Parkersburg man arrested in Upshur for alleged possession multiple controlled substances

BUCKHANNON – A Wood County man was arrested for allegedly possessing a bag full of illegal substances, including one believed to be fentanyl. Robert Linger, 32, of Parkersburg, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, methamphetamine; possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, fentanyl; possession with intent to deliver a…

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Pomeroy-Mason Bridge closed following barge strike

The Pomeroy-Mason Bridge over the Ohio River is closed after a runaway barge struck a support pier just after 2 p.m. Friday. Inspectors are assessing damage as more barges drift downriver, prompting plans to temporarily close the Silver Memorial Bridge.