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Camden Clark Medical Center celebrate 20th year anniversary of open-heart surgery
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Camden Clark Medical Center took time on Thursday to recognize their 20th year of doing open-heart surgeries. They posted signs and banners, passed out small treats and displayed balloons to recognize what they call the “founders” of the operation. Dr. David Gnegy of Parkersburg...
Getting hotter for the end of the week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - May is already off to a very warm start across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The official start of summer is not until June 20th, but it feels like we should be now in the start of June. Temperatures today will quickly heat up later this morning and into the afternoon. The morning commute will start off in the mid-50s and then we make our climb to the 80-degree mark, which should be reached by around noon. Heading further through the day, highs are going to climb into the upper 80s. We will be very close to the 90-degree mark, but we are not expected to hit that. Speaking of 90, that is our daily high temperature record for today. That was set back in 1959. Typically, we should be around 72 degrees this time of year. Not only will we be well above that today, but that will continue into Friday.
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.
Arts and entertainment events happening May 2nd-5th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, May 2nd. Afterschool Movie- G and PG 8:00am - 5:30pm @ Marietta Public Library- 5th St Marietta,...
Parkersburg High School Foundation awards Teacher Grants
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School Foundation announced the recipients of its 2024 Teacher Grants. These grants are designed to support teachers in enhancing classroom instruction and providing innovative learning opportunities for their students. A total of $11,728.25 was awarded to eight teachers across various departments at Parkersburg High...
Local woman continues to hold events for RMHC donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Beverly Hackney of Belpre has been raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities for a decade now. “I’ve been doing this for 10 years now and I would sell my baked goods throughout the years and I have been doing that for 10 years,” said Hackney.
Ravenswood High School Football Field is nearing completion
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - Work is nearing completion on the Ravenswood High School Football Field. Back in January, we reported that the Jackson County Schools announced that Ravenswood High School would be getting a turf field this spring. That project is well underway with the fine stones getting leveled out...
Parkersburg City Park Bandshell renovated
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Renovations are taking place to the bandshell at Parkersburg City Park. The bandshell was built in the early 1930s and was due for some repairs. Crews are fixing the roof, repainting the building, fixing the trim, and more. This is one of the larger projects taking...
Give Local MOV will run for 24 hours and support 67 area nonprofits
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Give Local MOV is a returning this year to help support 67 area nonprofits. It is powered by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation with help from local sponsors. Give Local MOV is a way to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit community, according to Julie...
City councilwoman resigns in midst of ongoing investigation
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A public servant for the City of Ravenswood has submitted her resignation from office as the apparent result of an ongoing investigation. According to a statement from Ravenswood Mayor, Josh Miller, the resignation of Ravenswood City Councilwoman, Denise Toler was accepted on Friday, April 26, 2024. The resignation, active effective immediately, […]
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