Updated: 8:52 PM An inmate at an Ohio prison made a brief visit to Marietta Monday morning, to visit his ailing mother. This visit had Marietta police scrambling to provide an escort.

Updated: 10:31 PM An area lawyer can't escape the other side of the law. Wood County attorney Jeffrey Elder is indicted on perjury charges Friday in Wood County court.

Updated: 10:37 PM From murder to manslaughter to manufacturing methamphetamines, Wood County court released 77 indictments Friday afternoon, the most indictments reached in more than six years.

Updated: 10:27 PM A grand jury this winter will determine charges against a suspended St. Mary's wrestling coach.

Updated: 4:44 PM Prison time for an admitted armed robber.

Updated: 4:42 PM Ohio's two local state representatives want more time for potential competitors to Allegheny Power to come to Washington County.

Updated: 6:16 PM Rolling on the river, and learning about it as well.

Updated: 6:13 PM Gov. Bob Taft's push for passage of state issue one came to Marietta Thursday.

Updated: 6:09 PM To outsiders, the words "Willow Island" bring back memories of one of the nation's worst industrial accidents. Thurday, the two power plants in that community were back in the spotlight again.

Updated: 5:07 PM There's always a lively debate when the issue is gun rights, and a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court has brought even more discussion to that issue.

Updated: 1:38 PM Parkersburg City Council refers to committee a proposal aimed at raising money for recycling programs.

Updated: 2:04 PM Catching more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Updated: 6:14 PM Medical testing and claims of contaminated water; the West Virginia Supreme Court weighs in.

Updated: 7:35 AM A total of $110,000 goes to two arts organizations.

Updated: 7:36 AM Is a reduced speed limit reducing accidents?

Updated: 7:34 AM Hurricane Isabel is leaving a path of destruction along the eastern seaboard, including eastern parts of the Mountain State.

Updated: 9:02 AM It's just a start toward finding additional passenger air service.

Updated: 9:03 AM Hurricane Isabel has also left its mark, at least temporarily, on air travel in the area.

Updated: 5:34 PM Gov. Wise has declared a state of emergency for all of West Virginia, effective Thursday. Wise says his decision is a precautionary measure that will allow the state to get the tools needed to respond to possible remnants of Hurricane Isabel.

Updated: 11:41 AM Two taken to area hospitals after a morning accident.

Updated: 6:21 PM Different counties, different issues, different reactions.

Updated: 5:31 PM Not everyone is sure tougher driving laws will keep drinking drivers off the road.

Updated: 11:12 AM Washington County jury found a former Marietta College student guilty of rape and kidnapping Thursday.

Updated: 6:24 PM While Thursday is the second anniversary of 9-11, this year marks an equally important anniversary.

Updated: 6:16 PM There weren't as many this year, but still, observances were held throughout the area.