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Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department released the following reports: May 22 * Robert L. Horton, 22, of Parkersburg was cited for driving under suspension and expired registration. * Eric W. Garrett, 45, of Little Hocking was cited for improper lane change. May 25 * Alison M. Browning, ...

Wood County Commission recognizes gardeners, swears in deputy

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission recognized the efforts of gardeners to beautify the area and promote hard work and a spirit of independence. Dina Braniff of the Lubeck Acres Garden Club appeared before commissioners on Monday for the signing of a proclamation, adopted on a ...

FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled "Free Palestine" and threw an incendiary device into a group that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages in Gaza, law enforcement officials said Sunday. Six people were injured, some with burns. The suspect, ...

Tuesday evening auto accident claims 2 lives in Wood County

PARKERSBURG — Two people are dead following a vehicle accident Tuesday evening along U.S. 50. The Wood County Sheriff’s Department responded around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Mile Marker 7 along U.S. 50, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Gregory Nightengale, of ...