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New ethics rules require spouse finance info
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:29:43 -0800

PARKERSBURG - In accordance with new state ethics regulations requiring financial disclosure not only by public officials but also by their spouse, Wood County Commissioner Steve Gainer's wife has declared residency in Florida to qualify for the...

State certifies Deem candidacy
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:29:53 -0800

PARKERSBURG - Frank Deem has been cleared by the West Virginia secretary of state's office as a candidate for state Senat.

Wood County Welcomes New Homeland Security Team Member
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:12:38 -0800

There's a new member to The Wood County Sheriff's Office, and his job is homeland security.

W.Va. candidates file for Congress, Supreme Court
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:24 -0800

The Associated Press The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Another West Virginia circuit judge has joined this year's two-seat state Supreme Court race. Judge J.D. Beane filed Thursday for the May 8 Democratic primary. He presides in the circuit serving Wood and Wirt counties. Beane will face Justice Robin Davis, fellow Circuit Judge Jim Rowe of Greenbrier County, and former State Bar President ...

Wood possible for chemical plant
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:38:41 -0800

PARKERSBURG - The Wood County area is being touted as a possible site for a chemical plant to process byproducts from the Marcellus Shale deposit.

Students dance to promote physical activity
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:21:59 -0800

PARKERSBURG - Students throughout Wood County and West Virginia joined together Thursday to celebrate the state's first Physical Activity Day.

West Virginia editorial roundup
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:34:16 -0800

The Associated Press Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers: Jan. 18 Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va., on a tax break for 'cracker' plant: Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is asking the West Virginia Legislature to join him in a bold move that he hopes will pay off in winning an economic prize. The price would be steep, from one perspective, but that shouldn't stop the state's lawmakers from ...

Pageant winner to reign over West Virginia State Fair
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:16:27 -0800

West Virginia Dandelion Festival Queen Caitlin Sharp was chosen from among 86 contestants as "Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals" at the groups annual pageant in Charleston Jan, 13-14. Sharp will reign over the State Fair o...

Models try out for Symphony Style Show
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:27:33 -0800

Jennifer Wood of Charleston auditions for Symphony Style judges Josie Moore of Moore Models & Talent, Ted Brightwell of Visions Day Spa and Crystal Good, West Virginia Symphony model coordinator. The Symphony was seeking models interested in he...

The "Border Bill"
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:57:38 -0800

It's being called the "Border Bill" in honor of the late Wood County Delegate...and there's hope a measure further limiting sale of a controversial drug might pass the West Virginia Legislature this year.