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Police investigate human remains found in South Wheeling

WHEELING — Wheeling Police converged on an area in South Wheeling on Wednesday after human remains were found on the site. Wheeling Police Maj. Josh Sanders, commander of the department’s investigations bureau, said that 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, police were called to the corner of 42nd and ...

Wood Magistrate

PARKERSBURG — Wood County Magistrate Court released the following reports Nov. 3: * Christian Allen Rivera, 731 Glendale Road, Apt. 9, Marietta, pleaded guilty to fleeing, second-offense driving under suspension and reckless driving, assessed $664.44 and sentenced to 90 days home ...

Wood County real estate transfers

PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County between Sept. 30 and Oct. 4, 2024: * Larry Lambert and Kathryn Lambert (indirect) to James Lambert, Vickie Lambert and Larry L Lambert Life Estate, tract 140 acres Slate Creek Road less exceptions, Steele ...

AI errors cited in denial of injunction over contracts

PARKERSBURG — A Wood County judge on Tuesday denied a petition seeking an injunction to prevent Parkersburg officials from moving forward with potential contracts for trash and recycling services, in part because it contained inaccurate citations generated by AI. Circuit Judge J.D. ...

Wood County real estate transfers

PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County between Sept. 23-27, 2024: * Dennis Menear to Rex and Barbara Forshey, Lots 61 and 62 Lynden Road Addition, Vienna District, $163,000. * Donald Gearhart trustee and Dottie Gearhart trustee to Cathy Mellor trustee ...