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Parkersburg City Council votes to adopt a ban on camping on public grounds

Multiple people on both sides of the issue got up to voice their opinion on the public camping ban in a passionate public forum.
A passionate public forum addresses public camping ordinance.

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Local emergency department respond to a mock plane crash for training.
Local emergency departments run mock plane crash drills

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Chase Anderson is a working actor who has been featured in commercials and film.
Academic Achiever of the Week: Chase Anderson

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Marietta must turn in data to the Ohio EPA by October 2024.
Marietta collects water line data for Ohio EPA

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The Castle hosts Garden Party for the first time since the pandemic.

The Castle hosts Garden Party for first time since the pandemic

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Hailey Lanham
The Garden Party is an annual event. This year the profits from the fundraiser will go to general operations, educational funds, scholarships and more. This is their first year back hosting this event since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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My Sister’s Closet Ministry has relocated

My Sister’s Closet Ministry has relocated to a new location

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kheron Alston
The ministry will now have more room for growth.

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Marietta Chamber of Commerce hosts legislative luncheon with city candidates

Marietta Chamber of Commerce hosts legislative luncheon with city candidates

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell
The Marietta Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative luncheon with Marietta candidates for office on Tuesday.

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Marietta EMTs testify in Hernandez Diaz murder trial

Marietta EMTs testify in Hernandez Diaz murder trial

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell
The murder trial of Oscar Hernandez Diaz began today after yesterday’s jury selection in the Washington County Common Pleas Court.

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New interim director appointed at the Parkersburg YMCA

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Phyllis Smith
His name is Edward Bohren.

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Mountaineer Food Bank brings mobile food pantry to MOV

Mountaineer Food Bank gives back to the MOV

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kheron Alston
Chemours and Celanese partnered today to bring the Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry to the MOV.
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The September 2023 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award, and first winner of this school year, was...
Jan Dils Golden Apple Award presented to Leanne Sturm

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The Marietta Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative luncheon with Marietta candidates for...
Marietta Chamber of Commerce hosts legislative luncheon with city candidates

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The murder trial of Oscar Hernandez Diaz began Tuesday after Monday’s jury selection in the...
Marietta EMTs testify in Hernandez Diaz murder trial

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Crime

Mary A. Bookman

UPDATE: Pleasants County daycare worker pleads guilty to biting child

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alex Semancik
A daycare worker entrusted with caring for multiple children pleaded guilty to charges related to biting a child.

Crime

James Deem

Wirt County man indicted on 40 sex crimes involving children

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alex Semancik
James D. Deem is charged with seven counts of first-degree sexual abuse, 13 counts of second-degree sexual assault, and 20 counts of sexual abuse by a parent.

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Williamstown Bridge temporarily closed for Ohio sign installation

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alex Semancik
The bridge will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Jan Dils Golden Apple Award

Leanne Sturm from Parkersburg Catholic Elementary won the first Golden Apple of the 2023-2024...

Leanne Sturm of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary gets September 2023 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alexa Griffey
Sturm has been teaching at the school for over 20 years.

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You can shred documents and drop of donations of winter clothing items

Community Bank and United Way partner for Shred Day and winter clothes donation

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Alexa Griffey
You can drop off confidential documents to be shredded and donate winter clothing items for those in need.

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Angel Tree application appointments begin

Marietta Salvation Army opens applications for Angel Tree program

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Alexa Griffey
Marietta Salvation Army is now accepting appointments for Angel Tree applications.

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New drug unit makes four arrests.

New local drug unit makes four arrests

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:52 AM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
The unit's mission is to intercept narcotics in Washington County.

Accidents

Cars wreck on Blennerhassett Heights Road.

Head-on collision blocks off section of road

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
Injuries were minor.

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Belpre City Council meets.

Belpre City Council adopts legislation about panhandling and police recruitment

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
The aim of the ordinances is to address aggressive panhandling and help with police recruitment.

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GEAR UP SWV to hold “Meet Up” event for parents/guardians of students

GEAR UP SWV to hold “Meet Up” event for parents/guardians of students

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Clayton McChesney
GEAR UP Southern West Virginia is inviting parents, guardians, and students from local schools to meet their team and learn valuable information about preparing for college.

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Declining payment of fire fee threatens volunteer departments’ budgets

Declining payment of fire fee threatens volunteer departments’ budgets

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
A fire fee charged to property owners and businesses helps fund the ten volunteer fire departments across Wood County. But many of this year’s fees have gone unpaid.

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Jury selection for Hernandez Diaz murder trial begins

Jury selection for Hernandez Diaz murder trial begins

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
The trial for a Marietta man charged with murder is set to begin this week.

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Local man gets inducted into the WVU sports Hall of Fame

Local man gets inducted into the WVU sports Hall of Fame

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Gathman was a two time national champion and a 7x All- American in rifle from 1993-1996.

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Angel’s Harbor recovery facility to open in Belpre Sept. 29

Angel’s Harbor recovery facility to open in Belpre Sept. 29

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Vincent, Ohio-based Angel’s Harbor opens its Belpre branch this Friday.

Accidents

One seriously injured in crash near Pleasants Power

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
A bottle truck crashed on the 6000 block of South Pleasants Highway near the Pleasants Power Station.

Crime

Mary A. Bookman pleaded guilty to two counts of felony child abuse resulting in injury and two...

Pleasants County woman pleads guilty to child abuse

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
Mary A. Bookman pleaded guilty to two counts of felony child abuse resulting in injury and two counts of felony battery of a disabled child.

Accidents

One person injured in Ritchie County school bus crash

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
One person was hospitalized after a Ritchie County school bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash.

Health

We use resistance bands to focus on hips and balance for this week's Movement Monday!

Movement Monday! This week focuses on hips!

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:45 AM EDT
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By Alexa Griffey
This week's workout uses resistance bands to focus on our hips.

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Area clubs are participating in the National Day of Service food drive.

National Day of Giving: Local Women’s Clubs participating in national day of service

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:37 AM EDT
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By Alexa Griffey
National Women's clubs around the country are participating in a National day of service. Five local chapters are joining in.

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Second annual Harvest the Vision Fest brings live music and community conversation to Parkersburg

Second annual Harvest the Vision Fest brings live music and community conversation to Parkersburg

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
People in the Mid-Ohio Valley came together to enjoy music and talk about the future of their communities this afternoon.

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Vienna’s Wayside United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years

Vienna’s Wayside United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
The Wayside United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday.

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The film will be based on high school football in Pleasants County over the decades.

St. Marys High School hosts auditions for upcoming film

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Former Chicago Bears Quarterback Jim McMahon and actor Dean Cain are set to feature in prominent roles in the film.
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