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Coplin celebration to mark new Parkersburg Mobile Health Unit stop

PARKERSBURG — Coplin Health Systems is expanding its Mobile Health Unit program with a new ongoing community stop at Parkersburg Fire Station No. 2. The stop will begin with a community celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. July 8. The event will give residents a chance to tour the Mobile Health Unit, meet Coplin care providers, take part in family-friendly activities and learn more about services offered through the program. Free popsicles will be provided to children. Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews and the Parkersburg Fire Department also will participate in the event, offering ...

63rd Matamoras High School Alumni Banquet honors classes of 1956, 1961 and 1966

NEW MATAMORAS — The 63rd Matamoras High School Alumni Banquet was held June 13 at Matamoras Elementary School, according to a release from the Matamoras High School Alumni Association. The banquet included a social hour for alumni to meet with former classmates, followed by dinner, entertainment and recognition of honored classes, according to the release. Corey Martin, president of the alumni association, welcomed those in attendance and served as master of ceremonies. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of U.S. military veterans in attendance and thanks to ...

Records – Wood Magistrate – May 14

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports on May 14: * Nathaniel David Randolph, 3516 Burke St., Parkersburg, pleaded guilty in multiple cases to public intoxication, trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, refusal to submit to fingerprinting or required information, was assessed $905.92 and sentenced to 98 days in jail (eight days already served). As part of multiple plea agreements, charges for trespassing on property other than structure or conveyance, failure to process, two counts of obstruction with threats of harm, misuse of ...

Records – Wood Magistrate – May 15

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports on May 15: * Tashia Linetta Drummond, 7 Whispering Oaks Lane, Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to one count of shoplifting - removal of merchandise and one count of trespassing in a structure or conveyance. She was assessed $477.96 and paid a civil penalty of $1,042.24 to Walmart 701 Grand Central Ave., Vienna W.Va. * James M. Vandergrift, 2601 Dudley Ave., Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to one count of fishing without a license and was assessed $196.48. * Paul Thomas Bean Jr., 1058 River Hill Road Apt. 4, ...

Records – Wood Magistrate – May 16

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports on May 16: * Dale Roger Thorn, 893 Dry Run Road, Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended (3rd offense) and was assessed $326.48 with a sentence of 30 days in jail with a credit of five days for time served. As part of a plea agreement, charges for a seat belt violation, no insurance and expired motor vehicle registration were dismissed. In another case, he pleaded guilty to fleeing or attempting to flee from law enforcement in a vehicle and was assessed $366.48 with a sentence ...

Fiscal Year 2026 ends with $370 million surplus in West Virginia

CHARLESTON — For the second time during the tenure of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia has ended a fiscal year with surplus tax collections that will cover certain one-time expenses with money left over. According to the state Department of Revenue, the state's general revenue budget ...