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Investigators in Logan County say they believe a Chapmanville man shot his wife on Wednesday night before turning the gun on himself.

CHAPMANVILLE a ' Authorities are still investigating a family tragedy over the holidays that apparently was a murder-suicide. Authorities say they believe Otis Bowling shot his wife, Emma Lou Bowling, Wednesday night at Bowling Alley in Chapmanville.

Firefighters battle a blaze in Logan County early Friday morning. Logan County dispatchers tell 13News crews reponded to Garretts Fork and Clover Lick Streets in Chapmanville where a single story mobile home was on fire.

Two Logan County residents are dead in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide along Bowling Alley in Chapmanville.

The Chapmanville Police Department is investigating a double shooting that happened about 8:30 p.m. on Bowling Alley Street in Logan County.

Chapmanville native Sam Murray poses with "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" host Meredith Vieira and his one million dollar check following Friday's win.

A truck backed into a bus loaded with kids yesterday afternoon at Wheatley Branch, but all on board escaped injury.

Local law enforcement officers have made more recent weapons-related arrests according to police reports.

It was a somber occasion on Wednesday when area veterans, their family members and local boy scouts gathered to honor those who gave their all in service to their country.

It's been a busy fall for local law enforcement officers who have racked up drug related arrests in Logan County.

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Tyler County schools remain closed today in the wake of Swine Flu, while other county school systems are grappling with low attendance as a result of the H1N1 virus.

Before their final regular season football game last Friday, Chapmanville High School celebrated senior night.

Sam Murray, a Chapmanville native, is pictured in the back row, fourth from left, with other "Who Wants to be a Millionaire' winners after he competed last week on the TV gameshow.

Joshua "Shag" Barker, of Chapmanville, is newly appointed City Manager of Danville.

In this publicity shot, Sam Murray, a Chapmanville native, competes on the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" TV gameshow.

Area law enforcement officers have made many DUI and alcohol related arrests in recent weeks including one involving injuries.

The City of Logan Halloweenfest, held Saturday, Oct. 24, included a costume contest where top winners received a $50 cash prize from Logan Bank & Trust and a trophy.

The US 119 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force made more arrests recently involving powerful prescription only narcotics.

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