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Last week's fatal motorcycle accident involving a Hancock County school bus could have been a lot worse were it not for the "masterful" control of the school bus driver involved, Hancock County Schools Superintendent Suzan Smith said on Tuesday.

Two people were charged after an officer on patrol saw a person enter a parked vehicle on Walnut Street.

Colorful wall maps depicting businesses and other attractions in the tri-state area are now available at area chamber of commerce offices and merchants.

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Authorities say 44-year-old Jeffrey Brennan of Newell hit a car on his side of Route 8 near New Manchester, then smashed into the bus Wednesday afternoon.

The primary election in West Virginia is today ... have you voted, will you vote or will you just complain about the results tallied by those who did vote? West Virginia has some decisive offices up for election to face-off in November, including state Supreme Court seats.

A suit filed against the city of Parkersburg...says police should be granted wages they believe they're owed after the city froze their pay.

City crews are installing an automatic target system at the Parkersburg Police Department's shooting range at the end of 19th Street near the floodwall.