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Ewing hopes to continue ‘fascinating’ role on West Virginia Supreme Court

WHEELING — When West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Thomas Ewing discusses the overarching philosophies that guide him on the bench, he hearkens back to his days as an athlete. There are many of those, first as a multisport star at Midland Trail High School and then as a four-year stalwart ...

Washington County Grand Jury indicts 17, including multiple meth charges

MARIETTA — Seventeen people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, including 10 facing methamphetamine-related charges. Those indicted include: * Daniel Ross Snider, 55, 1424 Rector Road, Parkersburg; fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, ...

Wood County man pleads guilty to federal drug crime

CHARLESTON - Christian Gale Biles, 21, of Vienna pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. As part of his guilty plea, Biles admitted that he knew a package delivered to his residence by the U.S. Postal Service in March 2024 ...

Ripley man sentenced in 2024 infant death

RIPLEY — A Ripley man will be spending years in prison for his role in the death of an infant. John Tames, 24, of Ripley was sentenced Friday on charges of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the death of a 3-month-old child, named Everly, who died in January ...