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One driver killed in three-vehicle accident in Wood County
PARKERSBURG — A three-vehicle accident at the six mile marker of U.S. 50 Thursday has taken the life of one driver and sent another to the hospital, according to Wood County Sheriff Rick Woodyard. The Wood County 911 Center said the initial call came in at 2:47 p.m. and...
One dead following fatal accident, road closed
PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fatal Thursday vehicle accident has led to the closure of one roadway. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, Rt50 eastbound approximately one mile west of the Divison street exit has been closed down following to vehicle accident. Authorities confirmed that the accident in question involved a fatality, though no […]
Part of Route 50 closed due to fatal crash
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP)—UPDATE 5:12 p.m.: A three-vehicle accident has shut down the eastbound lane on U.S. Route 50. Two vehicles collided head-on after one vehicle was traveling West in the Eastbound lane. A semi was involved with front-end damage. The driver of the semi is okay and the driver...
Wood County real estate transfers
PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County from March 4-8: * G. Russell Rollyson Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Non Entered Lands of Wood County West Virginia and Ross Family Investments LLC (indirect) to Appcom LLC, part tract block F. A. C. Stephenson addition, -0.17 acres A.C. more or less, Parkersburg City District, $12,098.01, tax deed.
OVS to begin racing season Friday with weather permitting
WASHINGTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - After a handful of postponements, the Ohio Valley Speedway is revving up for its first race in a while on Friday night. Due to the weather in recent weeks, the race has been postponed twice, according to O.V.S. owner Rich Michael Jr. Michael says there have...
Parkersburg Police Department receives $29K from auction of firearms
PARKERSBURG — The firearms auction conducted last month by the West Virginia Treasurer’s Office brought in $98,635 for 19 participating law enforcement agencies. Nearly $30,000 of it came back to the Parkersburg Police Department. The department submitted approximately 190 guns that would have otherwise been destroyed because they...
WVDOH remembers fallen workers with memorial
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Division of Highways erected a memorial to commemorate West Virginian transportation workers who have passed away while on the job. Fifty-Eight orange highway cones topped with white hardhats can be seen at the Fallen Worker Memorial, located at the Interstate 77 Welcome Center in Williamstown.
Three candidates in Parkersburg City Council District 6 Republican primary
PARKERSBURG — The longest-serving member of Parkersburg City Council faces two challengers in the District 6 Republican primary. Mike Reynolds first won the council seat in a 2004 special election to fill a vacancy and has been re-elected five times since. “I’d like to do one more term on...
High water claims another life in Wood County
PARKERSBURG — Members of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, St. Joseph Ambulance Service and the East Wood Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of Nicolette Road Sunday after receiving a call that a vehicle was submerged in high water. The Wood County 911 Center said they...
Gunfire investigation leads to child neglect arrests
PARKERSBURG — An investigation into gunshots fired Monday afternoon led Parkersburg Police to arrest two people on charges of child neglect. According to a release from Police Chief Matthew Board, Samuel Stewart, 25, and Sierra Dawn Leasure, 25, both of 401 13th St., Apt. C, Parkersburg, were arrested on three counts each of child neglect creating risk of injury. Stewart was also charged with wanton endangerment related to the gunshots that prompted the call to police.
Marietta Mayor: Pool closure may be avoided
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Last week, Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher announced the possible closure of the Marietta Aquatic Center this summer to help pull the city out of dire financial straits. On Thursday, Schlicher said it’s possible the pool will be able to stay open after all. The mayor said...
Two seek Williamstown mayor post
WILLIAMSTOWN — Two longtime members of Williamstown city government are vying to be the town’s next mayor. The term lasts two years and the winner will take office starting July 1. Mayor Paul Jordan, the incumbent, is seeking a third term and says he is just getting started...
National Historic Marker Day encourages cleaning local markers
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Historic markers commemorate local history in towns and cities across the United States. While these markers may seem like timeless fixtures of our communities, they are as vulnerable to wear and tear as anything left out in the elements. That’s why National Historic Marker Day, recognized on the last Friday of April, encourages people to clean and maintain their local markers.
$10M investment coming to Pike Street in Marietta
MARIETTA — A multimillion dollar development is coming to Marietta, with site preparation set to start in May. During a public meeting about the city of Marietta’s negative performance audit on April 11, Mayor Joshua Schlicher announced that there is $40 million in developments coming to Marietta on Pike Street.
Ohio State Highway Patrol to have sobriety checkpoint today
MARIETTA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint will be held today in Washington County, with the location to be announced this morning. The checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 688...
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