Parkersburg, West Virginia News
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Motorist hurt after striking utility pole
PARKERSBURG - A motorist was injured Thursday after striking a utility pole on Murdoch Avenue.Rhonda S. Blair, 803 16th St., Vienna, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital after the 11:33 a.m. crash near Pars Brain and Spine Center on Murdoch Avenue, said Lt. Dale McEwuen of the Parkersburg Police Department. Hospital officials said she was in good condition.
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PARKERSBURG - A motorist was injured Thursday after striking a utility pole on Murdoch Avenue.Rhonda S. Blair, 803 16th St., Vienna, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital after the 11:33 a.m. crash near Pars Brain and Spine Center on Murdoch Avenue, said Lt. Dale McEwuen of the Parkersburg Police Department. Hospital officials said she was in good condition.
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Minimum wage hike takes effect
PARKERSBURG - Many local residents were among two million Americans to receive a pay raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage increased Thursday from $5.85 to per hour to $6.55. However, the economic impacts are more complicated than a simple pay raise."There are pros and cons," said George Kellenberger, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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PARKERSBURG - Many local residents were among two million Americans to receive a pay raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage increased Thursday from $5.85 to per hour to $6.55. However, the economic impacts are more complicated than a simple pay raise."There are pros and cons," said George Kellenberger, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Another Murder
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - A 42-year-old man was found shot and killed outside his Bells Run Road home Thursday afternoon, sparking the second homicide investigation this week in Washington County.Killed was Patrick E. Arnold of 2410 Bells Run Road, according to police. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said police did not have any suspects as of late Thursday.
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NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - A 42-year-old man was found shot and killed outside his Bells Run Road home Thursday afternoon, sparking the second homicide investigation this week in Washington County.Killed was Patrick E. Arnold of 2410 Bells Run Road, according to police. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said police did not have any suspects as of late Thursday.
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A Possible Motive
MARIETTA - Questions over Amber Wesley's possible involvement with another man and the paternity of her youngest child might have led to her death, police said."There was an argument concerning her relationship with another male," Washington County sheriff's Lt. Detective Brian Schuck said Thursday.It was the first time police offered a possible motive for Wesley's death.
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MARIETTA - Questions over Amber Wesley's possible involvement with another man and the paternity of her youngest child might have led to her death, police said."There was an argument concerning her relationship with another male," Washington County sheriff's Lt. Detective Brian Schuck said Thursday.It was the first time police offered a possible motive for Wesley's death.
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Belpre School District Sale
The Belpre City School District is having a yard sale to help fund building and facility repairs.
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The Belpre City School District is having a yard sale to help fund building and facility repairs.
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Nelson's Coming To Town
A popular band that appeared at last year's Homecoming will now perform at an outdoor concert this weekend.
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A popular band that appeared at last year's Homecoming will now perform at an outdoor concert this weekend.
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Another Homicide Investigation
There's been another homicide in Washington County and now authorities are searching for clues.
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There's been another homicide in Washington County and now authorities are searching for clues.
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Picnic In The Park On Friday
Friday the Wood County Deputies Association is hosting its annual Picnic In The Park.
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Friday the Wood County Deputies Association is hosting its annual Picnic In The Park.
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Campbell Sentencing
A Washington County man is going to prison after leading police on a high speed chase in February.
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A Washington County man is going to prison after leading police on a high speed chase in February.
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Victims' Advocates Respond
A homicide and a stabbing in Washington County this week have officials of a domestic violence support service speaking out.
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A homicide and a stabbing in Washington County this week have officials of a domestic violence support service speaking out.
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