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Ohio County delegate to resign his seat

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Delegate Ryan Ferns, D-Ohio, on Thursday announced he will resign his seat in the Legislature, according to WTRF-TV in Wheeling.

Ferns issued the following news release, according to WTRF:

"It is with great regret that I wish to inform the public that I have decided against seeking re-election and will resign immediately from my seat in the W.Va. House of Delegates.

"It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the people of Ohio County and I apologize for any negative attention I have brought to this position.

"I am thankful for the opportunity to have served Ohio County and the State of West Virginia.

Thank you and God Bless."

Ferns, 29, pleaded guilty to a charge of first-offense DUI on Monday following his arrest early Friday morning in Wheeling.