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Ohio man sentenced on federal drug charge from Wetzel County

In the Courts July 9, 2026

WHEELING – An Ohio man who transported methamphetamine to Wetzel County was sentenced this week to 10 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Matthew L. Harvey announced. Kyle Thomas Bryan, 33, of Warren, was sentenced Tuesday to 120 months in prison on a charge of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to a release from Harvey’s office, in January 2025, the Marshall County Drug Task Force acted on information from a confidential informant regarding Bryan, who was reportedly traveling from ...

West Virginia seeks U.S. Supreme Court review to halt 'systemic' foster care lawsuit

In the Courts July 9, 2026

CHARLESTON — West Virginia child welfare officials are seeking a stay of proceedings in a long-running lawsuit concerning the state's foster care system following an appeals court decision that reversed a previous dismissal of the case. The West Virginia Attorney General's Office, representing Gov. Patrick Morrisey and officials in the Department of Human Services, filed a motion June 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia seeking a stay on proceedings in R. vs. Morrisey while the state files a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking rulings in ...

Vienna receives most from latest firearms auction

Local News July 9, 2026

CHARLESTON – The Vienna Police Department received the most funds from the recent firearms auction conducted by the West Virginia state treasurer's office. The agency received $6,934.14, its share of the $60,492 high bid from the online auction that closed mid-June, Treasurer Larry Pack said. Vienna had 61 items in the sale. No. 2 was the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department with 56 items and a share of $6,133.38. The winning bid was presented by a licensed federal firearm dealer in West Virginia. Two firearms auctions were held this year and the latest was the seventh overall ...

Buckeye Environmental Network calls for ODNR action on Washington County injection wells after brine migration concerns

Business July 9, 2026

MARIETTA — Buckeye Environmental Network called on state officials to suspend injection operations in part of Washington County and conduct a broader investigation into brine migration during a press conference focused on the Redbird #4 Class II injection well and nearby conventional oil ...

Liotti writes car-buying guide

Community News July 9, 2026

PARKERSBURG - A Parkersburg native and writer has completed a book he calls a comprehensive consumer car-buying guide. “The Ultimate Car Buyer’s Guide – How to Outsmart Dealerships, Avoid Scams and Save Thousands” is the latest book by Rob Liotti of Charleston, S.C. The book reveals ...

Life Through the Lens: Go and see for yourself

Free Time July 9, 2026

“Do what you’re told.” So much of my life is based on what I was told. What I was handed. Where I was led. *** Now, there is nothing wrong with teaching, guiding, prescribing, gifting. They are as natural as love itself. To love something genuinely urges for these things to swell and ...