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Are Your Votes Counting?
Last Updated: 6:57 PM 02/03/12 - Early voting for Ohio's March presidential primary began Tuesday and continues through March second...and this Monday is the deadline to register to vote for that Ohio primary.
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Students Get Their Day In Court
Last Updated: 6:43 PM 02/03/12 - Students went to court in Washington County Friday...and came out with a better understanding of how the system works.
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Governor Kasich Signs Anti-Bullying Bill into Law
Last Updated: 6:59 PM 02/03/12 - It's a problem plaguing schools across the country. Ohio lawmakers hope to put a stop to it.
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Gallia Co. Man Killed In Accident
Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/03/12 - A Gallipolis man is dead following an accident late Thursday night in Gallia County.
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New Study Finds Link Between C-8 and Obesity
Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/03/12 - A report released late Friday afternoon finds a positive association between C-8 and obese women.
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Wood County Sees Increase In Crime
Last Updated: 3:02 PM 02/03/12 - Wood County saw an increase in crime in just a month.
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Home Show Showcases Local Businesses
Last Updated: 2:59 PM 02/03/12 - Whether you are building a new home, or looking for some cheap ideas to freshen up and re-model, The Great American Home Show has a little bit of something for everyone.
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Small Businesses Using Social Media
Last Updated: 1:08 PM 02/03/12 - Facebook and twitter updates have become part of the everyday marketing for many businesses.
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Two Arrested In Drug Raid
Last Updated: 6:36 PM 02/02/12 - The Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and the Wood County Sheriff's Intradiction team arrested two people Wednesday night, charging them with possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine and marijuana.
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Four New Early Voting Sites Approved
Last Updated: 6:35 PM 02/02/12 - Four is better than one...that's why there will now be four satellite early voting locations around Wood County.
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UPDATE: Jackson Found Guilty
Last Updated: 11:02 AM 02/03/12 - Father found guilty on three counts related to the fire that killed his daughter.
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UPDATE: W.Va. Cracker Chase Enters Waiting Phase
Last Updated: 1:09 PM 02/03/12 - CHARLESTON, W.V. (AP) - West Virginia's House of Delegates is supporting a 25-year tax break aimed at luring a huge new chemical plant.
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UPDATE: W.V. Bill To Allow Patriot Mascot To Carry Musket Advances
Last Updated: 10:52 AM 02/03/12 - West Virginia legislators have given the Parkersburg South High School mascot hope of a reprieve from a ban on guns on school property.
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Fire Sends Woman To The Hospital With Burn Injuries
Last Updated: 7:20 AM 02/03/12 - An early morning fire Thursday sent one woman to Camden Clark Medical Center with burn injuries.
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Where Are Gas Prices Going?
Last Updated: 12:13 PM 02/02/12 - While some are predicting spiking gas prices again this year, others say recent emphasis on drilling may mean lower pump prices in the future.
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UPDATE: W.Va. Judge Refuses To Stay Big East Lawsuit Against WVU
Last Updated: 3:33 PM 02/01/12 - A judge has refused to put a West Virginia University's lawsuit against the Big East on hold while the conference's countersuit plays out in Rhode Island, saying he does not believe it will serve the interests of justice.
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Man Thanks VFD For Saving His Life Three Years Ago
Last Updated: 10:35 PM 01/31/12 - Its been three years since he almost lost his life. But since that day Russ Anderson has spent his time thanking those who brought him back.
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Parkersburg Fire Department Spends Day in Training
Last Updated: 6:53 PM 02/02/12 - It's a dangerous job, but even more so if you aren't prepared. For that reason Parkersburg Fire Department took advantage of the nice weather to get in some training.
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One Dead and Several Recovering from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at South Charleston Hotel
Last Updated: 10:50 PM 01/31/12 - Officials have released the name of a man who died Tuesday from a deadly carbon monoxide leak at a hotel in South Charleston.
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W.Va. Gov Targets Public Retiree Health Care Costs
Last Updated: 3:45 PM 01/31/12 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is winning initial approval for his plan to resolve a $5 billion funding shortfall.
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W.Va. Hotel Evacuated After Guest Dies, 4 Sickened
Last Updated: 3:03 PM 01/31/12 - Authorities have evacuated a South Charleston hotel after one guest died and four others were sickened.
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UPDATE: Caretaker: Leopard From Ohio Escape Had Been Fine
Last Updated: 3:29 PM 01/31/12 - The animal's former caretaker denies there were previous health problems with a spotted leopard that has died at an Ohio zoo where it was kept since an exotic animal escape.
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Vacant House Fire on Emerson Avenue
Last Updated: 1:53 AM 01/31/12 - Around 4 Monday afternoon Parkersburg firefighters arrived on scene to a vacant house fire.
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Go Bus Making Regular Stops In The Valley
Last Updated: 8:21 AM 01/31/12 - Go Bus will make rounds here in the Valley starting February 1, 2012. Stops include Front Marietta, the Parkersburg Transit Center, and potentially Marietta College.
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Wind Blows Down Tree on Twin Lakes Road
Last Updated: 11:46 PM 01/29/12 - Strong winds bring down a tree on Twin Lakes Road.
