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Community leaders come together to learn more on what can be done to improve and increase housing in the area.
There is new ownership for the Pleasants Power Station.
Renovations to City Park Field are almost complete in what Mayor Joyce said is “phase one.”
Many are reaching out with questions about student debt issues.
Wood County is expected to add more housing opportunities to the area with the help of a new tax credit.
It’s important to know how to spend for back-to-school shopping, with just about a month until school opens again.
Businesses in the Parkersburg area are still finding success despite the high volume of online shopping.
There is expected change to come for car prices.
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With wedding season in full swing, some soon-to-be married couples might already take a hit to their joint bank accounts.
Constellium and West Virginia University at Parkersburg are partnering together to add more young skilled trade workers into the workforce.
A local Parkersburg business and official react to the new plans for a roundabout on Route 14.
With the nursing shortage in both West Virginia and the Mid-Ohio Valley continuing, WVU-Parkersburg and Camden Clark are partnering together on this issue.
After the announcement of Gov. Justice’s “Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy” expanding, some areas of the Mid-Ohio Valley will get improved broadband access.
Despite the flower shortage, a Marietta-based flower company is finding success.
Lt. Gov. Husted is back in Washington Co. to highlight the work one local education center is doing in helping the workforce.
The Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley will be hosting this event.
Flower companies are preparing for one of the biggest days of the year.
The Ohio Lieutenant Governor makes a stop in Washington County to highlight a manufacturing business.
The students got firsthand experience of what it’s like to work in the restaurant setting.
The Cardinal Market boasts locally made items, 99% are handmade in Vienna and in the Mid Ohio Valley, according to Vanoy.
Gov. Justice is quoted in the release, ”Our continued growth in exports showcases the incredible strength of West Virginia’s economy.”
With the collapses of large banks in the United States, many are wondering how this could affect banks in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Your golf outing or rafting trip could soon cost more money, after the West Virginia Senate passed a $1 fee to support firefighters and emergency medical services.
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A announces a new management structure. The new management team includes President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.
The Ohio Attorney General is averting the temporary restraining order against Dollar General.
Micro Machine Works is adding more equipment and jobs to its Washington County facility with a recent grant.
The Pleasants County community is looking to see if a long-term partner will buy the Pleasants Power Station.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be accepting applications for their Rural Business Development Grant Program until 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Pleasants County Commission is continuing to look at ways to get a buyer for the Pleasants power plant.
The southside of Parkersburg will be seeing some more housing in the area. Especially for seniors.
Prices for Christmas trees are going up due to inflation.
Local businesses in the Mid-Ohio Valley are wanting more people to shop at small businesses.
This holiday season will be met with significant inflation, so financial counselors are coming to help those in need of help with their budget.
With many cryptocurrency-based companies falling under, financial advisors say that investing in crypto can be a serious risk.
Thanksgiving dinner could cost you more this year. Some grocery stores are seeing shortages of turkeys because of the bird flu. And the ones you find will likely cost more because of inflation.
Members of the Wood County community are coming together to discuss the issue with housing in the area.
Wood County Commissioner Jimmy Colombo says that the voting down of Amendment Two is what is best for local government.
West Virginia amendment two continues to be a serious debate amongst many in West Virginia.
Opposing groups on the Amendment Two issue held discussions.
A local professor explains the what, why, and how behind interest rate hikes.
The W.Va. Dept. of Transportation's third district is looking to hire more people to fill vacancies.
The Ohio Lieutenant Governor is stopping over in Marietta for some time on his tour discussing continued job growth in the Buckeye state.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have impacts on the restaurant industry and its workforce.
With Labor Day happening, many are finding ways to enjoy the holidays and beat inflation.
Gov. Justice's proposed personal income tax cut passes the House but stalls in the Senate
Parents and teachers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they do back-to-school shopping because of inflation.
Inflation for the month of June was the highest in 40 years.
Despite a low unemployment rate, an economics expert says that the current high inflation and high unemployment benefits might create a more significant impact on the economy and workforce in the future.