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Ohio Sex Offender Arrested In Wood County For Failing To Register
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:46 -0700
The West Virginia State Police arrest a man they say was refusing to register as a sex offender.
Indoor Grow Facility Busted
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:37:46 -0700
The West Virginia State Police and the Parkersburg Drugs and Narcotics Task Force team up to bust a Wood County indoor grow facility.
Wood County Authorities Take On Mock School Shooting
Wed, 09 May 2012 15:53:06 -0700
Preparing both the school and authorities. Wood County first responders and school staff react to a mock school shooting at WVU-P.
Harshman named W.Va. poet laureate
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:01:12 -0700
Poet, storyteller and childrens author Marc Harshman was named West Virginias poet laureate on Friday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. Harshman, a Wheeling resident and former West Virginia English Teacher of the Year, has published 11 childrens books. He has ...
Wood County Primary Is Tuesday
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:30:06 -0700
Early voting in West Virginia came to an end this past weekend, and preparations are under way for Tuesday's state primary.
I-77 bridge expected to reopen today
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:09:35 -0700
MINERAL WELLS- An Interstate 77 bridge in Wood County was closed Thursday for repairs after a hole developed on the bridge deck, and officials expected the bridge to reopen this morning.
New Wood County belle selected
Wed, 02 May 2012 21:45:45 -0700
PARKERSBURG - In her handmade Colonial-era dress, 74-year-old Wilma Springston will act as county ambassador at the West Virginia State Folk Festival in Glenville in June and also make appearances at a number of local parades and festivals.
West Virginians headed to polls today
Mon, 07 May 2012 21:44:58 -0700
PARKERSBURG - Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. today and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. for the 2012 primary election in West Virginia.
Former Sheriff Still Faces Ethics Charges From 2006 Case
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:45:06 -0700
The West Virginia Ethics Commission this summer may decide on a hearing date for former Wood County Sheriff Ken Merritt...who is accused of ethics violations.
Town of Tazewell names new police chief
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:36:58 -0700
TAZEWELL (WVVA) - The Town of Tazewell has named a new chief of police. Town Manager Jerry Wood says DeWitt Cooper will take over the town's police force on June 4. Cooper is a 17-year police veteran,