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New Polymer Alliance Zone Building
Last Updated: 11:48 PM 01/29/12 - The new Polymer Alliance Zone building is due to be finished in late spring.
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Gov. Tomblin Hopes for a Resolution to Occupy Century Aluminum
Last Updated: 9:56 PM 01/28/12 - They've been picketing for weeks and now West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin weighs in on Occupy Century Aluminum.
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UPDATE: Candidate Filings Complete
Last Updated: 11:50 PM 01/29/12 - West Virginia just ended its candidate filing period, but the results of more than 50 legislative races are already largely decided.
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Compensation To Be Paid To Former Hospital Employees
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 01/28/12 - Ginny Conley and George Consenza tell WTAP that Signature Hospital has agreed to pay 4.7 million dollars in compensation.
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Self Defending Classes See An Increase
Last Updated: 11:36 PM 01/28/12 - Concealed weapon and victim awareness classes are flooded with participants. Recent stories of break-ins, kidnappings, and shots being fired have some preparing for the worst.
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PACF Annual Meeting
Last Updated: 10:21 PM 01/27/12 - The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation launches it's newest program called the "Foundation Civic Leaders Fellowship" at its annual meeting, Friday.
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Learn And Earn
Last Updated: 7:16 PM 01/27/12 - Students from West Virginia University at Parkersburg will soon get valuable work experience at DuPont Washington Works...including earning a paycheck.
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PACF Annual Meeting
Last Updated: 7:17 PM 01/27/12 - The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation launches a new program designed to help college-age students learn about civic and business leadership.
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Jack Murray Remembered
Last Updated: 7:18 PM 01/27/12 - Services are scheduled for Saturday...for long-time businessman and community leader Jack Murray, who died Thursday.
UPDATE: W.Va. Sheriff Under Indictment Seeks Re-Election
Last Updated: 3:48 PM 01/27/12 - A West Virginia sheriff indicted this month on 42 felony counts including wanton endangerment and embezzlement is seeking re-election.
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UPDATE: Suspect In Marietta Killing Indicted On Aggravated Murder Charge
Last Updated: 10:55 PM 01/27/12 - Steven Leonhart has been indicted for the murder of Willard Baker.
Goodwin To Serve On US-China Trade Commission
Last Updated: 9:36 AM 01/27/12 - U.S. Senate leaders have agreed to nominate West Virginia lawyer Carte Goodwin to a two-year seat on a panel studying trade relations between the U.S. and China.
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Vienna to Vote on Transit Levy
Last Updated: 11:46 PM 01/26/12 - Vienna city council voted to place the MOV Transit Levy onto the May ballot in Thursday evening's regular meeting.
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Fugitive Evades Capture
Last Updated: 3:03 PM 01/28/12 - Ohio University police say the fugitive is no longer in Athens.
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B.A.C.F. Presents $40,000 Check To C.F. Foundation
Last Updated: 2:02 PM 01/27/12 - The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has an additional $40,000, after a presentation of a check by the Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis.
Homeowner Shoots at Robbers
Last Updated: 1:54 PM 01/27/12 - They thought nobody was home. They were wrong. Instead of stealing from a Market Street home a robber who made it inside wound-up staring down the barrel of a loaded gun.
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Clerk Aims For More Convenient Early Voting
Last Updated: 7:38 PM 01/26/12 - Wood County Clerk Jamie Six wants to add Williamstown, Vienna, Lubeck and Mineral Wells to downtown Parkersburg as sites for early voting in 2012.
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Car Crashes into Simply Amish Furniture
Last Updated: 1:27 PM 01/26/12 - Picking up the pieces...of furniture that is. A car runs right into the Simply Amish store on Murdoch Avenue.
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DMV Plans for New Regional Building in Parkersburg
Last Updated: 11:44 AM 01/26/12 - A new building for the DMV..
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UPDATE: Stab Victim Remains Stable At Columbus Hospital
Last Updated: 1:50 PM 01/26/12 - An 80 year old Coolville woman, who was beaten and stabbed and left for dead was flown by medical helicopter to a trauma center in Columbus.
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UPDATED: Maloney Renews Challenge To Tomblin For Gov's Seat
Last Updated: 9:36 PM 01/26/12 - Bill Maloney is back in the hunt for the West Virginia governor's seat.
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Getting Off The Ground
Last Updated: 7:26 PM 01/25/12 - Labor, management and political figures turned out Wednesday for the commissioning of a 30 million pound, $46 million dollar aluminum plating stretcher at Constellium Rolled Products in Ravenswood.
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Police Sweep PHS For Drugs
Last Updated: 6:41 PM 01/25/12 - Four students were cited for drug possession as Parkersburg police made a sweep of Parkersburg High School Wednesday.
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UPDATE: Suspect In Ohio Craigslist Case Pleads Not Guilty
Last Updated: 2:35 PM 01/25/12 - The suspect in the deadly Craigslist robbery scheme in Ohio has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder and kidnapping.
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UPDATE: Veterans Museum Security System Almost Complete
Last Updated: 2:07 AM 01/31/12 - All the guns are back in their possession, but the Veterans Museum of the Mid-Ohio Valley isn't taking anymore chances after burglars broke into the building and stole priceless memorabilia.
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