Parkersburg News and Sentinel

10/02/2026

A round of antibiotics got Patriots co-captain Lauer back on her feet in time to play in a three-set sweep of the Big Reds 26-24, 25-20, 25-17 Thursday night at Parkersburg High School.

PARKERSBURG – Despite staying home from school the previous day because of an illness, Parkersburg South co-captain Natalie Lauer wasn’t going to miss out on an opportunity to play against city-rival Parkersburg. A round of antibiotics got Lauer back on her feet in time from her bout with strep ...

10/02/2026

In a Little Kanawha Conference showdown Thursday night host St. Marys lost a tough opening set en route to falling 26-24, 25-19, 12-25 and 25-19 to defending Class A state champion Wirt County.

ST. MARYS – In a Little Kanawha Conference showdown here Thursday night host St. Marys lost a tough opening set en route to falling 26-24, 25-19, 12-25 and 25-19 to defending Class A state champion Wirt County. The Blue Devils of head coach Stephanie Corathers, who are still without the services o...

10/02/2026

The West Virginia State Police is investigating the death of a man who was shot by two Parkersburg Police officers Wednesday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.

PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia State Police is investigating the death of a man who was shot by two Parkersburg Police officers Wednesday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at them. That’s in keeping with department procedure following the incident, which unfolded after officers responded a...

10/02/2026

Tax collections in West Virginia for the first three months of fiscal year 2027 are in the black, no thanks to September personal income tax collections which took a dip.

CHARLESTON – Tax collections in West Virginia for the first three months of fiscal year 2027 are in the black, no thanks to September personal income tax collections which took a dip. According to a monthly report released Thursday by the Senate Finance Committee, tax collections for the general r...

10/02/2026

The Wood County Sheriff's Department is looking for help from the County Commission to replace its armored response vehicle.

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is looking for help from the Wood County Commission to replace its armored response vehicle. Wood County Sheriff Rick Woodyard appeared before the commission Thursday to detail a proposal to replace the 20-year-old vehicle that has been used by ...

10/01/2026

Edison Middle School students explored potential careers and the financial responsibilities of adulthood during a career fair paired with the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office's Get a Life program. For more information, read the full article linked in the comments.

10/01/2026

For the first time in 40 years, the Marietta High boys golf team is going to state.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — For the first time in 40 years, the Marietta High boys golf team is going to state. The Tigers accumulated a team score of 311 during Wednesday’s Division I East District Tournament at EagleSticks, besting runner-up New Philadelphia by six strokes. Sophomore Anthony Discini wo...

10/01/2026

The Wood County Sheriff's Office received nearly $13,000 from the most recent auction of unclaimed fi****ms by the treasurer for the state of West Virginia, the most received of participating agencies in this region.

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Sheriff’s Office received nearly $13,000 from the most recent auction of unclaimed fi****ms by the treasurer for the state of West Virginia, the most received of participating agencies in this region. The department received $12,963 from the auction held on Sept. 24...

10/01/2026

The Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley will stage a demonstration baseball game for athletes with disabilities at 5 p.m. Saturday at Bennett Stump Field in Parkersburg City Park.

PARKERSBURG – For the third consecutive year, The Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley will stage a demonstration baseball game for athletes with disabilities. The Miracle League’s fifth demonstration game is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at Bennett Stump Field in Parkersburg City Park. The fall game...

10/01/2026

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night after reportedly pointing a gun at Parkersburg Police officers.

PARKERSBURG – A man was shot and killed Wednesday night after reportedly pointing a gun at Parkersburg Police officers. Officers responded around 9:20 p.m. to the 4000 block of 11th Avenue for a report of a subject brandishing a fi***rm, according to a release from the Parkersburg Police Departmen...