MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 56% of registered voters in Morgan County cast ballots in the 2026 November general election.  To see how voters cast ballots... Read More

Jerald W. “Jerry” Watts, age 77, of Crooksville, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, following a lengthy bout with health issues. Jerry was born on March 10, 1949, in Bristol, Ohio, and he spent his life rooted in the community he called home. He was a man known for his warm smile, easy...

Sandra J. Groves, 81, of South Zanesville, passed away on Sun, Oct. 25, 2026, at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born on Nov. 6, 1944, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Robert and Ethel Sleek Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Post 29, VFW Post 1058, and the Eagles 302,...

MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — There are few things more strongly associated with Halloween than witches flying across the night sky on broomsticks. And across the country, stores... Read More

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Brock, 66, a lifelong resident of McConnelsville, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Genesis Hospital. He was born December 10, 1959, in Marietta to the late H. Robert and Rosalie Lane Brock. He was a 1978 graduate of Morgan High School. He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Minnesota Vikings, NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt....

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – A fire at the Morgan County Highway Garage overnight destroyed the building and everything inside.  Morgan County Sheriff James Fisher reported that the Malta-McConnelsville Volunteer Fire Department was toned out at 4:49 a.m. and was aided in the response by every volunteer fire department in the county, including Beverly Volunteer Fire Department from Washington County along with...

Morgan County, OH- Morgan High School and Morgan Middle School are closed Tuesday, October 20, following a nearby structure fire that has resulted in a loss of water service. First responders remain at the scene working to extinguish the fire. Meanwhile, the district’s three elementary schools will operate on a two-hour delay, with classes scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m....

Carolyn Monroe Hall, 79 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold and Florence (Grier) Monroe. Carolyn received her bachelor’s degree in education, and continued on to dedicate twenty years of her life as a special education teacher for...

Barbara Thomas, 72, of McConnelsville, formerly of Roseville, OH passed away on October 7, 2026 at Genesis Hospital. She was born March 24, 1954 to Paul Basil McElfresh and Betty Brown McElfresh. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, shopping and having a good time. She will definitely be...

Raymond C. “Rusty” Walters, 77 of Caldwell, Ohio Raymond C. “Rusty” Walters, age 77, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville.… Read the rest