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Records - Wood Magistrate

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 ...

Multi-Cultural Festival returns Friday

Two of the big acts this year at the Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival are from Kentucky and Canada, an organizer of the annual event said. The 29th Multi-Cultural Festival opens Friday for a three-day run at Civitan Park in Belpre, a move made last year when construction on the new ...

SAR celebrates Flag Day, awards certificates

PARKERSBURG - The Captain James Neal Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution celebrated Flag Day on Saturday by presenting Flag Certificates. Those receiving Flag Certificates this year were Hardee’s Restaurant, Kent Welding, Grace Gospel Church, Camden Clark Ambulance, Dobby and ...

Blennerhassett Island to commemorate West Virginia Day Saturday

PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will commemorate West Virginia Day on Saturday with a variety of activities. Park Superintendent Craig Pyles said the park is partnering with the Blennerhassett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to put on a variety ...