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One dead after early morning accident in Wood County

PARKERSBURG — One man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Monday morning at the 158-mile marker on Interstate 77, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday in a press release. A 2006 Nissan Altima was found resting against the cable barrier at mile marker 158 on the northbound ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department released the following reports Oct. 21: Oct. 8 * Bobbi R. Christy, 49, of Athens, Ohio, was cited for driving under suspension, expired registration and improper lane change. * Alexandra D. Watson, 28, of Friendly, W.Va., was cited for fail to yield ...

Washington County sheriff receives Four Chaplains Award for community service

JACKSON, Ohio — Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks was recognized at a Buckeye State Ohio Sheriff’s Association meeting in Jackson on Thursday. Mincks received the Distinguished Service Award of the Chapel of Four Chaplains, which was presented by Bernie Lyons, Jared Smith and Jeff ...

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department receives $10K from auction

RIPLEY — More than $10,000 in unclaimed property has been presented to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department following the State Treasurer’s Office’s September firearms auction. Assistant Treasurer of Records and Security Mike Comer joined Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger and ...

Judge dismisses felony case against Beverly police chief

BEVERLY — The case for the felony charge against Beverly Police Chief Todd Bumbalough in relation to an alleged incidence of domestic violence involving a 14-year-old female family member has been dropped and a special prosecutor has been requested to review the case. Retired Geauga County ...

Parkersburg High School student charged after incident

PARKERSBURG — Charges have been filed against a Parkersburg High School student after an incident at the school last week. Parkersburg Police Chief Matthew Board said the school’s resource officer responded to a medical situation and one student had to be restrained. He said the student ...