News 2008-07-20 Andanh.com

FIRST ON 5: State Police Arrest Three in Elkins Meth Lab Bust
The Elkins Detachment of the West Virginia State Police arrest three Elkins residents for operating a methamphetamine lab.

Abandoned Houses Plague Neighborhood
For Eric Zuspan and Terri Trickett, selling their home on Chicago Street in Fairmont hasn't been as easy as they thought. Abandoned Structures surround the home, one of which caught fire Thursday.

Motorcycle Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Two people on a motorcycle were transported to the hospital following a rear-end collision on Route 279 in Bridgeport.

DNR Cracks Down on ATV Use
Officials: ATVs on Rails to Trails is illegal.

Elkins Water Seperation Project in Early Stages
A construction project in Elkins hopes to begin my fall.

Taking a Vacation On Less Than A Tank Of Gas
With many people dealing with financial restrictions this summer, vacations are put on hold, but not necessarily.

Surface Mining
Coal is one of the primary sources of energy used in the United States and coal from West Virginia provides over 50-percent of the nation's power supply.

Armed Robbery Suspect at Large
Man holds up Monongalia County bar.

UPDATE: Morgantown Police ID Suspect
Morgantown police identifiy a man who tried to snatch a 14-year old girl.

Young Girl Gives Back to Children's Hospital
A 10- year- old girl gives back to kids in the Morgantown community.

Nothing "Corny" About This Festival!
Downtown Marietta was "all ears" Saturday...ears of sweet corn, that is.

Director "Comes Home"
Her latest film is called "Who Does She Think She Is?" She...is an award-winning film director and artist...from right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Prosecutor Candidates Speak
One is a former prosecutor...and the other currently is an assistant prosecutor. Both are campaigning to be Wood County's next Prosecuting Attorney.

Keeping An Eye On The Swimming Pool
Hundreds of people have been going to area swimming pools to cool off but if you're going, be sure to keep an eye on your kids.

Working To Break WV Powerlifting Record
A member of the Washington County Sheriff's Department came within thirteen pounds of breaking the West Virgina Powerlifting record this weekend and he's working to beat it.

The Dark Knight Lights Up Theaters
The latest installment of the Batman series has movie-goers buzzing.

CCMH to get New Services
Governor Joe Manchin gave his approval to allow several hospitals across the state to perform important emergency heart procedures.

Columbus Men Arrested in Marietta on Crack Cocaine Charges
Two Columbus, Ohio, men face cocaine charges following a raid on a Marietta house Thursday evening.

Airport Contract Approved
Flights from Parkersburg to the Washington, D.C. area will continue for the next 2 years.

Learning His Fate
A Washington County man accused of buying a stolen weapon from a Warren High School student was in court for his sentencing.

Rockies Top Pirates
Pirates have lost four out of last five.

Reds Beat Mets Again
Fogg gave up only one earned run in win

Indians Win First Road Game Since June 21
Sowers picks up first win of the season

Parkersburg's Titletown Celebration
Leave comments about ESPN's appearance - they may be used on WTAP News at 6 and 11!. If you have any pictures from the event, send them to Anthony.lima@wtap.com!

Reds End Mets 10-game Winning Streak
Mets streak one-game shy of franchise record

Solich Sticking Around
OU extends head football coach's contract

Hot Ticket
Marshall sells out its allottment of tickets for football game with archrival West Virginia University

Center Transfers to Ohio State
Zisis Sarikopoulos from Greece is Ohio State Bound

Coconis Out Front in Ohio Amateur
Ohio State golfer Kyle Coconis grabs lead after three rounds of the Ohio Amateur golf championship.

Bengals Sign Two More
The Cincinnati Bengals have 2 more draft picks in the fold.

Power Can't Reel in Catfish, Fall 2-1 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EST
Columbus avoids sweep.

Cabell County Fair Parade Set for Sunday Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:19:00 EST
Parade festivities start this week

Melanie Metheny's Family Searching for Answers, Reach Out to Community Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:15:00 EST
The family wants to make sure it doesn't happen to someone else.

Barboursville Goes Back in Time Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:03:00 EST
Civil War re-enacted at city park.

West Virginia Hot Dog Festival Queen Crowned Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST
Fourth annual event holds first pageant

One Dies in Accident in Putnam County Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:57:00 EST
Hurricane Police continue to investigate.

Route 60 Near Cedar Grove is Closed for Over an Hour After Car Accident Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:24:00 EST
One was transported to the hosptial.

One Killed in Motorcycle Accident Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:50:00 EST
Police are still investigating and believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.

Search Still on for Deceased Man's Truck Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:14:00 EST
Anyone with information is urged to call the Brooke County Sheriff's Department or West Virginia State Police.

Wheeling Man Arrested after Fight with Police Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:06:00 EST
Mark Paugh is now being held in the Belmont County Jail.

The Power of West Virginia Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:29:00 EST
Miss Decision Makers You can watch it online.

Area Prepares for Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:49:00 EST
2008 festival opens on Friday, July 25th an noon.

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