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Manufacturing workforce gathers at AOMC for ReImagine Appalachian discussion

Business July 11, 2026

MARIETTA - Nearly 100 individuals within the manufacturing workforce attended the second session of ReImagine Appalachia and the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative discussion series Wednesday. Held at the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers鈥� Coalition in Marietta, the session went from morning through early afternoon and focused on team building, partnerships, and working together to strategize and make a stronger manufacturing workforce. ReImagine Appalachia Co-Executive Director Amanda Woodrum was one of the speakers who opened the session. She discussed the region鈥檚 ...

Waterford resident asks Washington County Commissioners for 鈥榟elp鈥� regarding data center project

Business July 11, 2026

MARIETTA - Waterford resident Amber Peck asked the Washington County Commissioners for help regarding the data center project that is planned around her home near Sparling Road. During the regular commission meeting on Thursday, Peck spoke to commissioners during the public comment portion ...

West Virginia DEP seeks details on Peoples Cartage fire cleanup, lawsuit filed on behalf of residents

In the Courts July 11, 2026

UPDATE: On Friday evening, the West Virginia Department of Health announced it had issued a cease-and-desist order on cleanup efforts at the site of the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire on Camden Avenue just outside of Parkersburg due to the potential presence of asbestos. According to a ...

Teen of the Week: Frontier High School Graduate Miley Kiggans pursuing golf at college level

Community News July 11, 2026

MARIETTA 鈥� After a year that earned her two scholarships, Frontier High School graduate Miley Kiggans is ready to begin her studies in health sciences while playing golf at Marietta College. Kiggans is a daughter of Scott and Mindy Kiggans of Marietta. She also has a brother and a ...

PowerFlo Solutions grows Mid-Ohio Valley manufacturing footprint with Williamstown project

Business July 11, 2026

RENO 鈥� PowerFlo Solutions is expanding its footprint in the Mid-Ohio Valley as demand grows for the electrical equipment it builds for data centers, hospitals, banks, telecommunications companies and other high-power industries. Jim Vuksic, owner of PowerFlo Solutions, said the company ...

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on house No. 119

Community News July 11, 2026

PARKERSBURG - Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley board members, volunteers and donors joined the Herman family for a groundbreaking ceremony for house No. 119 on Blennerhassett Heights Road in Parkersburg Thursday. Cory, Che and their six children have begun their journey to ...