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Washington County Commissioner calls for moratorium on injection wells

MARIETTA - Washington County Commissioner Greg Nohe’s motion to prepare a moratorium on Class II injection wells failed in a vote, leading to intense public discussion on the safety of injection wells at a meeting on Thursday morning. “I remain steadfast in prioritizing the well-being ...

Suspects in Vienna shooting incident had history

VIENNA – Two Wood County men have been charged with wanton endangerment following a Sunday evening incident on Grand Central Avenue in which two people – including one of the suspects – suffered gunshot wounds. According to a release from Vienna Police Chief Josh Cole, Ashton ...

Blennerhassett Hotel to be sold to Taylor Hospitality

PARKERSBURG – A downtown landmark will soon have a new owner. Blennerhassett Hotel owners Wayne Waldeck and Lee Rector have reached an agreement to sell the iconic hotel to Virginia-based Taylor Hospitality, the company announced in a press release Tuesday. Rector and Waldeck purchased the ...

More details released in Belmont County infant murder case

While not offering many specifics of what his deputies dealt with, Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack said the scene of the alleged murder of a 1-year-old child was something that "no one would want to see." Zusack offered more information in the incident, which happened Friday at a home on ...

Fort Frye FFA members stay active throughout the summer

BEVERLY - While school may be out for the summer, the members of the Fort Frye FFA Chapter have remained hard at work preparing for another successful year. Throughout the summer, members have continued developing their leadership skills, participating in chapter activities, and working on ...