Top Parkersburg Area Local News Stories
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Chimneys in need of a good cleaning cause thousands of fires each year. And wood burning stoves can have those same hazards, but a few safety measures can help prevent a fire.
Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:05:09 GMT
Investigators say the fire was arson.
Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:58:55 GMT
A local hero has a homecoming stretching across both sides of the river. Hundreds gathered to welcome home PFC Kyle Hockenberry.
Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:09:11 GMT
Some businesses closed for President's Day, but the Washington County Board of Elections was open for business.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:52:18 GMT
Accident at the corner of 4th and Ann Street sends on to the hospital.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:25:18 GMT
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a bill that addresses West Virginia teacher's retiree benefits.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:55:42 GMT
Ohio native John Glenn has marked the 50th anniversary of his orbital space flight with events in Florida and at Ohio State University.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:26:53 GMT
Crews rushed to the scene of a house fire on Ohio River Road at about 11:30 pm Sunday.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:50:43 GMT
A Sunday evening accident leaves one car completely smashed, but officers say it could have been a lot worse.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:44:44 GMT
An early afternoon fire destroys a Parkersburg home and the police are called to assist in the investigation.
Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:49:54 GMT