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Democrats plan spaghetti dinner

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VIENNA - The Wood County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the Vienna Community Building, 1301 34th St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will be an opportunity for voters to meet Wood County Democratic candidates and learn about their platforms, party Chairman Jeff Fox said. “We always want to hear thoughts from area residents about local issues, and this event will allow folks to speak with the Democratic nominees and enjoy a delicious meal!" Fox said. On the menus is spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, roll, assorted ...

Records - Wood Magistrate, May 19

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PARKERSBURG – Wood County Magistrate Court recently released the following reports on May 19: * Edwin Hugh Douglass, 12960 Dronfield Ave. 280, Sylmar, Ca, was arraigned on charges of intimidation of and retaliation against a witness and held on a $200,000 cash bond. * James Ryan Andrews, 957 Grantsville Road, Little Hocking, was arraigned on two counts of violation of a protective order and held on a $3,000 surety bond. * Shadd Eugene Gilbert, 1006 Moore Ave., Parkersburg, was arraigned on a reckless driving charge and released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. * Bryson ...

Marietta Police Department swears in five new patrolmen

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MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Department swore in five new patrolmen Monday morning. “I can’t remember the last time this has happened,” said Mayor Joshua Schlicher. “Since maybe the early 1980s.” Hunter Teagardner, Kobe Nicholson, Colton Shriver, Travis Payne and Jonathon ...

Funds announced to support advocacy centers

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Two child advocacy groups in the region were among the 22 receiving grants from the state of West Virginia. North Star Child Advocacy Center in Parkersburg received $134,031 to provide a safe, neutral setting where law enforcement and child protective service workers can observe forensic interviews of children who are alleged victims of abuse in Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Pleasants and Calhoun counties. The Wetzel County Commission will receive $86,270 to reduce the trauma of child abuse, protect children from maltreatment, support investigations and improve the community's ability to ...