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Four people charged after shooting reported in Parkersburg, police say
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Four people were charged after a shooting was reported in Parkersburg on Saturday, police said. The arrests stem from an incident about 8 a.m. in the 1600 block of Tygart Street where Robert Aguilar, 27, was found with a gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Parkersburg Police Department.
Back the Blue Bowling benefit brings in a full house
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Fraternal Order of Police held an event to raise money for various projects. Back the Blue Bowling brought in a crowd that filled every lane at Pike Street Lanes to support these local project efforts. “This is our back the blue bowling bash and we...
Wood County BOE’s Lubeck purchase a mistake
The Wood County Board of Education recently purchased 31.23 acres of land in Washington, W.Va. This property was purchased to build the new Lubeck Elementary School. This purchase was an extremely irresponsible financial decision by the Wood County Board of Education. The price for this piece of property was $755,000. You would think with such a large purchase and price tag, the Wood County Board of Education would have at the very least had an appraisal done to make sure they are paying a fair price for the property.
Planned fixes coming to divot on Riverside Drive in Athens, timeline moved up after crash
ATHENS TOWNSHIP, PA. (WENY) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says they plan to patch the divot on Riverside Drive in Athens Township Saturday, weather permitting. Fixes were planned for this roadway initially, before a fatal car crash killed 3 people on the road Tuesday, but PennDOT moved up...
Picture This: Shuttered Belpre School Demolished
BELPRE — The former Belpre Elementary School building is demolished by Jimmie Harper Construction on the Belpre High School campus Thursday afternoon. The building had deteriorated in recent years and become a liability. (Photo by Evan Bevins)
Farewell, Athens: It’s time to say goodbye
Two things play as I write this column: the roaring of my AC and a fiddle in the deepest core of my mind. It's time to come to peace with leaving the place I love. One of Ohio University's main campaign points is "Forever Ohio," and while it's almost time for me to leave this heaven I've called home for the past three years, it’s clear the “Forever” part comes from how this place will always stick with me.
Structural Issues: West Virginia University at Parkersburg making repairs to former Ohio Valley University campus
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has begun the work on turning the former Ohio Valley University campus into the new WVUP Incubator and Technology Center (ITC). During the WVUP Board of Governors meeting this week, board member Savannah Morgan, chair of the Administrative Services Committee, said work...
Athens County public meetings
Athens County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the conference room in the courthouse annex, second floor.A meeting of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Policy Committee is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 1 at the Nelsonville Public Library. Issues to be discussed are the Solid Waste Management Plan, prioritizing programs and funding. The Public is welcome. For more information and a copy of the agenda, call (740) 753-6885.The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike St., Marietta. The purpose of the meeting to is provide updates on projects throughout region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at (740) 376-1026 or jsimmons@buckeyehills.org.Amesville Village Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 16 Maple St., Amesville. April meeting is at 6:30 p.m. May 14.
W.Va. coalition announces intent to sue company over alleged clean water violations
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia nonprofit announced Friday that it intends to file a lawsuit against a chemical company in Wood County for allegedly violating clean water laws. West Virginia Rivers Coalition said in a news release that a lawsuit against Chemours will allege the company...
Students, staff share talents at LSIC Showcase
PARKERSBURG — Staff and students gathered at Parkersburg High School’s Jack V. Stephens Gymnasium to show off their achievements to administrators and the community during the last LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) Showcase. The showcases give people the chance to see what’s going on in their community schools....
Bobcats pack their bags, prep for move-out
Now that the semester is winding down and finals season is in full swing, it is time for Bobcats to start packing their things and leave behind the Athens bricks for summer. All university halls officially close for the Spring Semester on May 3 at 8 p.m., but students can leave anytime before that date as their exams wrap up.
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