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Buchtel Chief Of Police Arrested

Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly says the Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested Buchtel Chief of Police, Kelsey Lanning, after a controlled purchase of prescription pills at Lanning's home

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:27:16 GMT

To Drill... Or Not To Drill?

To drill or not to drill? That is the question facing many West Virginia and Ohio residents as interest in Marcellus and Utica shale drilling continues to be an issue of national interest.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:09:53 GMT

President Proposes Merger Of Public Debt

The president's budget plan includes a massive merger involving the Bureau of the Public Debt.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:48 GMT

Broad Street Reopens Following Standoff; One Arrested

Parkersburg police arrest one man following a standoff at a home near the YMCA. Broad Street near the Y was closed to traffic for nearly two hours.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:41:28 GMT

Early Voting Slow In Washington County

The lack of an often-controversial levy for Warren Local Schools has apparently led to a large drop in the number of people casting early ballots for the upcoming Washington County primary.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:05:49 GMT

Old Chamber Of Commerce Building For Sale

The old chamber of commerce building is up for sale.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT

Knife Held To Clerk's Neck

The Wood County Sheriff's Office says a robber held a knife to a clerk's neck.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:55 GMT

Go Red For Women Luncheon Raises Awareness

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. Marietta Memorial Hospital held their annual Go Red for Women luncheon to raise awareness for the growing disease.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:23:57 GMT

Update: Names Released In Copper And Lead Theft Arrests

Officials release the names of the three men arrested in connection with the alleged copper and lead theft.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:40:16 GMT

No Candy For West Virginia Students, Even On Valentine's Day

No more candy in West Virginia schools, even on the sweetest day of the year.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:00:57 GMT