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Tracking rain and storms this weekend
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Despite the showers on Wednesday, our week has been overall dry. It has also been very hot with temperatures into the upper 80s yesterday afternoon. We were only able to hit 88 degrees Thursday afternoon, so we were not able to tie the daily high record of 90 degrees. Now, we are still going to be unseasonably warm today, but with more cloud cover around during the afternoon, it will not be as hot as Thursday. Still, we are going to start off on the mild side with temperatures across the Mid-Ohio Valley in the upper 50s to lower 60s. By time we hit noon, we are back into the low 80s and will continue to climb into the mid-80s this afternoon.
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...
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...
Supporters of City Park ballot question to hold rally
PARKERSBURG — Supporters of an effort to put the question of whether Parkersburg’s proposed community center should be built in City Park on the November ballot will hold a “Save Our Park” rally from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the pavilion in the park. An organizer said...
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.
36th St. Church of Christ celebrates centennial
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 36th Street Church of Christ has a month of special services and events planned to celebrate its centennial. The month will culminate in a centennial banquet on May 25 and the burial of a time capsule on the following evening. Historical items are also on display in the church.
Discovery World on Market names Shriver Gearhead of the Month
PARKERSBURG — Brady Shriver is the Discovery World on Market May Gearhead of the Month, an employee recognition program. “Brady has been with us since we opened. Not only does he serve as security, helping to ensure safety, a job which he takes very seriously, he also serves as a weekend team leader,” Melissa Wilson, operations manager at Discovery World on Market, said. “Brady is genuine and kind to both our guests and his coworkers,” says Wilson.
Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito host town hall
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito hosted a town hall in the Parkersburg Council Chambers along with a meet & greet with the residents of Wood County to listen to their needs and concerns. Capito expressed good things are happening in West Virginia right now and...
Faithful gather in Parkersburg, Vienna to mark National Day of Prayer
PARKERSBURG — Communities around the Mid-Ohio Valley Thursday held National Day of Prayer rallies to pray for government leaders and American society. Rallies are organized the first Thursdays in May and were held in Vienna and Parkersburg, among other locations, where the weather was perfect, said Tim Baer, an organizer of the Parkersburg rally at Bicentennial Park.
60K in 60 Days Campaign at halfway point, still time to donate
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Just one month ago the CEO of the Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club announced the kickoff of the 60K in 60 Days campaign. Lynn Reins, the CEO of the Parkersburg B&G Club, said the club is turning 60 years old this year they wanted to celebrate in a variety of ways. “This campaign is a way of asking those that support the club, have been affected by the club, have kids that attend the club, or were club kids themselves to get involved. Every dollar raised will be matched. we have a steep goal of $60,000 in 60 days - we can’t do that without community support,” she said.
Salvation Army plans benefit concert for Give Local MOV
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley’s biggest day of giving will take place on Tuesday, May 7. On this day donations that are given to local businesses and organizations will help support the organizations through “dry months”. The Salvation Army of Parkersburg will be holding a...
The Beat Goes On: WVU Medicine Camden Clark celebrates 20 years of open-heart surgeries
PARKERSBURG — For 20 years, the Parkersburg area has had open heart surgery which has helped save many lives locally. The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center marked the occasion this past week to commemorate the milestone of the first-ever open-heart surgery procedure conducted in the region. Ritchie County...
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.
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...
Keep Wendy Tuck serving District 4
How many of us in Wood County are invited to monthly meetings with our city council member or any elected official for that matter?. When I hear of people coming from Charleston or Washington they usually go visit some business or person who will make a large donation to their campaign. From what I have observed, Wendy Tuck, the councilor for the 4th District in Parkersburg, has monthly meetings with the residents, holds weekly office hours at local restaurants, and sends out newsletters to help residents improve their neighborhood.
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