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Parkersburg, West Virginia · ParkersburgWOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Parkersburg woman is facing first-degree arson charges after allegedly setting fire to an outbuilding while a man was still inside. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, Patrolman J.C. Matthew responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 511 13th 1/2 Street in Wood County on February 6, 2025. Upon arrival, the officer observed smoke and flames coming from a detached outbuilding located behind th…See the Story
Woman Accused of Setting Fire to Parkersburg Outbuilding with Resident Inside
Parkersburg, West Virginia · ParkersburgPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Federal workers returning to the office are boosting local restaurants through lunch and dinner orders. After being elected for his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending remote working for all federal employees. Workers at the Bureau of the Fiscal Services in Parkersburg have returned to the office after working remotely for five years. Locally owned restaurants have seen a big impact on…See the Story
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Parkersburg, West Virginia · ParkersburgPublished: Feb. 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM EST|Updated: 3 hours ago
Two City Council members are holding a Public Forum on Public Safety to learn more about community members concerns.
Wood County Resiliency Center open house and ribbon cutting
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM EST
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order telling state employees to return to the office after working remotely.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM EST
Local Volunteer F…See the Story
Public Forum on Public Safety to be Held in Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia · ParkersburgPARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Memphis, Tennessee man was arrested on January 30, 2025, after an attempted shooting outside the Wood County Courthouse in Parkersburg. The incident occurred around 11:07 a.m. when deputies responded to a disturbance involving two males and a firearm. .udb65eadd5f1e039909e79d628a0d19c5 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; b…See the Story
Man arrested for attempted murder following attempted shooting outside WV courthouse
Health · ParkersburgA Chemours chemical plant in West Virginia is polluting nearby waters with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals,” according to a new lawsuit brought by the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. The complaint is the most recent in a fight that has been ongoing since 2001 over pollution from the Washington Works plant, reported The Guardian. The PFAS-contaminated waste is polluting the Ohio River in the town of Parkersburg, home to approximately 50,000 Appalac…See the Story
Chemours Chemical Plant Still Polluting West Virginia Water With Toxic PFAS After Almost 25 Years, Lawsuit Claims
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