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Professional Baseball Could Become A Reality In Parkersburg
Community leaders are in discussions to bring a minor league team to the area. Keith Burdette, Director of the Wood County Development Authority, tells 13 News they've been in talks for the last six months to ...
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Court sets revocation sentencing da.....
A Wood County man who violated the terms of his probation will be sentenced in September.
Three-Wheel Motorcycle Accident on U.S. Rt. 50
Eastbound traffic on Corridor D was re-routed to Seventh Street after a three-wheel motorcycle accident around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Schools to make use of vacant class.....
With sixth-grade students heading to the middle schools this fall, Wood County's elementary schools are making the best possible use of those vacated classrooms.
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A Wood County man who was on supervised release after completing a prison term is headed back to prison.
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County approves farmers' market agr.....
Wood County commissioners on Thursday voted to modify an agreement with the Downtown Farmers' Market to address concerns over parking for existing food vendors during market days.
Hino Motors plant expanding in Wood County
The Hino Motors plant in Wood County will begin construction this weekend on an expansion that could double production at the plant, production manager Justin Wager said Thursday.
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District reviews preliminary enroll.....
Enrollment numbers released Tuesday by Wood County Schools give residents a snapshot of what this fall's transition means for area schools.
The Wood County Republican Executive Committee finalized their plans for the interstate Fair tonight.
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County officials asked to consider .....
Wood County commissioners were asked to consider policies regarding vendor locales and parking at the Downtown Farmer's Market after space concerns were raised.
Fire Destroys Home on Walker Road
The investigation continues Monday surrounding a late night fire that ripped through a Wood County family's home.
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Commission reviews audit report
The most recent audit of Wood County's finances noted the lack of daily deposits in some departments and recommended better monitoring procedures for receipts in the Home Confinement Program.
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Man rescued from between two vehicl.....
At about 8:30 a.m. Friday, David Reed was rescued from between two vehicles on W.Va. 2 near Valley Mills.
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Bureau hopes card will draw visitor.....
A new tourism campaign featuring gasoline cards as rewards hopes to draw more visitors and their money to the area this season.
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Short-term solutions for the local holding center and longer term plans for regional jails were topics for discussion Monday when the Wood County Commission met with Delegate John Ellem, R-Wood, who serves on ...
A local charity now has the funds to stay open thanks to a generous donation! Thursday morning, the Wood County Rotary presented Kids First with a check for ten thousand dollars.
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County approves water project appli.....
Residents in the Riser Ridge and Laurel Fork areas of Wood County have been trying for more than 18 years to get funding for a water line extension to provide a clean, reliable source of water.
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Area man accused of killing wife to.....
A Wood County man accused of killing his wife has been ordered to provide a blood sample to be used in DNA testing.
Williamstown High School officially has a new principal. Tuesday, the Wood County Board of Education officially approved Pat Peters as the new principal.
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Wood Schools show some improvements
Student retention and dropout numbers last year hit a five-year low for Wood County Schools.