Wood County News Archives

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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“I think that it's really unfair and he deserves his job back”

' The Wirt County Board of Education met Wednesday to decide the fate of the county's middle-school principal. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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It looks like the Wood County Recreation Commission will not be canceling their annual Fishing Derby despite possible water safety issues. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

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“It will be a great help in offering to the public transparency in all matters relating to campaign finance.”

' Candidates who file campaign finance reports with the Secretary of State's Office have a new tool to make filing a little easier. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“It's exciting for Wood County. People are really enthusiastic about this.”

' Wood County Democrats will try out a new process this weekend as local party voters select their allotment of delegates to the state party convention. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“I could not find any prohibition regarding this, so I contacted the West Virginia Secretary of State's office.”

' Wood County Clerk Jamie Six said he received an inquiry last week regarding campaign signs that ask voters to re-elect individuals who are not serving in office. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“We were able to recycle more with less money”

' Electronic recycling may be a little easier after Gov. Joe Manchin signed new legislation to provide grants. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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Motions in the trial of Frederick W. Fly II were heard Friday before Wood County Circuit Court Judge Robert Waters. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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“You can still change your address, as long it's still within Wood County, up to election day, at the polls. But remember, you must go to your new polling place to vote”

Wood County residents have less than three weeks to register to vote in the May 13 primary. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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I just want to inform all the taxpayers in Wood County about what happened last week when I tried to enroll my 4-year-old in Pre-K at Jefferson Elementary. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

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