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Marietta teen missing for almost two weeks found in Parkersburg
MARIETTA — A 15-year-old Marietta boy who ran away in mid-June has been found. “We are happy to report that Riley has been found safe,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a media release on June 28 referring to Riley Brandjes. According to Chief Deputy Mark...
West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
Woman's body found in West Virginia, suspect facing first-degree murder charge
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a body that was found in West Virginia, according to state police. Tony Williamson, 35, was taken into custody in the Parkersburg area early Monday morning, troopers said. Williamson, said troopers, was charged with first-degree murder after...
Parkersburg man charged with first degree murder
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Parkersburg man wanted in connection to a woman’s body found in southern West Virginia was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, Tony Williamson was taken into custody by the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force on 7th Street before 4 a.m. on July 2. Police Chief Matt Board states he was taken without incident after he briefly tried to flee from authorities.
Pennsylvania Woman Arrested for Drug Possession After Ohio Traffic Stop
In a recent incident, Gwen Hunt from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Clarington, Ohio, after allegedly informing deputies that she had purchased cocaine at the Back Home Festival in New Martinsville, West Virginia. This arrest was part of a traffic stop conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on State Route 7.
Wood County fire destroys structure, claims lives of two dogs
WALKER — A fire which destroyed an outbuilding and killed two pets at a residence in Walker is being ruled accidental. The Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Department, along with the East Wood and Waverly volunteer fire departments, responded to 877 Wright Rd. in Walker to a report of a structure fire Monday at around 4:30 p.m., said Deer Walk Fire Chief Matt Whitlatch.
Wood County real estate transfers
PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers took place in Wood County between May 6-10: * Legacy Property LLC to Kevin and Frances Phillips, Lots 542, 543, 544 and 545 Beechwood Addition, Parkersburg City District, $510,000. * Robert Wilson to Mineral Wells Public Service District, across tract Steele District M:580...
Officials: Stewart to face escape charges when caught
PARKERSBURG — A Raleigh County man wanted for absconding from the Parkersburg Correctional Center will face felony escape charges upon apprehension, officials said Tuesday. Gregory Dale Stewart, 61, was last seen on Sunday at the Cross Church, 1122 Market St., Parkersburg, the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. The time of the escape was 11:55 a.m., according to the wanted poster from the corrections division.
Lifeguard on Duty: Algarhy recognized for saving child’s life
MARIETTA — The Marietta Fire Department presented an award to Yousuf Algarhy, a lifeguard at Marietta Aquatic Center, for saving a 6-year-old boy’s life on June 14. According to Algarhy, the boy had hit his head earlier on the pirate ship and had to sit out of the pool to recover. After the boy had recovered, he went back into the pool but went into an area where the water was too deep. Algarhy mentioned he heard the boy yell, and jumped into the pool. Algarhy said he got to the boy right as his head went underwater.
Wood County sharpshooter makes it to Shooting Sports National Championships
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP)- Emilee Allison, a senior over at Parkersburg South, can be labeled as a competitive sharpshooter for her recent success. Emile’s love for the sport of shooting started when she was just very little. “The whole starting at a young age helped me out,” Emilee said. “I...
Artists ready to paint the town for First Friday in Marietta
MARIETTA — July’s First Friday event in Marietta is an Art Walk from 5-9 p.m. Friday. The second of three summer Art Walks, Friday’s First Friday also is a fundraiser for Marietta Main Street’s Public Art Committee. Main Street Marietta is the organizer of First Fridays.
A Holiday Note to News and Sentinel Readers…
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel will not publish a print edition on Independence Day, July 4. This follows the paper’s policy of not having a print edition on major federal holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our newsroom...
Parkersburg City Crews working to fix sinkhole on 31st Street
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg City Crews were dispatched Tuesday morning after being notified of a potential sink hole near 31st street. The road has been blocked off, according to the City of Parkersburg Facebook page. The Facebook post also said they are waiting on utilities to be marked before...
Wood County real estate transfers
PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were processed in Wood County between April 29 through May 3:. * Steven and Carol Roddy to Roddy Living Trust, all interest part tract Lots 37 and 38 Oak Park Addition with exhibit, Parkersburg City District, quit claim deed. * Linda Ingham to...
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