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Are Your Votes Counting? Be the first to comment 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. (Full Story)

Students Get Their Day In Court 1 Comment 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. (Full Story)

Governor Kasich Signs Anti-Bullying Bill into Law 2 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Gallia Co. Man Killed In Accident Be the first to comment Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/03/12 - A Gallipolis man is dead following an accident late Thursday night in Gallia County. (Full Story)

Wood County Sees Increase In Crime 6 Comments Last Updated: 3:02 PM 02/03/12 - Wood County saw an increase in crime in just a month. (Full Story)

Home Show Showcases Local Businesses Be the first to comment 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. (Full Story)

Small Businesses Using Social Media Be the first to comment Last Updated: 1:08 PM 02/03/12 - Facebook and twitter updates have become part of the everyday marketing for many businesses. (Full Story)

Two Arrested In Drug Raid 9 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Four New Early Voting Sites Approved Be the first to comment 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. (Full Story)

UPDATE: Jackson Found Guilty 177 Comments Last Updated: 11:02 AM 02/03/12 - Father found guilty on three counts related to the fire that killed his daughter. (Full Story)

W.Va. Autism Law In Jeopardy, Supporters Say Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:06 PM 02/02/12 - West Virginia's new law extending insurance coverage to children with autism may not do what its supporters intended. (Full Story)

AG, Maybe Elections Chief To Miss 'State' Speech Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:04 PM 02/02/12 - Add two Ohio statewide officials to the list of those unlikely to attend Gov. John Kasich's relocated State of the State speech. (Full Story)

Bill Would Start Ohio Schools After Labor Day 5 Comments Last Updated: 6:03 PM 02/02/12 - Ohio lawmakers who want schools to wait until after Labor Day to start classes for the year say that would help the state's tourism industry. (Full Story)

Ohio Senate Considers Limiting Smoking In Cars 10 Comments Last Updated: 6:01 PM 02/02/12 - A bill in the Ohio Senate would ban smoking in cars if children under 6 are on board. (Full Story)

Ohio Group's 'Right-To-Work' Measure Clears Hurdle 7 Comments Last Updated: 6:00 PM 02/02/12 - An Ohio group has been cleared to continue its effort to push a ballot initiative that would keep workers covered by labor contracts from having to join a union or pay dues. (Full Story)

UPDATE: W.Va. Cracker Chase Enters Waiting Phase 13 Comments 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. (Full Story)

UPDATE: W.V. Bill To Allow Patriot Mascot To Carry Musket Advances 73 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Fire Sends Woman To The Hospital With Burn Injuries 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:20 AM 02/03/12 - An early morning fire Thursday sent one woman to Camden Clark Medical Center with burn injuries. (Full Story)

Where Are Gas Prices Going? 17 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Man Thanks VFD For Saving His Life Three Years Ago 3 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Parkersburg Fire Department Spends Day in Training 2 Comments 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. (Full Story)

One Dead and Several Recovering from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at South Charleston Hotel 7 Comments 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. (Full Story)

Ohio Patrol: Roadway Deaths Down, Drug Seizures Up 2 Comments Last Updated: 4:28 PM 01/31/12 - SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) - The Highway Patrol says initial data show that fewer people died in fatal crashes on Ohio roadways in 2011 and that drug seizures increased, with the highest jump in cocaine. (Full Story)

Ohio Panel To Vote On Proposed Road Project Delays Be the first to comment Last Updated: 4:26 PM 01/31/12 - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The state panel that approves funding for large road and bridge projects is set to vote on a recommendation from Ohio transportation department staff that several projects be postponed, some by up to 19 years. (Full Story)

Report: Price Caps Curb Ohio College Costs Be the first to comment Last Updated: 4:23 PM 01/31/12 - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Price caps have put the brakes on tuition increases at Ohio's public colleges and universities. (Full Story)

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