PARKERSBURG – Two incumbent lawmakers from Wood County lost in Tuesday’s primary election, while another trails by just five votes. Parkersburg resident Charles Hartzog, a 23-year-old Walmart employee, upset House of Delegates Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss in the Republican ...
DEERWALK – One person was killed Wednesday and two others injured in an accident involving a trailer carrying lumber and a pickup truck. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 near Progress Ridge Road. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office had not issued a release or report on the ...
PARKERSBURG – Wood County Sheriff Rick Woodyard appears on track to be the next county commissioner after Tuesday's primary election, and county officials had to do extra work to finish counting all precincts Tuesday night. Woodyard received 4,445 votes in the final, unofficial count to beat ...
Wood County Schools officials reviewed construction projects, maintenance work, student safety efforts and staffing concerns during Wednesday evening’s Board of Education meeting held at the board office. Assistant Superintendent Caleb Lawrence updated the board on several bond projects, ...
CHARLESTON – Efforts by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and groups affiliated with his vision for the state secured several victories in West Virginia legislative contests, but spending in opposition to other delegates and senators failed. All 100 House of Delegates seats were on the ballot for ...
MARIETTA - Marietta Main Street's Wine and Chocolate Walk returns to downtown Marietta on Saturday. The annual event is sponsored by Hall Financial Advisors and will run from 2–6 p.m. Ticket holders can stroll through historic downtown Marietta and visit local restaurants and retail shops, ...