The Wetzel Chronicle provides news and information about Wetzel County. Timothy E. Haught sits on that task force. The salary range for county clerks is from $42,200 to $55,440 and is required to be full-time in Class I-V counties. [2] The county, founded in 1846, is named for Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman and Indian fighter. Final tallies announced Tuesday show the Salvation Army in Ohio, Marshall, NEW MARTINSVILLE ArtsLink, the arts council of Wetzel and Tyler counties, will kick off its 22nd year with the annual meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Francis Creative Arts Center. Search for documents such as Deeds, Oil & Gas Leases, Liens, Wills, Probate Records, Appraisements and Miscellaneous Records. They say its a 40-year-old water [], Chapmans Resignation Finally Accepted By Wetzel Board Of Ed, Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry distribution schedule, A West Virginia toy story gets a much anticipated sequel in Wetzel County, West Virginia schools releasing early on Tuesday due to high water, Several West Virginia counties under flood warning into Tuesday night, Local Salvation Army Surpasses $100,000 Goal, ArtsLink Annual Meeting Scheduled for January 9, Wetzel County man killed after crash on Ohio 7, The Salvation Army in Wheeling hits Red Kettle goal, Applications Still Being Accepted For 2nd District Judicial Opening, Letter to the Editor: Unemployment unchanged after fracking boom in Wetzel County, Pet of the Week: Ruby the Red Nose Reindeer, Riggenbach Tile and Carpet has new location after fire, ready for business, Santas Helpers at Salvation Army Make Local Children Smile, Gov. Later that year, West Virginia's counties were divided into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government. Hunter Cole Quinif, 19, of 201 Park Avenue, Middlebourne, WV, is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment of Driving in an impaired state causing Death. Each count is alleged to have happened at a time separate and apart from the other counts. Those cases were on guns, drugs, child exploitation, and fraud. To carry out the numerous duties, the clerk of the county commission may select deputies and other employees. Jeffery Ray Jones, 56, of 291 A Frame Road, New Milton, WV, is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury with the felony offense of attempted sexual assault in the third degree. LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) Indictments from the Greenbrier County Grand Jury were handed down from March 22 through March 28, 2022, including one for a local mayor. Bot charges are alleged to have occurred on December 29, 2020, in Wetzel County. The Salvation Army held its annual toy distribution Monday morning at its building in South Wheeling. Jamie Lee Wright, 47, of 5806 Northfork Road, Pine Grove, WV is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a 12 count felony indictment. Also damaged was the clean, wild and wonderful West Virginia that supports [] 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Box 156, New Martinsville, WV 26155. OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. The Salvation Army in Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel counties had a goal of $100,000 for their annual Red Kettle Christmas drive. Count three charges him with Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm, the offense is alleged to have occurred during the month of August, 2021, in Wetzel County. PO Box D As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,442. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males. 55 Child Abuse and Neglect cases; 13 Juvenile Delinquency cases; 69 Mental Hygiene cases; 100 Felony Bound Over cases; 72 Felony Cases presented by indictment or information; 3 Misdemeanor cases; 17 Fugitive from Justice cases (Extraditions to other states). Jonathan Casey Efaw, 31, of 318 Rose Street, Apt. Both charges are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,693 people, 7,164 households, and 5,079 families living in the county. In a Supplemental Term of the Grand Jury for October, 2021, charges were brought forward against 12 individuals. Count one charges delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine, count two charges delivery of a controlled narcotic substance heroin, and count three charges delivery of a controlled narcotic substance heroin. Record births, marriages and deaths in . Police say Evans was heading North on Ohio 7 when []. All of the Court's Argument Dockets are webcast. Rhodes was charged in count one with the felony offense of fleeing from an officer with reckless intent, count two with the felony offense of false evidences of registration, count three with the misdemeanor offense of fleeing on foot from an officer. [17] Since that time Wetzel County has followed the politics of West Virginia: a Democratic-leaning state up to the Clinton Era, after which the Democratic Party's consistent shift to social-liberal positions and support of green policies an antithesis to the region's traditional economy have caused Wetzel County to trend rapidly toward the Republican Party. The mission of the Wetzel County Sheriff's Office is to preserve the rights of citizens in Wetzel County through the prevention of crime, protection of life and property and maintaining order. She is black with white and black ticking on her feet. 1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000 Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 234-7725 Contact: Chris Zumpetta-Parr, Public Affairs Specialist, Pipeline from Pittsburgh Disrupted by Federal Indictment. All counts were alleged to have taken place in Wetzel County on or about March 13, 2021. Ruby is 3 years old and not a great fit with cats. Count two charges him with Malicious Killing of an Animal. Anyperson seeking[Read More], PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEW TARIFF TERMS AND RATES FORINTERCONNECTION WITH UNCONVENTIONAL GAS SUPPLIES NOTICE is hereby given that Hope Gas, Inc. (Hope Gasor the Company), a public utility, has filed with the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, revised tariff sheets containing new termsand conditions for interconnections receiving unconventional gas[Read More], The Wetzel County Assessors Office will be acceptingsealed bids on the following services for calendar year2023: Aerial Imagery (State Plane coordinates) GIS websites, any parcel changes Change detection of previous mapping to current Document imagery (this includes, but not limited to,landbooks, parcel files, change cards, parcel sale documents, and mineral[Read More], WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division ofHighways through the Bid Express Bidding Service(www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (onlywhen prequalification is waived) being received atits office in Building 5, Room 843, 1900 KanawhaBoulevard East, Charleston,[Read More], AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICENotice of Application Notice is given that Blue Racer Midstream, LLC has applied to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, for a G35-D General Permit Registration for a natural gas compressor facility located off of County Road 13/8, near Center Point, in[Read More], I have before me for settlement the following account: Waiver of Final Settlement for the Estate of Sharon M. Midcap, deceased. The post Gov. The Wetzel County Prosecuting Attorneys Office consists of 2 full time Prosecutors, Timothy E. Haught, the elected Prosecutor, and Justin Craft, Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.5% of the population. What is the Project Safe Neighborhood initiative. Box 156, New Martinsville, WV 26155. The alleged offense allegedly occurred between January 31, 2022 and May 15, 2022. Dakota Louis Sardonis, 21, of 732 American Ridge Road, New Martinsville, is charged by the grand jury in a two count indictment of Delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine. To act as the receiver of fees charged for the instruments filed and recorded within the county. