Mayor Robert Newell

Eight people are vying to fill the unexpired term of former Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell.The Wood County Democratic Party's municipal executive…

Former Parkersburg Mayor Jimmy Colombo says he'll seek his old job following the retirement of Robert Newell.Colombo tells the Parkersburg News and…

Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell has retired ahead of a hearing on petitions to remove him from office.Newell announced his retirement at a news conference…

Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell has asked a court to dismiss two petitions seeking his removal from office.A motion filed in Wood County Circuit Court…

The state Supreme Court has appointed a three-judge panel to hear a petition to remove Parkersburg mayor Robert Newell from office.The court on Friday…

A month ago the city of Parkersburg posted signs around town asking the public not to give to panhandlers. But some people still do. And some panhandlers…