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Tennant, Ireland differ on rulin...

West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant has been consistent with the certifications of candidates, but her rulings contrast those of her predecessor.

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Related Topix: Randolph County, WV

Sat Feb 11, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Snowy weather returns to region

The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a winter weather advisory at 4 p.m. Friday that will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Charleston, WV

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OPEB bill heads for governor to ...

The Senate on a 32-0 vote approved the version adopted Thursday by the House of Delegates.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, US Governors, Earl Ray Tomblin, Pension, Education Etc.

Fri Feb 10, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Elected Clerk

On Tuesday, West Virginia state Sen. Clark Barnes, R-Randolph, introduced a bill allowing the secretary of state to deny candidates a ballot spot if they do not meet requirements to serve.

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Related Topix: Pleasants County, WV

WLTP-AM Vienna

Burdette says tourism is great in WV, but more is on the way

Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau President Steve Nicely spoke at his last annual meeting in that job.

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Actor Paul Dooley named as Easter Parade marshal

A veteran character actor and Vienna native will be front and center for the third annual Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Sixteen Candles, Paul Dooley, Vienna, WV

Thu Feb 09, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Hackers post police info online

Personal information on more than 150 West Virginia police officers, including several local officers, was stolen and posted online after hackers gained access to an old website of the West Virginia Chiefs of Police.

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Related Topix: Vienna, WV, Parkersburg, WV

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Taxing Issues

Wood County officials voice some opposition to a request to have a levy for the Wood County Library on the May primary ballot.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Washington, WV, South Parkersburg, WV, Vienna, WV, Parkersburg, WV

Wed Feb 08, 2012

WLTP-AM Vienna

Sheriff commends local businesses for not selling alcohol to people underage

The most recent compliance check on alcohol retailers found that none of the eight sold to the subject under 21 Parkersburg, WV - In conjunction with the Service, Observation, Behavior Management, Education, Rehabilitation or SOBER program which is aimed at preventing underaged drinking, Wood County Sheriff Deputies Modesitt and Deem along with a ... (more)

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Related Topix: Parkersburg, WV

West Virginia Metro

Sigh Of Relief For Smaller Airports

The U.S. Senate passed a compromise Federal Aviation bill Monday that will have a major impact on four small airports in West Virginia.

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Related Topix: Raleigh County, WV

Tue Feb 07, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Charges dismissed against Wood deputy

After hearing conflicting testimony from more than a half dozen witnesses against a Wood County deputy accused of brandishing a weapon, a special magistrate heard enough.

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Related Topix: Kanawha County, WV, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Charleston Daily Mail

Bill to clarify W.Va. secretary of state's power

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A West Virginia legislator wants state law to say clearly that the secretary of state has the authority to verify whether candidates running for election are eligible to hold office.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, Pleasants County, WV

NewsandSentinel.com

Driver injured in Parkersburg cr...

One woman was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a two-vehicle wreck at Murdoch Avenue and 37th Street.

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Related Topix: Parkersburg, WV

WLTP-AM Vienna

Local representatives to join in White House Briefing on people with disabilities

Medicaid, education and community living for people with disabilities are among the topics high level White House and Administration officials will hear about Friday Washington, DC This week, representatives from The Arc of West Virginia and People First of West Virginia will attend a White House Community Leaders Briefing.

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New ethics rules require spouse ...

In accordance with new state ethics regulations requiring financial disclosure not only by public officials but also by their spouse, Wood County Commissioner Steve Gainer's wife has declared residency in Florida to qualify for the homestead exemption on property they own in that state.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government

Mon Feb 06, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Family seeks clues in unsolved murder

Four years since the death of a woman whose remains were found in the burned-out runs of her family's unoccupied farm, the family continues to plead for information surrounding her death.

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Related Topix: Waverly, WV, Parkersburg, WV

Sat Feb 04, 2012

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Parkersburg police offers citize...

Parkersburg Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy, an educational program designed to give Wood County citizens a look into the inner workings of the police department.

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Related Topix: Parkersburg, WV

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Kaufman gets prison time in murd...

A Parkersburg man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison after entering a plea in the 2007 death of his wife, after his original first-degree murder conviction was overturned in 2011 by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

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Candidacy issue still up in the ...

No one seems to know, including the office of the West Virginia secretary of state, the state's chief elections officer.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV

Fri Feb 03, 2012

The West Virginia Record

Civil Filings: Wood County

Jan. 6 Jesse S. Beha vs. Bonnie Sleeth and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources PA - James L. Leach; J - Reed * The plaintiff, a Vienna resident, is suing the defendant, a Burton resident, for injuries she sustained on Jan.

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Related Topix: Vienna, WV

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