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Washington County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Washington County, OH.

Results 1 - 20 of 621 in Washington County, OH

  1. W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razedRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WTOL-TV Toledo

    A southwestern Pennsylvania man received a Christmas Eve lesson in the old adage, "Let the buyer beware." Billy Joe Sanders, of Pittsburgh, said he bought a home in Canonsburg during a Washington County tax sale in August.

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    Related Topix: Canonsburg, PA, Washington County, PA

  2. BriefcaseRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Marietta Times

    Ed Reno, emergency services director for the Washington County Red Cross, will retire today after seven years of service to the community.

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    Related Topix: Marietta, OH

  3. $5M bond set for KeckRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Marietta Times

    ... home turned up video and photographic evidence of abuse against young boys. At a hearing Wednesday, Washington County Common Pleas Judge Ed Lane granted bond but set it at the amount requested by the prosecution. Keck's attorney requested a $500,000 ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Marietta, OH, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  4. Top Stories of 2009Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Marietta Times

    ... embroiled in sex scandal December 31, 2009 Six months after a sex scandal resulted in the resignation of a Washington County sheriffa s deputy, the dismissal of a Marietta firefighter and a police officer, and the demotion of a second Mariett... >> ...

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    Related Topix: Marietta, OH, Sex Scandal, Noble County, OH

  5. Businessman gives back with big land donation to townshipRead the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | Chronicle-Telegram

    ... a container repair service. Rowland is a father of six and grandfather of 13 whose ancestors settled in Washington County, Ohio, in 1820. After serving in the Air Force after World War II, Rowland earned about $4 an hour at B.F. Goodrich, but left ...

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    Related Topix: Elyria, OH

  6. W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razedRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Journal-News

    A southwestern Pennsylvania man received a Christmas Eve lesson in the old adage, "Let the buyer beware." Billy Joe Sanders, of Pittsburgh, said he bought a home in Canonsburg during a Washington County tax sale in August.

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    Related Topix: Canonsburg, PA, Washington County, PA

  7. Marietta routs JacksonRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    ... Parke rsburg South. The Ironladies - on the other hand - have dropped consecutive SEOAL showdowns against Washington County clubs, with the other occurring at Warren only a week ago 49-45. Jackson dropped to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in the league with ...

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  8. Belpre bank robbedRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ... consequences," said Clevenger. "You just never know. So we have taken every precaution." Deputies from the Washington County sheriff joined the search for the suspect with its aviation unit helicopter that searched the Belpre area and the banks of ...

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    Related Topix: Belpre, OH

  9. Bank Robbery Suspect Photos ReleasedRead the original story w/Photo

    22 hrs ago | WTAP-TV Parkersburg

    ... assistance from other agencies," said Sgt. Terry Williams of the Belpre Police Department. "We called the Washington County Sheriff's Office to track the guy, we called Wood County to get a bomb dog to come over to make sure there was no bomb in the ...

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    Related Topix: Belpre, OH

  10. EXTRA: Keck bond; GMAC infusion; Ar.....Read the original story

    Wednesday | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    ... home turned up video and photographic evidence of abuse against young boys. At a hearing Wednesday, Washington County Common Pleas Judge Ed Lane granted bond but set it at the amount requested by the prosecution. Keck's attorney requested a $500,000 ...

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    Related Topix: Auto Dealers

  11. City council gives money to museums, port authorityRead the original story

    Wednesday | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    ... and other bills." Haas said that hurts because part of the port authority's mission is to "sell" the Washington County and Marietta areas in order to attract more businesses. Councilwoman Kathy Shively, D-at large, said she voted in favor of the ...

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    Related Topix: Marietta, OH, Ohio, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Marketing

  12. City council gives money to museums.....Read the original story

    Wednesday | Marietta Times

    ... and other bills." Haas said that hurts because part of the port authority's mission is to "sell" the Washington County and Marietta areas in order to attract more businesses. Councilwoman Kathy Shively, D-at large, said she voted in favor of the ...

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    Related Topix: Marietta, OH, Ohio, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Marketing

  13. New year brings new Ohio lawsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Marietta Times

    ... Law enforcement has only been issuing warnings in the first six months since the law took effect. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said motorists must turn on their headlights when the windshield wipers of the vehicle are in use anytime, ...

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    Related Topix: Ohio, Marietta, OH

  14. Snowy roads blamed for wrecksRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 29 | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    A late afternoon storm blanketed Washington County and surrounding areas with an inch of snow Monday, with many vehicles sliding off local roadways, including one pickup truck that reportedly ran off Ohio 7 and into the Ohio River near Newport.

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    Related Topix: Weather, Newport, OH, Clarington, OH, Marietta, OH

  15. Motorist Loses Control and Slides Into RiverRead the original story

    Monday Dec 28 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg

    ... Patrol Troopers say 27-year-old Nicole January lost control and slid into the Ohio River along Route 7 in Washington County. It happened around five o'clock Monday evening near mile post 37 in Newport. January was able to escape the car and swim to ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  16. Kettle drive exceeds goalRead the original story

    Monday Dec 28 | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    ... raised. Capt. Jim Brown with The Salvation Army of Marietta is thrilled about the results of this year's Washington County Red Kettle Campaign. Although a national survey indicated that people gave less money to charities this year than in 2008, he ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Charity

  17. REV. & MRS. DON (RITA) SPRAGUE - 70th ANNIVERSARYRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 27 | News Journal

    Don and Rita Sprague, met in 1938 at Beverly, Washington County Ohio during one of the 'North-West-Territory' celebrations.

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    Related Topix: Fresno, OH, Bellville, OH

  18. Kraton building for futureRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ... expansion with enough extra land to add another room, which could add 50 percent more space to the lab. Washington County Auditor Bill McFarland said there is little to no way of knowing exactly how much money the Belpre City School District will ...

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    Related Topix: Belpre, OH

  19. Tax loophole a growing concern in O.....Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Marietta Times

    ... are supposed to pay a "use tax" equal to the sales tax in the county where they live- for example, in Washington County, 7 percent of the purchase price. Kohlstrand said the state isn't the only one suffering from the tax loophole. "This is a ...

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    Related Topix: Ohio Government, Ohio, Tax

  20. Time to celebrateRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | Marietta Times

    ... lives with his girlfriend Sarita Roseberry and her children Lisa, 10 and Mykal, 7, in a home built by Washington County Habitat for Humanity volunteers. This is their first Christmas in the home, and the first time they've really been able to go all ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Marietta, OH, Family, Kids, Home, Mortgage