Murder suspect among 96 indicted by Wood County Grand Jury

September 21, 2026

September 2026 Grand Jury release PARKERSBURG – A woman who told 911 dispatchers she shot a man three times after he attempted to touch her inappropriately was indicted on charges of murder and wanton endangerment by the Wood County Grand Jury. Claudia Torres, 20, in custody without bond at the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County, was among 96 people indicted, according to a release from the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office Friday afternoon. Torres, a Clarksburg resident, was arrested Feb. 28 after Parkersburg Police were dispatched to a 40th Street residence in ...

Piccalilli conference blends creativity and business

September 21, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Artists explored the business of art while making time to create Friday during the fifth Piccalilli Arts Conference at the Parkersburg Art Center. Seventy people registered for the conference, which offered nine workshop options along with lunchtime activities, breakfast and ...

Around Town

September 21, 2026

WSCO Board of Trustees The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. today in room H108 of the Main Building. Fish fry VFW Post #5108 will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Post Home, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $12 per person and includes fish, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw and rolls. Call 740-374-9038 for more information or for carry-out. Steak fry Beverly Sons of the American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. A meal includes steak, ...

Local events

September 21, 2026

Meetings ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. today in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 8, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications for eligibility. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kylee Nichols, development specialist, at knichols@buckeyehills.org. To learn more ...

Wood County Assessor’s Office spells out how it will make up for budget shortfall

September 19, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Wood County Assessor John Kelly told commissioners Thursday he is optimistic the office can address a projected $357,000 shortfall within this fiscal year. “My hope is I won’t have to ask you for a dime,” he said. During Thursday’s County Commission meeting, Kelly and ...

Ohio Oil & Gas Association opposes proposed moratorium

September 19, 2026

MARIETTA — The Ohio Oil & Gas Association is opposing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton’s proposed three-year moratorium on wastewater injection wells in Washington County, arguing that regulation and scientific review should guide the state’s response. “A moratorium is not a solution. Science, facts, and sound regulation, not politics and campaign rhetoric, are what will ensure both safe operations and a strong future for Ohio's oil and natural gas industry,” association President Rob Brundrett said in a statement. “The path forward is to allow Ohio's ...