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UPDATE: Two Lanes Of Murdoch Are Now Re-Opened
Last Updated: 12:02 PM 02/08/12 - A one vehicle accident has shutdown Murdoch Ave. from 13th St. 19th St.
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UPDATE: Craigslist Murder Suspect Due In Court In Ohio
Last Updated: 10:16 AM 02/08/12 - An Ohio man suspected in the shooting deaths of three men who were lured to a rural area by bogus job ads on Craigslist faces another court hearing.
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FirstEnergy Closing Willow Island Power Station
Last Updated: 10:06 AM 02/08/12 - Willow Island Power Station is one of three aging plants in West Virginia owned by FirstEnergy Corp. that will be shut down later this year.
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Last Updated: 9:42 AM 02/08/12 - Catch the latest news and weather for the Mid-0hio Valley on today's WTAP News @ Your Desk! at WTAP.COM.
High Speed Car Chase Turns Into Manhunt
Last Updated: 11:53 AM 02/08/12 - A high speed car chase through Ohio and West Virginia turns into a manhunt in Williamstown Wednesday morning.
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Are They "Coming Home" To Jobs?
Last Updated: 7:09 PM 02/07/12 - "Don't forget ... hire the vet"...that's a public service campaign from years ago that a bi-partisan group of legislators is trying to revive.
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Historic State of the State
Last Updated: 7:10 PM 02/07/12 - Governor John Kasich made history Tuesday by bringing the annual State of the State address to eastern Ohio.
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A Little "Bit" Of Healthy Lifestyle Help
Last Updated: 6:18 PM 02/07/12 - Do you pay attention to how many steps you walk each day? One local company is working to make sure their employees know that answer.
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Accident Sends Three To Hospital
Last Updated: 10:06 AM 02/08/12 - Three are sent to the hospital after a two car accident in Williamstown.
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Governor Declares Flood Disaster, Jackson County
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 02/07/12 - The massive flooding in Jackson County last November left many farms with significant damage, leading Governor Tomblin to declare it a flood disaster.
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A Guilty Plea To WSCC Bomb Threats
Last Updated: 9:07 AM 02/08/12 - A man pleads guilty after causing chaos last year. In May 2011, 46- year-old Ron Woodrum called in a bomb threat to Washington State Community College.
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Canine Aids In DUI Arrest
Last Updated: 12:47 PM 02/07/12 - A man is arrested for DUI. All thanks to a hard working canine.
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Electric Bills Go Up For Ohio AEP Customers
Last Updated: 6:49 PM 02/07/12 - Many Ohio AEP customers say they are seeing a large increase in the electric bill.
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Accident Slows Traffic On Murdoch Avenue
Last Updated: 7:09 PM 02/07/12 - An afternoon accident ties up traffic on Murdoch Avenue.
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Last Day To Register
Last Updated: 12:30 PM 02/06/12 - Monday is the last day to register to vote for the March 6th primary.
VFD In Need Of More Volunteers
Last Updated: 10:28 AM 02/06/12 - Area volunteer fire departments are in need of more help. The lack of manpower at these volunteer fire departments has hit some stations hard.
Tybee Island Bomb Sparks Interest in History
Last Updated: 12:28 AM 02/06/12 - It's a mystery that boggled the minds of government officials and scientists for decades, but two young Mineral Wells girls accepted the challenge. They set out to discover the true story behind the Tybee Island bomb.
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Giants Win The Superbowl
Last Updated: 10:14 AM 02/06/12 - Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.
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Romney Wins Nevada Caucus
Last Updated: 11:35 PM 02/04/12 - Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.
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Fire Destroys Machine Shed Near Bartlett Home
Last Updated: 11:47 PM 02/04/12 - A grainery fire in Bartlett. It happened at about 8 Saturday evening.
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Nearly Four Tons Of Copper Stolen From Marietta Plant
Last Updated: 11:45 PM 02/04/12 - This is is more than just a cut it and run theft, this involves nearly 4 tons of copper wire.
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Parkersburg Vehicle Break-Ins
Last Updated: 10:17 AM 02/06/12 - Police are addressing a rise in Parkersburg vehicle break-ins.
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Winter Market Successful
Last Updated: 7:27 PM 02/04/12 - The first day of the winter market brought shoppers from all over.
PPD Offers Citizens Police Academy
Last Updated: 6:55 PM 02/04/12 - Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the Parkersburg Police Department? Well now you have the chance to find out.
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Kitchen Fire Destroys Parkersburg Home
Last Updated: 7:23 PM 02/04/12 - A second fire took over another Parkersburg home Saturday.
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Meth Lab Busted With Children Inside
Last Updated: 11:43 PM 02/04/12 - A couple is busted for a meth lab with children inside the home. The Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force stopped the drug operation just in time.
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UPDATE: Investigators Say Both Girls Died of Smoke Inhalation
Last Updated: 11:52 AM 02/08/12 - Father of the two girls who died in Saturday's fire now sits in jail for violating his probation.
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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: 11:46 PM 02/04/12 - 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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