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In quest of baseball history: Top-seeded Williamstown seeks school’s first state title
WILLIAMSTOWN – Of the championship banners displayed on the walls inside the gymnasium at Williamstown High School, baseball is one in need of some attention. Not that the Yellowjackets haven’t flirted with success deep into the postseason, but the school’s first state championship in the sport would ease the frustration of recent visits to Charleston for the Class A State Tournament.
Four arrested on drug charges by Washington County deputies
MARIETTA — Four people from the Akron/Canton area were arrested and charged with drug offenses after a traffic stop on Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced at a [press conference this morning. Deputies found a quarter pound each of fentanyl and methamphetamine, Deputy Sheriff Justin Peters said....
Taylor’s Table Talk: Fresh Start policies remove academic barriers
On May 6, Ohio University’s Faculty Senate met to discuss a resolution to adopt an Academic Fresh Start policy. Under this policy, students could request a “fresh start” at re-enrollment 24 months after their last enrollment. Fresh Start students could have “certain grades disregarded” in their cumulative...
Parkersburg’s New PODA Law begins
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Starting today in Parkersburg, in certain designated areas you can drink alcohol on the streets. If a person is over the age of 21, has a designated cup, and is on one of the markers along Market street from 3rd street to 9th and a half street, they can legally drink outside.
Four people injured in three-vehicle crash on Tuesday
RENO, Ohio (WTAP) - Four people were injured following a crash on Ohio State Route 7 Tuesday evening. Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) received a call just after 3:30 p.m. yesterday for a three-vehicle crash at mile marker 31 on Ohio S.R. 7, according to Sgt. Knowlton. Alicia Hockenberry, 23,...
6 large cities in Ohio experienced population growth last year. Here they are
Columbus remains one of the most populous cities in the US. Athens, Ohio, checks in as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. Are Ohio's biggest cities growing or shrinking? What cities are growing the fastest?. Thanks to a recently-released U.S. Census Bureau report tracking population changes from July...
Parades mark Memorial Day in Marietta, Beverly
BEVERLY — A small crowd braved the impending rain to enjoy the Beverly and Waterford Memorial Day Parade Monday morning. Kylin Feldner brought her two sons, Bryor and Zade, to the parade and all three agreed it was a good event. “It was great,” she said about the holiday...
Mustangs end season as district runners-up
ATHENS — It was a battle for a Division III SE District championship Friday night on the campus of Ohio University between the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs and the Portsmouth Trojans. Each team had positives go their way in the seven innings played, but when it mattered most, it was Portsmouth sliding into home plate for the walk-off win against the Mustangs.
Marietta “Art in the Alley” moves indoors
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A collection of paintings by artists from the Mid-Ohio Valley is on display in downtown Marietta. The Marietta Makery gallery on Front Street is hosting an exhibit of paintings completed for the Art in the Alley event that took place in Marietta earlier this month. The...
Meat pile dumped on the side of the road in Washington County, Ohio. Here's what we know
Roadside fruit stands are one thing. Roadside meat piles are something else entirely. Grandview Township Trustees in Washington Country said that a large amount of meat had been dumped along Grandview Hill Road, as reported by NBC4. The person responsible has not been found yet. When did people find the...
Picture This: Spring Piano Recital
Students of Stephanie Robinson were presented in a Spring Piano Recital on May 17 at Faith Fellowship Church. Students participating were, from left, first row, Roane Nutter, Bayne Nutter, Lucy Wright, Haven Pickens, Natalie Colvin, Christian Rozzetti, Zeke McCrady, Amelia Smith. Second Row, Emma Whited, Mia Nesselroad, Peyton Easton, Lennon McBride, Sophia Wigal. Third Row: Kelli McKinney, Lorelei Dent, Brayden Stephens, Ava Branham, Rogan Easton, Andrew Brock, Payton Colvin, Connor Roberts, Matty Dunlap, Nathan Thornton, Kaylynn Dunlap. Senior Nathan Thornton will attend Ohio University majoring in music.(Photo Provided)
Movement Monday with Stacy! This weeks focuses on lower body and cardio!
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Stacy Houser, the founder of Temple Challenge, stopped by Daybreak to share a few easy moves you can incorporate into your daily routine to help get you moving throughout the week. This week’s workout focuses on the lower body with movements you can do with a...
Jackson Pool cuts the ribbon and is officially open
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - The day has finally come to open up the newly renovated pool at Jackson Park. The Jackson Pool is officially in use. Many members of the community gathered around for the cutting of the ribbon. The pool has been shut down for 2 years and has...
Paddle for Heroes finish 8th Annual Trip from Mount Vernon to Marietta
Marietta, OH (WTAP) - Paddle for Heroes is a non-profit organization that focusses on getting out onto the waters and paddling as apart of the healing process of PTSD. The founder of Paddle for Heroes, Steve Fleming, says that it’s a proven that outdoor activities is a proven tool towards healing PTSD.
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