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Kraton Project
It may not increase employment, but a $7 million modernization project is in progress at Kraton Polymers Belpre plant.
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11 Months...And Still Looking
Thousands of local residents have been without a job for months...and Friday, we spoke to one of those job seekers.
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Suspect in Robbery of Tuppers Plains Bank Arrested in Mississippi
A suspect in the robbery of a Meigs County bank in September has been arrested hundreds of miles away after another bank robbery in Mississippi.
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"Trees of Our Heritage"
The Blennerhassett Museum will hold it's annual "Trees of Our Heritage" display Sunday representing countries from around the world.
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Updated: 1 Dead, 5 Hurt In Orlando Shooting; Gunman Caught
Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.
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MOV Industry Appreciation Event
Many representatives of industries in the Mid-Ohio Valley gathered at West Virginia University at Parkersburg to be honored Thursday.
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Judge Denies Motion to Lower Parkersburg Man's Bond
A man charged in connection to a double homicide that happened in Parkersburg in September was back in court Thursday.
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Update: Ft. Hood Shooting Suspect in Stable Condition
Washington (AP) -- Defense department officials say the army psychiatrist who opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood was slated for deployment to Iraq.
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Parkersburg H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Upcoming Clinics
Before the doors even opened Thursday evening, about 300 people lined up outside the Dils Center in downtown Parkersburg to have their children vaccinated against the H1N1 virus.
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Fenton Glass Coming to the Small Screen
It's been in the works for almost a year, and Tuesday folks across the nation can catch a glimpse of Fenton Art Glass on the small screen.
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Verizon Partnering with Local Shelter
A local Verizon Wireless store is doing more than spreading communication; it's also spreading its wealth to support victims of domestic violence.
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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty in Two Separate Drug Busts
An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to drug charges after police say they busted him twice for drugs in the past 2 years.
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Local Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime
A local attorney faces a maximum of five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday.
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Blacktop Scammer Sentenced
A man accused of swindling at least 16 local families during a cross state blacktopping scam was sentenced in Washington county Thursday.
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McConnelsville Teen Pleads Guilty to Rape and Murder
More than five months after a mother of three was found dead in her Morgan County home, a McConnelsville teen has pleaded guilty to five charges in connection with her death.
Update: Investigators on Scene of Marrtown Rd. Fire Thursday
Update: The Wood County fire investigation team will work Thursday to figure out what caused the fire that destroyed a Marrtown Road home Wednesday night.
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Who Needs Two Doses of the H1N1 Vaccine?
Some kids have already had the chance to get the H1N1 vaccine but many will have to go back for a second dose.
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Construction Set to Begin at Armory Square
Monday, crews will break ground on the much-anticipated Armory Square Project.
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Local Options
Three businesses are free to seek licenses to sell beer and wine. But what does that mean for the city itself...as well as for Wood County?
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Marietta School Bond Issue Voted Down, Future of Levy Unclear
Nearly 60%of the votes were against a levy that would fund building and renovating Marietta City Schools.
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Issues And Options
Some reaction to an election in which a few residents apparently changed their minds about beer and wine sales.
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Ohio Prosecutor Checks Alleged Cash-For-Votes Plan
An Ohio prosecutor is investigating whether democratic party officials in Athens County illegally offered a $5 bounty for bringing Ohio University students to the polls.
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PHS One Of 13 W.Va. Schools Participate In Veterans Program
Thirteen West Virginia high schools are participating in the annual take a veteran to school day program.
Air Evac Anniversary
One of the tenants of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport held an open house Wednesday to celebrate its one-year anniversary.
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Local Attorney Facing Charges
A local attorney is facing federal tax crime charges. and will have a hearing Thursday in Charleston.
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ATV Scam Artist Arrested
Police have arrested a man they say scammed two area residents selling ATVs through a local publication.
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Alcohol And School Issues
It was a good night for supporters of a Belpre Schools continuing levy...and some alcohol issues.
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Belpre Beer, Wine Sales Approved
Belpre voters, for the first time, have approved sales of alcohol in three locations, in what traditionally has been a "dry" community.
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Judge Daniel Douglass Honored
It's a night to recognize a long-time judicial public servant for his years of service.
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Polls In Ohio Are Closed
Voting has coming to a close in Ohio.
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Mistrial, Not Guilty Verdict In Rizer Trial
A jury, after a full day of deliberations, could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Paula Rizer, WSAZ-TV reports.
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Wood County Grand Jury Indictments
A Wood County Grand Jury handed down 41 indictments on Tuesday among them, a man accused of attacking a teenager on her way to school.
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Suspicious Activity Hotline
When seconds count you should call 9-1-1, but when a situation just doesn't seem right you can now call the Wood County Sheriff's Department's Suspicious Activity Hotline.
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Teachers Receive Physical Education Curriculum Training
Wood County Middle School physical education teachers were the students Tuesday.
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St. Joseph's Hospital Expresses Concerns Over CCMH Application to Provide Emergency Angioplasty
Officials at St. Joseph's Hospital are voicing their concerns about Camden Clark Memorial Hospital's application to provide emergency angioplasty.
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Washington County Votes
It may be on only one side of the Ohio River this year, but an election is going on in our area.
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Toxic River Study
Many of you may have gone fishing, boating or even swimming in the Ohio or Muskingum Rivers, but after a new study that was released you might think twice before taking your next dip.
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Lining Up For Swine Flu Shots
A swine flu shot clinic in Pleasants County brought in pregnant mothers, children, and health care workers looking to protect themselves from the flu.
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The Final Hours
While some people might not be aware of it...Tuesday is election day in Ohio.
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Issues And Candidates
It wouldn't be November if there wasn't an election somewhere...and Ohio has some big issues...and some local candidates on ballots.
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Lining Up For Seasonal Flu Shots
With all the talk about the swine flu vaccine...there apparently are a lot of people in our area...who haven't yet been given a seasonal flu shot.
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Washington County Indictments
The Washington County Prosecutor's office reports the following indictments were returned by the Washington County Grand Jury on November 2, 2009.
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Book Sale Celebrates Milestone
A local church is celebrating sixty years of making reading more affordable to citizens of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Annual Halloween Block Party in Athens
There was an increase in the number of emergency calls this weekend during the annual Halloween block party in Athens but no serious injuries were reported.
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Study Suggests C8 Tied to High Cholesterol in Kids
Charleston, W.Va. (AP) -- A new West Virginia University study suggests children with more of the chemical C8 in their blood tend to have high cholesterol as well.
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Kanawha Co. Reports West Virginia's 6th Swine Flu Death
Charleston, W. Va. (AP)- The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is treating the death of a 58-year-old woman as the state's sixth from swine flu.
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Seasonal Flu Clinic
If you haven't received a seasonal flu shot yet and you still want one, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is holding a clinic Monday.
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Ohio Residents Can Start Applying for Help with Heating Costs
Starting Monday, Washington County residents who need help paying their heating bills may be able to receive some assistance from the Ohio Department of Development.
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Gone To The Dogs Fundraiser
Sunday afternoon dogs and their masters came together to help raise money for other four legged friends that call a local shelter home.
"This Is It" Is Making Money
It's only supposed to be in movie theaters for a few weeks and already it's leading the box office.
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Belpre Beer, Wine Sales Approved
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Toxic River Study
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Update: Ft. Hood Shooting Suspect in Stable Condition
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Parkersburg H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Upcoming Clinics
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Update: Investigators on Scene of Marrtown Rd. Fire Thursday
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Alcohol And School Issues
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