Wood County News

“Those records have meaning to some people. So we need to preserve them”

' The former director of the state's archives Monday encouraged members of the local historical society to continue doing their part to ensure history is preserved through consistent record keeping. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“We are in the business of working with local governments and nonprofits to help relate to federal government”

' Wood County commissioners voted Monday to contract with Capitol Link Public Affairs Consulting services to try and take advantage of more federal grant opportunities. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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' A verdict of guilty of battery was reached Friday in the trial of a Parkersburg man. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“It is going to be really nice”

' Franklin Elementary Center has received more than $18,000 in grants and donations from area businesses to pay for construction of a new playground at the school. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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A man accused of touching his daughter inappropriately in public was sentenced Monday in Wood County Circuit Court. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“If you can see all of the child's forehead, they're not wearing (the helmet) properly”

' About 75 children are safer on their bikes thanks to the annual Wood County Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“We appreciate your doing this”

' Wood County commissioners voted Monday to donate $1,000 to the veterans medal replacement program, to make sure vets who earned medals for their military service receive those honors. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“I believe I can provide an honest, fair approach to this job. When I was mayor, my door was open for everyone. I have a lot of experience when it comes to working with people”

' Two former mayor of Parkersburg are running for the Democratic Party nomination for Wood County Assessor. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“We need to work on quality of life issues, health, the environment are very important to making sure we attract those businesses and keep our young people here”

' The Democratic nomination for Wood County Commission is contested this year. Guy Lowther and Wayne Dunn are running in the primary election to determine who will run against Republican incumbent Bob Tebay in ... via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“We've been Democrats all our lives. We're still looking at the issues. Kiger said he's also excited about the county election this year. "We've got a lot of good people running for office right here in Wood County”

Wood County Democrats elected delegates to the state convention: Walt Auvil, Jean Grapes, Carol Sams, Kim Wilson, Sheila Hunley, Tandra Mays, Michele Rusen, Lyn Westbrook, Catherine Roedersheimer, Linda Riggs, ... via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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