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Charges dismissed against Wood deputy
February 8, 2012 ELIZABETH — After hearing conflicting testimony from more than a half dozen witnesses against a Wood County deputy accused of brandishing a weapon, a special magistrate heard enough. more »»
Secretary of state subject of new bill
February 8, 2012 CHARLESTON — A bill introduced in the state Senate on Tuesday would clarify that the West Virginia secretary of state has the authority to determine whether candidates seeking elected office meet th... more »» 
Three hurt in two-vehicle crash
February 8, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN — Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident involving a garbage truck and a pickup truck at Williamstown. The accident happened about 12:30 p.m. more »»
Air quality test set for DMV site
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Less than a year after problems with a building forced its closure and led to multiple moves, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ latest regional office could once again be... more »»
Official: Girls died of smoke inhalation
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Officials Tuesday released the identities of two girls who died in a St. Marys Avenue fire over the weekend. more »»
Kasich: Drilling policies protect environment
February 8, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — During Tuesday’s State of the State address, Ohio Gov. more »»
Proposal made on passing in the left lane
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — A proposal to strictly limit use of the left-hand passing lane on interstates in Ohio is now gaining attention in a bill that also includes a speed limit hike. more »»
Ohio may ban smoking in cars
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — Hoping to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and other childhood illnesses linked to secondhand smoke exposure, Ohio lawmakers... more »»
Washington State starts Business Action Team
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — When Bradley Ebersole took over as president of Washington State Community College in September, he found the school had a number of initiatives and programs aimed at serving area... more »» 
MHS updates athletic facilities
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — Marietta High School’s athletic facilities have received more than $60,000 in upgrades in recent months, mostly through private donations. more »»
Amateur radio club gets space at airport
February 8, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN —The Wood County Airport Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved allowing the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub to use space at the airport. more »»
Manchin, Kirk unveil Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill. more »» 
Residents still concerned about dogs
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Some of the dogs Mineral Wells residents earlier complained were attacking their pets have been surrendered by their owners to the Humane Society of Parkersburg. more »» 
Man pleads guilty in bomb threat case
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — A Marietta man is left facing up to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to calling in a bomb threat to Washington State Community College last May. Ronald . more »» 
Police canine finds suspect hiding
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A Jackson County man who led a police officer on a vehicle and foot pursuit Tuesday was arrested with the help of a police canine. more »»
Judge denies suppression motion
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A Wood County couple indicted on two counts of manufacture of a controlled substance and conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance appeared in Wood County Circuit Court Tuesday. more »»
Washington County agency may seek levy
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — Officials with Washington County Children Services are considering placing a tax levy on the November general election ballot, saying budget cuts have forced them to tap into the agency’s... more »» 
Council hears water plan
February 8, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN — City council Tuesday was briefed on the source water protection pla. more »»
Senators: FAA measure good for businesses
February 8, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A bill for the Federal Aviation Administration will help businesses and communities in West Virginia, the state’s U.S. senators said. more »»
Grant awarded to local suicide coalition
February 8, 2012 MARIETTA — A $5,000 grant recently awarded to the Washington County Suicide Prevention Coalition will help ensure area teachers, parents and first responders can identify suicidal behavior and know... more »» 
Officials: Fatal fire likely began in dining room
February 7, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A fire that took the lives of two young girls likely originated in the dining room on the first floor of the duplex at 1335 St. Marys Ave., a Parkersburg fire official said Monday. more »» Coffee House Concert February 9, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A coffee house concert by Mark Stuart and Stacey Earle will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Children's Home Society of West Virginia, 1739 St. Mary's Ave., Suite 3, Parkersburg.Admission is $10. The pair are Nashville-based singer songwriters in the Americana genre. more » Local events |
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