blowout | Parkersburg News
West Virginia’s America 250 celebration is spiraling out of control — nearly $2.2 million has been spent, including a $350K Ferris wheel, a $700K Capitol light…
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Free GED Program Opens Doors | Parkersburg News
Highmark Health Options in West Virginia is launching GEDWorks — a free, all-in-one program to help eligible members earn their high school equivalency…
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Waterford School Reopens After Mold Closure | Parkersburg News
Waterford Elementary is reopening Monday after a mold scare that shut it down in early September — but don’t panic, they’ve got this under control. Ten out of…
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Free Diabetes Cooking Classes Start Oct 1 | Parkersburg News
West Virginia University’s free “Dining with Diabetes” program kicks off October 1st, offering four weekly evening sessions packed with live recipe demos…
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Teen Nurse Ready for LPN Career | Parkersburg News
Seventeen-year-old Emma Schaad is poised to revolutionize her future in nursing—accepted into a competitive LPN program while juggling cross country, 4-H goat…
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Pedestrian Hit at Fifth and Avery | Parkersburg News
Pedestrian Hit at Fifth and Avery | Parkersburg News
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Spencer's Landing Gets Major Funding Boost | Parkersburg News
Vienna just poured another $98K into Spencer’s Landing — funding a performance stage and much-needed restrooms — bringing The Thrasher Group’s total contract…
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Three New Cheetah Cubs at The Wilds | Parkersburg News
Three new cheetah cubs have just hit the scene at The Wilds conservation center—two boys and one girl, all thriving and exploring their world. This marks the…
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Humane Society Pleads for County Funding | Parkersburg News
The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is on the brink of collapse, needing $15,000 monthly from Washington County to avoid running out of funds by year’s end…
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Chicory Roots Coffee & Blue Blooms | Parkersburg News
Discover the wild, blue beauty of chicory — a resilient plant that’s been sneaking into roadside scenes for centuries. More than just pretty flowers, chicory…
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Honor Veterans with a Brick This November | Parkersburg News
Honoring heroes, one brick at a time: Join the Veterans Walk of Honor at Armory Square on Nov. 7 for a moving ceremony where families can lay bricks bearing…