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ODNR confirms migration from 4 injection wells in Washington County

MARIETTA - An Ohio Department of Natural Resources report on the migration of brine water from four injection wells to oil and gas production wells was discussed at Thursday's Washington County Commission meeting. Washington County Commissioner Eddie Place shared a report from ODNR during Thursday's commission meeting that said four...

Washington County, OH · 1d
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Police seeking suspect following pursuit in Ritchie County

An investigation determined the identity of the alleged driver as an adult male who has ties to both Ritchie and Doddridge County. The suspects name or description was not provided in the release.

Ritchie County, WV · 1d

hoodline.com

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Toddler Killed as ODOT Truck Crosses Center Line, Hits Car in Morgan County

A one-year-old passenger died Tuesday morning after a westbound Ohio Department of Transportation truck crossed left of center and slammed head-on into an eastbound car on State Route 37 in Malta Township, Morgan County. Two adults involved in the crash were hospitalized, one with serious injuries and one with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Morgan County, OH · 2d
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Washington, DC shooting suspect identified as WVU graduate, Parkersburg native

Police in Washington, DC have identified the suspect in a deadly shooting as a doctor who graduated from West Virginia University.

Washington, DC · 1d

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

Ohio · 2d

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Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing cemetery, desecrating American flags on Veterans Day in Ohio Valley

WOODSFIELD, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio Valley man was arrested after American flags were desecrated and a cemetery was vandalized on Veterans Day, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police identified the man as Cordell Vincent, 27, of Woodsfield. Vincent was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of vandalism, desecration and littering for […]

Woodsfield, OH · 2d

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Marietta Post names 2026 Trooper of the Year, announces holiday community events

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mitch Reynolds has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year for the Marietta Post. Reynolds, a Frontier High School graduate, earned his associate degree from Washington State Community College before entering the Highway Patrol Academy. He has served with the patrol for about seven and a half years.

Marietta, OH · 2d

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Wood County Courthouse News: Nov. 5–11, 2026

Douglas Addison Miller → Amber Nicole Williams Creech. Joshua Leon Parsons → Angela Heather Poling Detamore. Justin Joseph Addair → Morgan Anya Saunders McAllister. Hunter Jarad Fury → Candice Dianne Prather Whitecotton. Death Certificates Issued. Jeffery Allen Cain. Mark Harvey Gaston. Kevin Jay Pryor. Land Transfers.

Wood County, WV · 2d

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West Virginia man sentenced to prison for stealing over $510,000 from employer

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wood County man has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison after admitting to stealing more than $510,000 from his employer through fraudulent fuel purchases. Jeffrey Jeffers, 35, of Williamstown, was sentenced Monday for wire fraud. He was also ordered to pay $510,465.19 in restitution and […]

Wood County, WV · 2d

WTRF- 7News

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Monroe Central takes down undefeated River to advance

HANNIBAL, OH (WTRF) – The top seeded River Pilots welcomed in fourth seeded Monroe Central Seminoles on Friday Nov. 13 for the OHSAA Region 23 semifinal. Monroe Central picked up the 43-14 win over River to advance to the region final. Monroe Central will face the seventh seeded Garaway Pirates at region final Friday Nov. […]

Hannibal, OH · 14h

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Delays on WV 74 and ending on Pleasant County Route 32 scheduled

Richie, Pleasants, and Tyler County, W.Va. (WTAP) - There will be delays at several locations for an oil and gas hauling operation. WV 74, Pullman Road, continuing to Ritchie County Route 4 & 20/1, Haddox Run Road. Tyler County Route 20, McKim Creek. Tyler County Route 6/5 & 6/7, Plum...

Tyler County, WV · 19h

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Hilltop Butcher Shop receives USDA grant to expand operations

MALTA, Ohio – Hilltop Butcher Shop in Morgan County will receive more than $186,000 from a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant. The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program will expand Hilltop Butcher Shop’s direct-to-consumer sales of processed beef. The Malta-based butcher shop operates a processing plant, a retail meat shop, and wholesale supplies to local retailers and restaurants. The main goal of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program is to support the Ohio Beef industry by diversifying the meat and poultry sources and opening local market opportunities.

Morgan County, OH · 22h

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Garaway Beats Waterford 29-25 to Reach Regional Final Against Monroe Central

WATERFORD, Ohio — The region’s best defense finally met an offense it could not hold under thirty. Seventh-seeded Garaway beat sixth-seeded Waterford 29-25 on Friday night, November 13, at Waterford in an OHSAA Division VI, Region 23 semifinal, according to the Mansfield News Journal’s statewide scoreboard. The Columbus Dispatch’s scoreboard, High School On SI’s statewide […]

Waterford, OH · 9h

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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South Harrison stuns Williamstown, 26-20, in first round

WILLIAMSTOWN -- South Harrison's Shepard Paugh picked the perfect evening to have a career night here Friday in the opening round of the Class AA playoffs as the senior carried 37 times for a career-high 338 yards in the No. 12 Hawks' 26-20 upset of No. 5 Williamstown. The Yellowjackets...

Williamstown, WV · 12h

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Marietta Foundation’s New Anchor Grant Bets $30,000 on One Nonprofit’s Leader

MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta Community Foundation is trying a different kind of grant: instead of funding a project, its new Anchor Grant will invest $30,000 over three years in the leader of a single Washington County nonprofit, the foundation announced. Through the pilot program, one established nonprofit serving Washington County will be selected to […]

Marietta, OH · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Short-handed Rebels ousted by Dragons, 21-0

ELLENBORO -- The outcome between No. 7 Ritchie County and No. 10 Cameron in a Class A state playoff football game boiled down to timing. After suffering a three-game losing streak in the back half of the schedule, Cameron entered the matchup at full strength. The same could not be...

Ritchie County, WV · 12h

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Wood County Commissioners, other officials meet with newly elected lawmakers

PARKERSBURG - Local officials got to discuss a lot of their concerns with potential upcoming legislation as new state legislators gathered during a recent meeting in Parkersburg. The Wood County Commission, along with a number of local officials, met this past week at the Wood County Resiliency Center to allow...

Wood County, WV · 1d

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Marietta Wealth and Insurance Firms Sold to Maridea in Its First Ohio Deal

Two affiliated Marietta firms — a wealth management practice and an insurance agency with roots stretching back to 1948 — have been sold to Maridea Wealth Management, establishing the national firm’s first presence in Ohio, according to a Business Wire release from the sell-side advisor, Green Sail Capital Partners. River Cities Financial Services, Ltd. and […]

Marietta, OH · 2d

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WTAP to air South Harrison @ Williamstown WVSSAC H.S. Football Playoff Game

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The opening round of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission football playoffs starts Friday, November 13. WTAP will air the opening round matchup between the #12 South Harrison Hawks and #5 Williamstown Yellowjackets. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, November 13 at Williamstown High School.

Williamstown, WV · 2d