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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

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 to a new location

Updated: 17 hours ago

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

Updated: 17 hours ago

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

Updated: 17 hours ago

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

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

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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UPDATE: Pleasants County daycare worker pleads guilty to biting child

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Alex Semancik

A daycare worker entrusted with caring for multiple children pleaded guilty to charges related to biting a child.

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Wirt County man indicted on 40 sex crimes involving children

Updated: 19 hours ago

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

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

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

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

By Alexa Griffey

Marietta Salvation Army is now accepting appointments for Angel Tree applications.

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New local drug unit makes four arrests

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:52 AM EDT

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

By Laura Bowen

Injuries were minor.

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Belpre City Council adopts legislation about panhandling and police recruitment

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT

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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