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Columbus man arrested on drug charges in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Columbus man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found with more than 60 grams of fentanyl in Marietta. According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Emetayare Jones Enomate was arrested by the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force after agents conducted a $3,000 drug buy with him on May 1.
House where woman was wrongly declared dead catches fire
Photos taken after crash into birthday party show devastation inside Swan Boat Club. Photos show the inside of the Swan Boat Club in Newport, Michigan after a car crashed into a child's birthday party on April 20, 2024. Police say two children were killed and 15 people were injured. Updated:...
Different Perspectives: Proposed Parkersburg community building design updated as signature-gathering for petition continues
PARKERSBURG — Updated renderings of the $13 million community center proposed to be built on the site of the City Park pavilion have been released by Parkersburg officials as the clock ticks down on efforts to place the question of its location on an upcoming ballot. Mayor Tom Joyce...
Teen of the Week: Parkersburg South sophomore enjoys being active and responsible
PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg South student is poolside helping to keep young people safe as well as devoting his time to being outdoors, being in marching band and fixing cars. Alex Kestner, 16, a sophomore, works as a lifeguard at the pool at the Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club.
Meet Bellatrix! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Meet Bellatrix! This week’s Pet of the Week!. Bellatrix is a four-year-old terrier/heeler mix at the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. She has been at the shelter since last August. She loves everybody, men and women. She is good with children, but she is...
ODOT announces construction schedule for the week of May 6-10
MARIETTA — The Ohio Department of Transportation anticipate working on the following projects Monday-Friday. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. A signal replacement and turn lane installation project is taking place at U.S. 50/Washington Road. Estimated completion: Nov. 1A resurfacing project begins Monday on U.S. 50 between Della Drive and River Road. Lane closures will be in place in both directions. Additionally, there will be periodic closures of the ramps from East State Street to U.S....
Point Park reopens after recent flooding
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Point Park is now open to the public again after the recent floods had temporarily closed it. Point Park is being cleaned up by the city of Parkersburg after the flood waters created a ton of debris and between one and two feet of thick mud on the sidewalks and bushes.
Justice, Capito campaign in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Moore Capito, a Republican candidate for governor of West Virginia, and current Gov. Jim Justice, a candidate for U.S. Senate, made a dual campaign stop at Parkersburg City Building Friday afternoon. They both answered questions from attendees and spoke about their priorities in office, if elected. Capito...
Discovery World on Market names Shriver Gearhead of the Month
PARKERSBURG — Brady Shriver is the Discovery World on Market May Gearhead of the Month, an employee recognition program. “Brady has been with us since we opened. Not only does he serve as security, helping to ensure safety, a job which he takes very seriously, he also serves as a weekend team leader,” Melissa Wilson, operations manager at Discovery World on Market, said. “Brady is genuine and kind to both our guests and his coworkers,” says Wilson.
Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito host town hall
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito hosted a town hall in the Parkersburg Council Chambers along with a meet & greet with the residents of Wood County to listen to their needs and concerns. Capito expressed good things are happening in West Virginia right now and...
Six and Day bond modification motions withdrawn
MARIETTA — Noah Boyd Six and Shila Kathyrn Day were back in court on Tuesday afternoon to address bond modification. Six and Day had a hearing April 15, where Six’s and Day’s attorneys asked that their bonds to be modified to personal recognizance bonds where they could be released to family because they had no criminal histories, did not flee during the investigation leading up to their arrests and were not a danger to society or children and there was no danger of them fleeing.
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