Alexa Griffey

The Lowell Octoberfest kicked off for it’s 46th year today. Even in the rain, the two day event’s first day wasn’t dampened.

People in Washington County are being asked for input to plan the future of the county. A community meeting to discuss the County’s Strategic Plan will be held.

The Saturday meeting was a chance for the Washington Bottom community to come together and discuss the construction of PMCompany’s 29-acre business park.

October first is the first day of West Virginia's fall forest fire season.

Trinity Episcopal Church is continuing on their 75-year tradition holding their annual book sale next week. Starting Monday, October 5th and going through Saturday, October 8th, tens of thousands of books will be available in almost every genre.

Middle school students learn to budget with real world expenses. West Virginia Central Credit Union’s Mad City Money initiative came to Jackson Middle School.

Responders, prior to arrival, had been notified that a female in the crash had been ejected from an involved vehicle. She was pronounced dead on arrival.

Local musicians to host benefit concert for a new memorial center and program at the Washington County Boys and Girls Club.

Son accepts “Hometown Hero” award on behalf of his dad at Fort Frye football game.

Two more people are facing charges this evening in connection with the death of Terrance Mills Junior back in May. George Justin Smith, and Donavon McCune, are facing multiple charges in connection with the death of Terrance Mills Junior.

The OSU Washington County Junior Farmers Market program gives students the opportunity to get hands on experience and knowledge in farming, fresh produce, and healthy living. According to a news release, the aim of the program is for students to learn about healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, and the importance of buying local.

The Silent Battle Memorial Monument paying tribute to those suffering from PTSD will break ground on Oct 9th in Marietta's Gold Star Park. The monument will be one of ten placed around the country.

Wood County Sheriff Deputy Tasha Hewitt filed a civil lawsuit naming several members of wood county on September 13th of this year.

Washington County voters will be seeing changes to voting locations for the November elections.

Marie Osmond is coming to the Peoples Bank Theatre Friday September 30th at 8 P.M.

Madison Wine was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of her adoptive parents, attempted murder of her stepsister, and the death of their dogs, in a house fire she cause in 2019.

Public Records requests about the elections are having an impact on local offices. Washington County Board of Elections has received around 15 public records requests relating to the 2020 presidential elections since August.

Not many details are known at this time, but according to Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks, crews were called to the scene shortly after 7 a.m.

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Bill gets bipartisan support.

Parkersburg man accused of sexual abuse of two minors pleaded guilty in court Tuesday.

W.Va. Center on Budget and Policy stopped in Parkersburg on tour of state. Town hall discussed amendments on November ballot that could change state Constitution.

Kreinik Manufacturing provided synthetic gold fiber for the Royal Court back in 1992.

"Paw Paintings: An Exhibition and Auction to Benefit the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley" will be Friday from 5:00-7:00 P.M.

Three vehicles were involved in an accident on Seventh Street in Parkersburg.

Police investigated a call of a man seen with a gun around Lubeck Elementary and found no crime or intention of crime.

Peoples Bank Theatre gets $10,000 in grant money to help fund their outdoor “First Friday Music Series."

Gov. Justice announced that BHE bought 2,000 acres in Ravenswood, bringing $500 million dollars of investment to the area.

Gov. Justice calls Legislature into fourth special session to discuss three new bills hoped to help with economic development

The new 13 million dollar Resiliency Center in downtown Parkersburg will be a multi-use building to better meet community needs.

Parkersburg High School remembers the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

In this week's This Is Home, Alexa Griffey spoke with Washington County School Resource Officers. They discuss why it's important for them to be in the schools, saying safety is priority one, and building positive relationships with the students is priority two. They also introduced their K9 therapy dogs and discussed how they help the students.

Keeping schools safe and bridging the gap between law enforcement and students is top priority. Washington Co. SROs meet to talk about the new school year

Wood County Commission approves $20,000 to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport for marketing funds, and reviews new website that is set to launch Monday.

In light of recent news, local law enforcement share tips on how to stay safe while running outside.

Wood County Schools stay in top five for reading and math proficiency even as country saw drop in scores due to Covid.

It was filled with livestock exhibitors, a tractor pull, harness horse racing and pageants.

W.VA Speaker of the House calls for House Delegates to return to special session. House Delegates hope to see movement in Bills clarifying Abortion Laws and Income Tax Deduction.

Accused murderer Victor Lee Thompson will stay in Wood County after judge denied a motion to change venues due to potential jury biases.

The Sternwheel Festival is preparing for their 46th year, with boats coming in and lining up.

The Williamstown Lions Club's "White Cane Day" was pushed to Columbus day due to rain. The event gets donations for the eyesight projects in the Williamstown Area.

Local K-9 handlers discuss the impact K-9s have on the departments and community

The late Captain Ransford Heckert was given full military honors as family and friends pay their respects aboard his sternwheeler.

The Washington County Fair's first day is officially underway.

International Overdose Awareness Day and Overdose Awareness Week shines light on resources available to people in the Mid Ohio Valley.

Washington Co Fair prepares ahead of opening day on Saturday.

Some schools resource officers are getting K-9's trained in therapy to help students with trauma and emotional needs.

Belpre's Chief of Police will be retiring early, starting the search for his replacement

Parkersburg City firefighters win lawsuit against the city on unfair wage reductions in 2017.

A Williamstown man is facing federal charges after he lead Vienna Police on a chase after refusing to stop for a speeding violation.

Wood County Law enforcement agencies worked together in a warrant sweep to arrest 11 people.