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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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Closing Ceremonies
Athletes from throughout West Virginia were honored Sunday for a weekend of competition in the fall Special Olympics games.
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Pleasant Dreams?
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? If so, a new survey says you have a lot of company in the Mountain State. A sleep expert, however, says there are factors which weren't part of that survey
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Changing the Time and Batteries
Saturday night, you can choose between that extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of celebrating Halloween, and along with daylight savings time comes another reminder.
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Final Preparations
With the last day of early voting planned for Monday, members of the Washington County Board of Elections Saturday morning prepared for Tuesday, election day.
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Running For A Reason
It was a cold, wet day to go out for a run...but Jeremy Jusek believes it was for a good cause.
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Fall Games of Special Olympics Open
More than 500 athletes from around the Mountain State returned to Parkersburg for the kick off of their annual Fall Games.
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Halloween Parade
Hundreds of little ghosts, goblins, and princesses lined up outside Barlow-Vincent Elementary for thier annual halloween parade.
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Former Student Shares Published Story She Wrote in Class 17 Years Ago
A local elementary school teacher and her class received a big surprise Friday.
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Checking Out the Neighborhood Before Trick or Treat
Before you send your kids out for Trick or Treat this weekend officers recommend you do a little homework to find out whose doors they may be knocking on.
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Suspension Gets A Stay
The Marietta Brewing Company restaurant can continue to keep serving alcohol, while an alcohol license and tax issue is under review.
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Hotel Or Haunted House?
Think the Hotel Blennerhassett is haunted? A national web search engine ranks it in the top 10 haunted locations in North America.
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The Special Olympics Is In Town
500 athletes from all across the mountain state traveled to Wood County to participate in this year's fall games of the Special Olympics.
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Free Hazardous Materials Cleanup
This weekend you can get rid of hazardous materials free of charge at Erickson Field.
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Pet of the Week 10/30/09
Henley is a happy dog looking for a loving home!
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Wash. Co. Man Sentenced and Released
A Washington county man is out of jail the same day he's sentenced for fleeing from an officer in a vehicle in Wood county.
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UPDATED: Area Trick-or-Treat Times
Find out when you're little ghosts and goblins can hunt for candy this Halloween.
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Health Care Reform Bus Stops in Parkersburg
A bus carrying health care reform advocates rolled into downtown Parkersburg Thursday on its trip across northern West Virginia.
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EPA Study Shows No Short Term Health Concerns
The study isn't complete, but so far short term data collected on the air outside three local schools is showing positive results.
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Iraqi Flag at Vet Center Planned to Come Down
An Iraqi flag hanging inside the Parkersburg U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center will be coming down.
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Local Plant Receives A Big Bond
A local power plant is receiving a big boost from the federal government.
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WV Music In WV Schools
Fourth graders at Mineral Wells Elementary got a special concert Thursday afternoon from a local musician.
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Winning An Effie!
Some good news for a local foundation that received an award that the executive director of the foundation says is comparable to winning an Oscar.
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Evidence Will Be Allowed in the Case Against James Jarrell
A Wood County judge is allowing more evidence to be used in the trial of a Parkersburg man facing several sex-related charges.
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W.Va. Hunting Program Asks Churches For Help
A West Virginia program that allows hunters to help feed the hungry is asking for a little divine intervention.
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Ohioans' Swine Flu Worries Rise Sharply
A new poll shows more than half of ohioans are worried that they or someone they live with will contract swine flu.
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