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...Appalachia has a substance abuse problem. We've known that for generations.... ..."Xylazine is destroying people and adding to the overdose rates," said Narconon's Matthew Goodson.... ...If you or a loved one are using drugs and suspect Xylazine is laced in them, don't wait; get help before it's too late."....

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...A task force created last year by the West Virginia Consumer Advocate Division released its final report on March 9 studying a market-based rate... ...CHARLESTON -- A coalition of groups including major manufacturers, power companies, electric regulators and consumer advocates took a look at a new... ...(both FirstEnergy subsidiaries), Longview Power LLC, Interstate Gas Supply Inc. and West Virginia Citizens Action Group, Solar United Neighbors and... ...The task force consisted of PSC staff, the PSC's Consumer Advocate Division, the West Virginia Energy Users Group, Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling...

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...William "Bill" Eugene Johnson, USN Ret, 89, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital... ...After Bill graduated from Wentworth Military Academy High School and Jr. College, Lexington, MO in 1953.... ...He is survived by his son, Terry (Trudy) of Brooksville, FL, daughter, Penny (Kerry) of Mineral Wells, WV; grandchildren, Terry Lee of Laurens, SC... ...and The Navy Combat Action Ribbon for serving in the Vietnam war....

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...PARKERSBURG -- The Parkersburg Utility Board selected Burgess & Niple as the engineer for a $12.6 million project to install C8 filtration technology... ...Mayor Tom Joyce, the board's chairman, was absent.... ...The selection committee -- consisting of PUB Manager Eric Bennett, Assistant Manager/Engineer Derrick Fairbanks and board members Mike Evans and... ...Greg Herrick -- interviewed three prospective engineering firms, and Burgess & Niple received the highest score....

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...Nashville shooter who killed six drew maps, surveilled school.... ...PARKERSBURG -- The Wood County Sheriff's Office released the following reports on March 28:.... ...Parkersburg man accused of child sexual abuse facing new charges. Feds announce major drug bust, arrests in West Virginia...

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...American Rescue Plan funds to purchase a fire truck, two trash trucks and two street sweepers.... ...Rendering, initial designs for $13M City Park activity, rec center revealed. Parkersburg council approves ARPA budget revisions.... ...Ryan Taylor, Pickering president and CEO.... ...They identified 30 potential projects, some of which have been done or are underway, including renovations to Bennett Stump Field at City Park, said...

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...Easter Egg Hunt Party.... ...Children and parents gather around the Easter egg hunt area inside the horseshoe at Parkersburg High School Tuesday evening as the ninth annual Spring...

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...The meeting opened with a performance by the Parkersburg South High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jennifer Ratliff.... ...PARKERSBURG -- The Wood County Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday night in the auditorium at Parkersburg South High School.... ...The Board of Education Student Advisory Council, along with Kennith Cook, director of secondary schools, gave the board an update on the the things... ...Cameron McCalin, Blennerhassett Middle School eighth grader, spoke to the board Tuesday night about the problems with traffic at Blennerhassett Middle...

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...Parkersburg man accused of child sexual abuse facing new charges. Feds announce major drug bust, arrests in West Virginia... ...WILLIAMSTOWN --The Williamstown Police Department released the following reports on March 27:....