Report on accident involving Parkersburg mayor released

June 26, 2026

PARKERSBURG – An accident report filed by the Parkersburg Police Department says Mayor Tom Joyce opened the door of a city-owned vehicle into traffic, and it was struck by a passing motorist on June 16. The report’s narrative said Joyce was at fault for opening his car door into traffic. No citation was issued. A woman who listed a Parkersburg P.O. box as her address asked about the accident during the public forum at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. She asked if alcohol was involved and if standard procedures were followed. Joyce said during the message from the executive ...

Records – Wood Magistrate

June 26, 2026

PARKERSBURG - Wood County Magistrate Court released the following cases in mid-May: * A citation of battery was dismissed without prejudice against David McCue, 821 Hugh St., Parkersburg * A speeding citation was dismissed against Michael Burton Keiser, 286 Grassy Run Road, Mineral Wells. He pleaded guilty in a plea agreement to driving left of center and was assessed $186.48. * Earl Michael Steinmetz, 1824 Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to battery of a government representative, health care provider, utility worker, law enforcement or EMS officer, was assessed $276.48 and ...

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case

June 25, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic "forever chemicals" used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the ...

Records – Wood Magistrate

June 23, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports on May 8: * Brandy Dawn Sartor, 3668 Buck Run Road, Parkersburg, was arraigned on charges of obstructing an officer and trespassing. Her bond was set at $1,100. * Sarah Kimberly Middleton, 509 Buckeye St., Apt. 202B, Parkersburg, was arraigned on charges of second-offense driving while license is suspended or revoked and failure to stop at a traffic control device. She was released on a $500 personal recognizance bond. * Ashley Nicole McClead, Parkersburg, was arraigned on a charge of domestic battery ...

Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won’t testify in person at preliminary hearing

June 22, 2026

(AP) -- The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to ...

Records – Wood Magistrate

June 17, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports May 11: * Alberto Andres Alfaro, 21911 Lane Road, Edinburg Texas, pleaded guilty to speeding, 70 mph in a 65 mph zone, and was assessed $181.48. * Moses John McDonnell, 324 Buckhead Lane, Douglassville, Penn., pleaded guilty to speeding, 89 mph in a 65 mph zone, and was assessed $181.48. * Donna Marie Rood, 22 Cross St., Mineral Wells, pleaded guilty to open dumping and was assessed $196.48. As part of a plea agreement, a charge of disposal in a manner endangering environment, public health, safety ...