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Ty Smith writes ‘Defenders of Zzzodd’

A local writer has taken his experiences from real life and the make-believe world in role-playing games to write his first book intended for teens and young adults. “Defenders of Zzzodd” by Ty Evan Smith, a 2000 graduate of Parkersburg South High School, is the story about 15-year-old ...

Prescription Take Back Day returns Saturday

Local law enforcement and other organizations will be working to make sure unused prescription medications are properly disposed of this weekend as part of the spring National Prescription Take Back Day. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides an invaluable service in keeping ...

Morrisey holds ceremonial signing for Small Business Growth Act

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial signing Tuesday for a bill – the first to pass the West Virginia Legislature during the recent session – that focuses on benefiting existing small businesses in the state. Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday afternoon for ...

ODOT crews remind motorists to be safe while they are out working

BARTLETT – As the weather gets warmer and road crews are out doing work, motorists are being reminded to watch out and slow down for work on local roadways, as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. Ryan Billingsley, Highway Technician 3 with the Ohio Department of Transportation, was ...