1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (263+ words) It was something of an understatement when Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher said that the late Joe Matthews "leaves a lasting mark on Marietta." Then again, it's difficult to come up with words to describe just how significant Matthews' public service…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (449+ words) (West Virginia Capitol News - Graphic Illustration generated with the use of ChatGPT) PARKERSBURG " The Democratic Party in West Virginia on Monday reported what it calls an "historic surge" in Democratic candidate filings for the 2026 elections. "The Democratic Party understands what's…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (93+ words) Picture This: Making Waves'News and Sentinel Picture This: Making Waves Lower personal income tax, severance tax collections bring down January revenues Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather Joe Matthews, longest-serving mayor…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (710+ words) VINCENT " Down one point going into the fourth quarter Saturday at Warrior Coliseum, Warren head coach Brad Venham didn't make any specific adjustments. He just asked his team to turn it up a notch. The Warriors obliged, outscoring visiting Minford…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (560+ words) CHARLESTON " A bill that would require cities and towns in West Virginia to switch from nonpartisan municipal elections and require candidates be identified by political party affiliation appears to be stalled, with concerns raised about big government interference in local…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (604+ words) PARKERSBURG " With all this snow on the ground, no better time than to start thinking baseball and those interested in becoming an umpire for high schools in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Rex Foster, director of officials and special projects for the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (587+ words) PARKERSBURG " U.S. Sen. Jim Justice made a stop at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Parkersburg on Tuesday where he spoke to the youngest members about hard work, gratitude, and the power of big dreams. "You gotta promise me you'll do…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (389+ words) PARKERSBURG " Chandler Jackson went for game-highs of 25 points and eight rebounds while adding three assists and as many steals here Saturday night, but it wasn't enough as Parkersburg fell 73-53 to No. 5 Class AAA Bridgeport inside Memorial Fieldhouse. The Indians, who…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (206+ words) Letter to the Editor: Masked ICE agents " highly priced, poorly trained and unsupervised'News and Sentinel Letter to the Editor: Masked ICE agents " highly priced, poorly trained and unsupervised Aside from the lack of any clear necessity for deploying large numbers…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (270+ words) The start of "political season" in many states brings with it a host of studies and reports filled with data that could inform legislative decision-making. Among them is another WalletHub study: "The Real Cost of Smoking by State (2026.)" In West…...