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Car wash bandit arrested after break-ins across several counties
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An individual faces charges following the conclusion of an investigation into numerous instances of breaking and entering at car washes. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Travis Harris – 32 years old of Arnoldsburg, WV – has been arrested after evidence emerged revealing that he had committed break-ins at […]
Vacant building engulfed in flames on Jeanette St. in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A vacant building was on fire on the 500 block of Jeanette St. in Parkersburg on Tuesday night. Authorities received a call at about 8:20 p.m. about the vacant City Iron & Metal building being engulfed in flames. There were no injuries reported, according to authorities.
Ravenswood City Councilmember resigns due to investigation
Ravenswood City Councilmember Denise Toler recently resigned from all boards, commissions and authorities effective immediately due to the results of an ongoing investigation, Mayor Josh Miller says in a press release.
Warming trend continues into work week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - High pressure has given us a nice, sunny, and unseasonably warm day. The record high for today is 88 degrees set in 1956. We are still warming up and are expected to reach the mid 80s which is fairly close to the record. Tonight will be another warm night with temperatures only expected to fall to the low 60s once again which is about 15 degrees above average for this time of year. The reason for the warm night time temperatures is because of the southerly flow we are seeing. Monday will be another sunny and even hotter day. Highs are expected to reach about 87 which, if we hit, would break the previous record high of 86 which was set in 1991.
Parkersburg South principal announces retirement
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg South High School principal Betsy Patterson is retiring after 38 years in education. Patterson held a news conference at the Blennerhassett Hotel late Tuesday morning to announce her retirement. Patterson also alluded to her current administrative leave from her position at Parkersburg South and an ongoing investigation into “accusations” against her. Patterson denied the accusations without specifying their nature. She also said the investigation and her administrative leave did not factor into her decision to retire.
Pictures: WVU Medicine Camden Clark physicians visit Fairplains Elementary School
PARKERSBURG — Residents at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center visited Fairplains Elementary School April 24 to talk to fourth and fifth graders about careers in medicine. Associate Program Director Dr. Michael Cheshire, medical residents Sarah Singh, Brittani Jones and Usman Akbar, and medical student Mackenzie Bohns talked to students about career opportunities, how long it takes to get a degree, and some of the hurdles people face when working to become a doctor or nurse. Many students expressed interest in pursuing a medical career.
PUB, Parkersburg Fire Department to test hydrants
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Utility Board and Parkersburg Fire Department will begin testing hydrants next week to determine how much water they can deliver during firefighting events. Testing typically begins around 9 a.m. and will continue until complete, according to a release from the PUB. The procedure requires water...
Health Check: What is neurosurgery and the latest advancements in the field
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Neurosurgeons address a wide range of conditions...
Warm and breezy start to weekend
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A warm front moved through this morning leading to a warmer and slightly muggy day. The breezy conditions will continue until about sunset when the winds will start to calm. The southerly flow that moved in following the warm front will keep lows around 60 tonight. This is about 15 degrees above average for our lows during this time of year.
Countywide Spring Cleanup Event set for May 18
PARKERSBURG — The 2024 Countywide Spring Cleanup Event will be held at the Erickson All-Sports Facility on May 18 from 8 a.m. until noon. Wood County Solid Waste Authority is putting on the event in cooperation with other organizations at the complex located at 4601 Camden Ave. in south Parkersburg, said Director Sarah Robinson.
Increasing serotonin levels in the sunshine with alpacas
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Weird Flex Yoga had an alpaca yoga day at Alpaca Run Farm in Parkersburg. Alpaca Run Farm decided to give back to the community and invite them to alpaca yoga. They then collaborated with Weird Flex Yoga to make it happen and give the community a wonderful experience!
Investigators: Teacher’s aide ‘slams’ 5-year-old into seat
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A former teacher’s aide faces a battery charge after investigators say she forcefully “slammed” a 5-year-old child into a lunchroom seat. Nicole Lupardus, 42, of Sandyville, West Virginia, is charged with battery, a misdemeanor. According to the criminal complaint, dated Tuesday, April...
Del. Heckert presents grant to North Star
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP)—A child advocacy center in the Mid-Ohio Valley is getting a boost from an economic development grant to help protect children. West Virginia Delegate Scot Heckert gave North Star Advocacy Center a $5,000 check for the High5Drive. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Network is holding its second-year...
Back the Blue Bowling benefit brings in a full house
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Fraternal Order of Police held an event to raise money for various projects. Back the Blue Bowling brought in a crowd that filled every lane at Pike Street Lanes to support these local project efforts. “This is our back the blue bowling bash and we...
Structural Issues: West Virginia University at Parkersburg making repairs to former Ohio Valley University campus
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has begun the work on turning the former Ohio Valley University campus into the new WVUP Incubator and Technology Center (ITC). During the WVUP Board of Governors meeting this week, board member Savannah Morgan, chair of the Administrative Services Committee, said work...
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