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history, if any, of each defendant. All three charges are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. There were 8,313 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km2). He has been appointed as a special prosecutor in various counties across West Virginia and has instructed prosecutors and law enforcement on a variety of topics. Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, Record births, marriages and deaths in the county, Serve as Chief Voter Registration Official for the county; register qualified voters, Maintain custody and integrity of the countys voting machines, ballot boxes and other election supplies, Conduct training sessions for poll clerks and other election officials prior to their service, Keep records of County Commission transactions, Keep minutes of all County Commission meetings, Responsible for the bookkeeping of the county including budget, accounting and payroll, Assist the County Commission in their absence, Responsible for public notice of all Commission meetings, Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commissions, Provide notary services (Not Statutory Duty), Probate wills and assist in administration of estates, Conduct absentee voting and early voting, prepare ballots, accept candidate filings, and other election-related duties. William Warren Dalbow, 53, of 413 West Main Street, Apartment 3, Paden City, WV is charged by the Grand Jury in a two count felony indictment of failure to update sex offender registry information. Visit the Wetzel CountySheriff's FaceBook page! C6, Cameron, WV, is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury with the felony offense of Attempted Murder, in count one of his indictment, and Malicious Assault a felony offense in count two of the indictment. Jasmine Brooke Holthaus, 21,of 645 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, is charged in a one count indictment by the grand jury with delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine.The charge is alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. Amber Lynn Ellenwood, 29, of Box 12D Doolin Run Road, New Martinsville, has been charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury with a felony offense of Grand Larceny alleged to have been committed on or about January 20, 2021, in Wetzel County. Some schools in West Virginia are releasing early due to high waters and forecasted []. Count four charges him with Uttering also alleged to have occurred on December 15, 2022, in Wetzel County. WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) Pamfrom the Wetzel County AnimalShelter brought Jonito the 7News studio to visit as our Pet of the Week. Count one is alleged to have occurred between May 1, 2022 and May 31, 2022 in Wetzel County. Count one charges burglary, count two charges destruction of property, and count three charges petit larceny. [4] Wetzel County was divided into six districts: Center,[i] Church, Grant, Green, Magnolia, and Proctor. It is alleged that Nelson and Hedrick traveled regularly to Pittsburgh to acquire heroin from Reese and then returned to Wetzel County to redistribute the drug. alleged to have occurred between August 7, 2021 and August 8, 2021in Wetzel County. In addition, there is handicap parking available on Washington Street near that entrance. All other public schools in Marshall County will dismiss at 1:00 pm due to flooding throughout the county. Timothy E. Haught also sits on the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Committee for the Northern District of West Virginia and cooperates with the U.S. Attorneys Office in referring all cases with a federal nexus for prosecution. All five counts are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. Jackson is set to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Judge Robert C. Hicks. The racial makeup of the county was 98.92% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on or about December 2, 2021, in Wetzel County. In general that represents incarcerations for misdemeanor offenses and represents approximately 6000 inmate days. Felony offenses which result in convictions are not chargeable to Wetzel County but to the WVDRC. Ronald Mondale Starkey, 37, of 618 Kappel Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a two count felony indictment. September 2023. Count one charges sexual assault in the first degree. Count thirteen charges the misdemeanor offense of Entry of an automobile. December 2023. The charge accuses him of shooting another persons dog in the head in Wetzel County. 415, New Martinsville, WV is charged in a one count felony indictment of fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference. Total Magistrate Court Offenses: 1018 offenses filed in 794 cases. Count four charges him with Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm, the offense is alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County during the month of August, 2021, in Wetzel County. The charge is alleged to have occurred on or about June 23, 2021, in Wetzel County. Robert Steven Glendenning, Jr., 51, of 41757 Long Ridge Road, Clarington, Ohio, is charged by the Grand Jury of Wetzel County, WV in a one count felony indictment of fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference. The charge is alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. He is accused in the indictment of killing a kitten belonging to another individual by burying said kitten while it was still alive. The deadline for applications is November 28, 2022 by 4 PM. [1] Its county seat is New Martinsville. Count one of the indictment charges Diehl with committing Burglary a felony. The budget for the operation of the county clerk's office as a whole is determined by the county commission. The charge is alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County. Steve Conlon knew everything about the traditional Appalachian folk toys that he and his wife Ellie manufactured at the Mountain Craft Shop Co. in Proctor. Copyright Wetzel Chronicle | https://www.wetzelchronicle.com | 1100 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155 | 304-455-3300. Wetzel County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The offense is alleged to have occurred on or about February 4, 2021, in Wetzel County. Males had a median income of $45,833 versus $25,033 for females. 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