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Conference Snapshot: SEOAL
The Jackson Ironmen have dominated the SEOAL in recent years, winning the conference in each of the last two seasons? Is this the year they cement their dynasty in history… Read More
WV Ethics Commission Agrees To Former Sheriff’s Settlement
A former Wood County sheriff settles with the state’s ethics commission just months before running for election for his old job. Ken Merritt will have to pay a fine, but… Read More
Ethics Commission Considers Merritt Settlement
The West Virginia Ethics Commission could decide whether to approve a deal with a former Wood County Sheriff at its meeting Thursday. West Virginia Ethics Commissioner Theresa Kirk says the… Read More
FEMA Meets With Washington Co. Leaders
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency met with nearly 30 Washington County government and non-profit organizations for storm damage assessments Tuesday. This meeting was just a preliminary… Read More
Conference Snapshot: MVL
The MVL proved to be one of the toughest football leagues to compete in during the 2011 season. Will anyone be able to dethrone the Tri-Valley Scotties or Sheridan Generals… Read More
Lawrence Co. Crash Claims Three
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of three people in Lawrence County. Troopers say the driver of a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee… Read More
Conference Snapshot: West Virginia
It may be hard to believe, but another season of high school football is right around the corner. With practices starting, Gridiron Glory is going to take you around the… Read More
Voters First Group To Release Final Signature Tally
A coalition pushing changes to the way Ohio draws legislative and congressional districts expects to have more than enough signatures to qualify the proposed constitutional amendment for the fall ballot…. Read More
Officials Putting Generators In Place At Wood County Buildings
Wood County leaders are taking a note from last month's severe storms and are preparing for any future blackouts by purchasing generators for county operations. County Administrator Marty Seufer says… Read More
Caldwell Man Indicted In Wife’s Murder
A Caldwell man faces a murder charge in the death of his 22-year-old wife. The Grand Jury of the Noble County Common Pleas Court returned an indictment against Jerad Morrison,… Read More
WV Man Pleads No Contest In Couple’s Death
A West Virginia man will not have to go to jail for causing a traffic accident that killed an Athens couple. Rob O'Connor, 35, of Fairmont, pleaded no contest to… Read More
Voters First Group Scrambling For Signatures
An Ohio coalition aimed at putting a redistricting proposal on the November ballot is working at a feverish pace trying to collect signatures before a July 28 deadline. Members of… Read More
Ethics Commission Could Resolve Charges Against Former Wood Co. Sheriff
The West Virginia Ethics Commission could decide whether to approve a deal with a former Wood County Sheriff at its next meeting. Ken Merritt, who is running for the office… Read More
Copperheads Split Doubleheader, Lose Second Game To Lexington
The Copperheads offense was quiet in the second game of the double header against the Lexington Hustlers, which proved to be the difference in the 6-1 loss. The Copperheads jumped… Read More
Copperheads Take First Game Of Hustlers Doubleheader
With key hits at the right time and even more timely defensive plays, the Copperheads were able to take the first game of a doubleheader against the Lexington Hustlers, 3-1…. Read More
$1M Bond Set For Accused Morgan Co. Killer
Bond has been set for a Morgan County man charged with murder. Timmy Stevens, 39, of has been charged in the slaying of John Davis III on June 12 in… Read More
Severe Weather Causes Multi-County Power Outages
UPDATE 9:27 P.M. Though a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service for the region has expired, more storms are forecast for Southeast Ohio and parts of West Virginia… Read More
Homeless Shelter Slated For Fall Opening
A new homeless shelter in Parkersburg plans to open their doors to the emergency shelter by September. The shelter will start with 25 beds, donated by Marietta College. It… Read More
At-Large Suspect Arrested For Morgan Co. Shooting Death
A suspect wanted in connection with the June shooting death of a man near Malta is now in custody. The Morgan County Sheriff's office reports Timmy Stevens, 39, was arrested… Read More
Woman Arrested After Standoff With Cambridge Police
Local authorities attempting to serve a suspect with a felony warrant ended up in a stalemate with an armed suspect in Cambridge on Monday afternoon. According to a release from… Read More
Oil Well Explosion Blast Kills One
Firefighters say one person was killed in an explosion at an oil- and gas-well site in Tuscarawas County. The blast happened on Monday morning near Bolivar, about 50 miles north… Read More
Guernsey Co. Residents Targets Of Jury Duty Scam
A scam making its way across the country has found its way into Guernsey County. According to Common Please Court Judge David Ellwood, citizens are receiving phone calls, voice mail… Read More
Guernsey Co. Library Employees Avoid Strike
Trustees of the Guernsey County District Public Library will meet Friday afternoon to approve a new contract agreement with employees of the library system Representatives of the district and from… Read More
Heat-Related Death Makes Fourth In Ohio
A fourth Ohioan has died of heat-related illness in Muskingum County following a stifling heat wave that swept across the state last week. 61-year-old Kenneth Yerian died Monday, after being… Read More
Drowning Marks First At WV Lake In Nearly A Decade
Divers in Wayne County, West Virginia recovered the body of a 21-year-old man late Monday night after he drowned in a lake at Beech Fork State Park. Police say Evan… Read More
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