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Athens County receives DART funding

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has received $38,880 through the office of the Ohio attorney general from the Drug Abuse Response Team grant program to help communities connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery. The grant is among 38 totaling more than $2.5 million. “Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction,” Attorney General Andy Wilson said. “These grants empower local law enforcement and healthcare partners to meet people where they are in their most vulnerable moments and guide them toward lasting ...

Records – Wood Magistrate, May 28

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court released the following reports May 28: * Amanda Leanne Toney, 811 Sherwood Forest Drive, Belleville, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and obstructing law enforcement with threats of harm. She was assessed $662.96 and, as part of a plea agreement, a charge of battery on a government representative was dismissed. * Charles E. Dailey, 5126 Orchard Ave., Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to having no seatbelt and was assessed $25. A charge of no proof of insurance was dismissed upon providing proof. * Bradley David Duty, 409 Washington Blvd., Belpre, ...

Parkersburg officials look at options for drained Southwood Park pond

PARKERSBURG – City officials are considering options to address a leaking outfall pipe that has drained nearly all of the water from the Southwood Park pond. The water level was dropping quickly on Friday. Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce said the single outfall pipe through which the pond ...

Wood County Assessor’s Office cuts two positions to help address shortfall

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Assessor’s Office has begun to make cuts to address a shortfall in their budget. Assessor John Kelly appeared before the Wood County Commission on Monday to discuss action he is taking to address an estimated shortfall of around $357,000 in the office’s ...

Wood County Democrats offer Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates event

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Democratic Party will hold a “Pizza, Ice Cream and Candidates!” event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Shelter 1 in Southwood Park, 2104 Belmont Road, in Parkersburg. Democratic candidates running for the West Virginia Legislature and U.S. Congress will be invited. “All Wood Countians are invited to attend and learn a little about our Democratic candidates running for office and appearing on the ballot in November,” said Wood County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Jeff Fox. “Voters will have the opportunity to speak one on one with our ...