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Involuntary manslaughter case among Washington County indictments

MARIETTA — Two men were indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges by the Washington County Grand Jury on Wednesday. Christopher Allen Streight, 39, 221 South Sixth St., Marietta, and Dalton Matthew Ball, 37, last known address 6600 McManniss Riggs Road, Beverly, are charged with the ...

Skull, other skeletal remains found in Wirt County under investigation

PALESTINE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police are investigating a human skull and other remains found over the weekend in Wirt County. Troopers were notified Sunday afternoon that a squirrel hunter discovered a skull off Courtney Ridge Road in Palestine, according to a statement ...

Parkersburg High School sees bigger police presence after weekend threats

PARKERSBURG — There was an additional police presence at Parkersburg High School on Monday following threats made over the weekend. A release from Wood County Schools on Sunday said the district responded to a potential threat in regards to Parkersburg High School. The release said on the ...

Washington County Grand Jury indicts 16

MARIETTA — The Washington County Grand Jury indicted 16 people this week, including a former manager at Ergon’s Newport terminal accused of stealing nearly $900,000 from the company over several years, using the funds to acquire more than 150 firearms and other items, Washington County ...