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Blennerhassett Hotel celebrates its 135th birthday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Monday staff at the Blennerhassett Hotel took time to look back on its history and impact the hotel has had on the community. From hosting former presidents, government officials and other public figured the Blennerhassett Hotel is remembered with Parkersburg. The hotel first opened its doors...
Musical with a message
“Cabaret,” a musical which is dear to my heart, is playing at the Actor’s Guild. You should not miss this stunning performance, which ends this weekend. The acting and singing are phenomenal; rarely have I seen a cast so bonded. My father, William Stewart, was a B-17 bomber...
Discovery World hosts Star Wars Day and builds lightsabers
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Discovery World celebrated May the 4th with a Star Wars Day making lightsabers. Families gathered around with their kids to make lightsabers on Star Wars Day also known as the common phrase “May the Fourth be with you”. Lightsabers were made out of flashlights...
Discovery World: first 200 children enter free International Museum Day
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Discovery World on Market will be open on International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, the first 200 children visiting Discovery World will have free admission due to the partnership and sponsorship of WVU Medicine Camden-Clark. Refreshments...
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.
High Points of the Valley
* After years of searching, the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America are a step closer to being able to open a museum that honors the people and processes that built Fenton throughout its history. With the closing on the former Riverside Church of Christ building in Williamstown, plans are underway for developing the museum. “We want to tell the story of Fenton Art Glass from when they opened in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1905 to when it closed in 2011,” said David Kingsley, president of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America. “We’re looking for not only the pieces themselves, but the tools that were used to make them and anyone who has information about them.” The projected opening date is April 2025. It is good to know Fenton lovers (and history lovers) will once again have a place to view and learn about their favorite art glass.
Belpre Woman’s Club announces summer concert schedule
BELPRE — The Belpre Woman’s Club has announced its 2024 Music by the River Concert Series schedules. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, and will continue through Aug. 27 at the bandstand at Belpre Civitan Park where lawn chairs are recommended. Shows start at...
Movement Monday with Stacy! This week focuses on agility
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 agility with movements you can do with three cones!
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — The Dixie Echoes and Carrol McKamey will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover at 304-488-0384. * Gospel Sing. Five gospel groups will perform in concert at 6 p.m. May 18...
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