Economy

Lubeck Public Service District discusses proposed water, sewer rate hikes

Despite COVID, local governments stay in the balck

Cabinet secretary says tax collections better than expected

Lawmakers defend bill passed to continue Pleasants County power station

Unemployment filings rise in West Virginia while continuing to decline in Ohio

An $8 million renovation of the main runway at the Mid-Ohio Valley Airport will be dedicated this weekend.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the state will borrow federal money to meet the costs of unemployment claims skyrocketing since March.

Parkersburg City Council's finance committee will meet Tuesday afternoon to consider a tax break to help restaurants, retailers and landlords affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

West Virginia's and Ohio's governors both address modified "stay at home" orders, and how they will affect their states' immediate futures.

Parkersburg City Council will consider approving the administration of $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding made available through the recently approved federal coronavirus stimulus package.

The local bank is helping local businesses stay alive during a slow in the economy

Senator answers concerns about delays on paycheck-protection loan applications.

The Wood County Development Authority prepares for eventual restart of local economy.

The state human services agency reports more than 272,000 jobless claims in Ohio for the week ending March 28, a second straight week of record numbers as businesses grapple with effects of the pandemic.

Parkersburg and Marietta groups helping small businesses keep engaged during a difficult time for the economy.

Local development leader says she doesn't see a direct impact on business growth from the West Virginia business inventory tax.

Local financial advisor talks about stock market down due to Coronavirus

Wood and Jackson Counties received federal housing assistance and block grant money.

The city of Parkersburg will hold an open house next Thursday to discuss its comprehensive plan for the next 10 years.

Construction work is underway on two multi-unit housing units in Parkersburg, one of them for senior citizens.

The head of the Wood County Economic Development Authority says more business and industry could be on the way in 2020.

Wood County's Economic Development Director agrees a repeal of West Virginia's business and inventory tax would improve the state's business climate.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will be in Williamstown Friday, to make an announcement about the long-discussed roundabout project at I-77 and Highland Avenue.

Economic Director Lindsey Piersol says several new businesses and employers are coming to Wood County and those who want to work will be able to find work.

The city of Belpre announces plans for a nursing home near Washington Boulevard and Farson Street, expected to employ 50 people.

West Virginia tax collections for the month of September show increases, although they were below projections for the first three months of the fiscal year.

Local industry leaders are optimistic about West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's appointment of a task force reacting to an anticipated expansion of the region's petrochemical industry.

Notices filed in West Virginia and Ohio reveal that 1,079 workers will lose their jobs when two hospitals are closed this fall.

Wood County's leftover money from the 2018-19 budget year was $141,000, a larger carryover than in recent years.

Clay County's only grocery store has been closed since June 24 and may never reopen.