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In the Courts

Judge blocks enforcement of West Virginia food dye, additive ban

CHARLESTON - West Virginia’s new law banning certain food dyes and additives in food sold in the state doesn’t go into effect until 2028. But a federal judge issued a halt on the law while the case moves through the court system. In a memorandum opinion and order issued Tuesday evening, ...

Wood Magistrate

PARKERSBURG - Wood County Magistrate Court released the following reports Oct. 24: * Steven Wayne Brogle, 107 Charleston Drive, Ripley, was arraigned on two counts of second-offense shoplifting. Bond was set at $2,000. * April L. Dennis, 200 Ash St., Williamstown, was arraigned on charges of ...

Wood Magistrate

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court released the following reports Oct. 23: * Zacary Tyler Winans, 500 13th St., Apt. 35, Parkersburg, was arraigned on a charge of possession of a controlled substance and released on $1,000 bond. * Harold Eugene Burdette II, 218 Chesterville Road, ...

Barber seeking compensation for Jan. 6 arrest, prosecution

PARKERSBURG — A Wood County resident convicted and then pardoned of misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is among hundreds seeking compensation from the federal government over their prosecution. Eric Barber, a former Parkersburg City Council member, said the ...