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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.
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!
HSOP space increases after reaching capacity, intake still an issue
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Humane Society may have reached capacity a couple of weeks ago, but they are still not out of the woods yet with their intake still posing an issue. According to the Director of the Humane Society of Parkersburg, Gary McIntyre, during times where the...
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.
Ohio man arrested with suspected methamphetamine and cocaine during traffic stop
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio man is facing several drug-related charges after a traffic stop yields 8.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine. According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Baker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by 40-year-old Jason Wilson of Marietta.
High Points of the Valley
* In an emergency, those who are trained in CPR can make the difference between those to whom first responders make it in time and those they do not. In rural areas, if a cardiac emergency occurs emergency responders could be 30 to 45 minutes away. The more people who know CPR, the better the outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest can be, said Michelle Loehr, executive director of West Virginia/Blue Ridge Virginia region for the American Heart Association. That’s why a grant to the AHA from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health is so important. With the $110,000 awarded last week, the AHA can further its public awareness campaign about CPR. “We are proud to once again partner with Highmark West Virginia for this important and, potentially lifesaving, campaign,” Loehr said. We are fortunate to have such wonderful community partners working toward that goal.
Tuscarawas County man identified found dead in Muskingum River
Marietta police have disclosed the identity of the deceased individual discovered in the Harmar region of Marietta earlier this week. The body was spotted by a coach from the Marietta College crew team along the western bank of the Muskingum River, located off Gilman Avenue in close proximity to the Washington Street Bridge and the Marietta College Boathouse, as detailed by Marietta Police Captain Ryan Huffman in a statement.
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...
Fenton Art Glass Museum location finalized
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - According to David Kingsley, President of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America, and Chairman of the Museum Committee, the location for the new Fenton Glass Art Museum was finalized on April 17. The museum will find it’s home in the former Riverside Church of Christ...
Four people charged after shooting reported in Parkersburg, police say
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Four people were charged after a shooting was reported in Parkersburg on Saturday, police said. The arrests stem from an incident about 8 a.m. in the 1600 block of Tygart Street where Robert Aguilar, 27, was found with a gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Parkersburg Police Department.
Mid-Ohio Valley poets spread their words at Wood County Public Library
PARKERSBURG — Three local poets shared selections from their work at the Poets in Motion poetry reading Saturday at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library. Poets in Motion was organized in honor of National Poetry Month in April. Among topics discussed in the poems were the seasons, grief and sexuality.
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...
PHS girls tennis advances to state as a team
PARKERSBURG — It was a bittersweet day for the Parkersburg High School tennis team on Saturday when the Big Reds hosted the Class AAA Region IV team semifinals at City Park. In the morning, the girls team punched its ticket to state with a regional semifinal win against Huntington. Afterwards, the boys team was eliminated in its match against Cabell Midland.
Meet Ziva! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Ziva! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!. Ziva is a nine-year-old rottweiler mix at the Humane Society of Parkersburg. Ziva loves to ride in the car, is a very gentle walker, and enjoys a lot of sniffing. A very sweet girl, Ziva has worked as...
Pools looking for lifeguards
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - As summer quickly approaches, the search for lifeguards is taking place. Parkersburg YMCA will supply lifeguards for North Hills and Williamstown Pools during this summer. The YMCA Sports Director J.R. Kerr says that lifeguards will survey the pools, clean and maintain the facilities, and assist in...
Picture This: Shuttered Belpre School Demolished
BELPRE — The former Belpre Elementary School building is demolished by Jimmie Harper Construction on the Belpre High School campus Thursday afternoon. The building had deteriorated in recent years and become a liability. (Photo by Evan Bevins)
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