Good morning, Meigs County. Mark your calendars for a riverside tradition as the historic Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta returns September 18-21, bringing four days of Ohio River festivities. From Thursday's opening fire truck parade to Sunday's thrilling sternwheel races, the event packs in everything from frog jumping championships with cash prizes to a mouth-watering chili cook-off—a perfect celebration of our region's deep connection to the river that defines us.
In other local happenings, a four-legged fugitive had Athens County deputies scrambling as an unidentified donkey caused roadway chaos before disappearing into the countryside. Meanwhile, Parkersburg-based United Bankshares is celebrating its strongest quarter in company history, with record earnings of $120.7 million and continued expansion that now includes 240 offices across eight states. Their success story stands as a bright spot in our regional economy worth noting.
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🚢 Historic Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta brings four days of riverfront festivities. The popular Ohio event returns September 18-21, featuring live music, competitions, and family activities along the Ohio River. Thursday kicks off with a fire truck parade and opening ceremonies, while Friday offers downtown sidewalk sales and performances. Saturday packs in a 5K run, frog jumping championships with cash prizes, and a chili cook-off, before Sunday concludes with church services and sternwheel races on the river.
🐴 Donkey on the loose causes chaos in Athens County. Deputies responded to reports of a donkey in the roadway, but the animal fled when approached and no owner could be identified. Other incidents in the police blotter included a bathroom vandal causing extensive damage to Jacksonville Park facilities, a scrap metal theft between siblings, and a potential online scam involving Apple gift cards. The sheriff's office also handled various calls including a debit card stuck in an ATM, a trespassing complaint at Dollar General, and animal bones found under a home that initially caused concern.
💰 United Bankshares celebrates strongest quarter in company history. The Parkersburg-based financial services company reported record second-quarter earnings of $120.7 million, up significantly from both the previous quarter and year-over-year. CEO Richard Adams attributed the success to their recent expansion into the Atlanta market, excellent asset quality, and strong expense control. United's total earnings for the first half of 2025 reached $205 million, while the company also received recognition from Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes for employee engagement and customer satisfaction. With consolidated assets of approximately $33 billion, United currently operates more than 240 offices across eight states and the District of Columbia.
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