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Parkersburg narcotics search leads to three arrests

PARKERSBURG — Three people were arrested Friday after the Parkersburg Police Department’s SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Seventh Street, police said. The search was conducted as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, according to a release from Parkersburg Police Chief Matthew Board. Gary Losey, 44, of Parkersburg, was arrested and charged with maintaining a dwelling used for keeping, selling or using controlled substances. Mikhail Patterson, 23, of Charleston, was arrested and charged with obstructing during the execution of the search ...

Teen of the Week: Jayla Pomroy weighs career in occupational therapy

LOWELL - Jayla Pomroy is enjoying her final high school summer before entering her senior year at the Washington County Career Center. At 18-years-old, Pomroy will complete her final year of high school in the sports medicine and exercise science program. “I’ve always been drawn to ...

‘Never Too Old to Learn’ program at First UMC

PARKERSBURG - First United Methodist Church at 1001 Juliana St., is offering older adults a program called “You’re Never Too Old to Learn,” which encourages them to broaden their knowledge and explore creative abilities without spending a lot of money. The program will follow a free ...

Funeral Services

NEFF, Robert "Bob" Jr. - Celebration of Life, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Matheny Whited Funeral Home. Visitation, 2-4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. SNYDER, Rev. Everett L. - Celebration of Life, 11 a.m. Saturday at Tri County Worship Center. Burial, Rockport Cemetery.

Memorial Health Foundation grants $5,000 for Pleasants County disaster relief

ST. MARYS – Following the severe storm event last month, Memorial Health Foundation approved an emergency grant to help the citizens of St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, New Matamoras and surrounding communities. On July 21, disaster struck the cluster of small, rural towns when twin tornados touched ground. The strong winds and heavy rain not only collapsed roofs, twisted radio towers, and shattered windows, but also flipped mobile homes, mowed down trees and tore the West Virginia welcome sign from the historic Carpenter Bridge. A total of $5,000 from Memorial Health Foundation ...