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Squatter charged with arson following fires in Parkersburg
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Man charged with arson after admitting to squatting and then setting fires to two buildings he believed had no real value. On September 9, 2022, Kenneth Sasser Jr. was observed at the scene of two separate structure fires at 520 Camden Street in Parkersburg, Wood County, with ash and soot […]
Tractor-trailer carrying soda, syrup catches on fire, crashes in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A tractor-trailer carrying soda and syrup caught on fire and crashed on the northbound I-77 onramp in Silverton Tuesday morning. That’s according to Jackson County dispatchers who say traffic will be blocked until further notice. No injuries have been reported. Dispatchers say the Division of Highways is on the scene […]
West Virginia fire departments combat cancer risks, but not all can afford life-saving changes
Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death among firefighters. West Virginia firefighters are aware of the risk, but tight budgets — particularly for the hundreds of volunteer fire departments — make it difficult or impossible to make changes that could help save lives. Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens coming from fires due to increased […]
With proper care, grass can be greener on other side of chillier seasons
PARKERSBURG — While the prolonged heat and dry spell took a toll on yards, homeowners can prepare their lawns for fall and winter so the grass will be greener on the other side in the spring. Step No. 1 is knowing what nutrients are needed in the soil, J.J....
Multiple levies on Washington County ballot
MARIETTA — A number of levies will be on the ballot in Washington County, including school levies and EMS levies. In Belpre, the Belpre City School District is seeking renewal of an existing levy. The purpose of the levy is to provide for the emergency requirements of the school...
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