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Philippines Best Food opens after tragic flooding
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Philippines Best in Williamstown usually opens in April but due to severe flooding that date had to change to Friday, May 10. After the first flood Ellen Lubuguin and her crew prepared for what they called “a long road ahead” they assessed the situation and set the plan to get to work.
West Virginia and Ohio could see severe weather including hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh is issuing a warning of potential severe weather for parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Showers and thunderstorms will cross the region today with low pressure, according to the National Weather Service. “There remains a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which […]
Police searching for man wanted on escape charges
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are currently searching for one man wanted on escape charges. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, Derick Paul Fore, 50, of 403 Central Avenue in Williamstown absconded from home confinement last night and is currently wanted on escape charges. Fore was released from jail on bond on sexual […]
Operation Blue Sky to make its way through MOV Saturday
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Operation Blue Sky will make its way through the Mid-Ohio Valley Saturday evening. According to Major Brian Rhodes with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Operation Blue Sky is an event held every year to honor officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Law...
Teen of the Week: St. Marys High School junior Autumn Harper thrives on stage
ST MARYS — Some people hate being in front of crowds, or speaking to a large group. This isn’t an issue for St Marys High School junior Autumn Harper. “I love to share what I do with other people,” Harper said. “I love to get to show them how hard I work on something or how hard, we as a community, like as a group, like how hard the band works. I think that should be shown off. I love to share that with our community. And I think our community loves to see that kind of thing.”
Williamstown Mayor candidates talk about upcoming election
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - The two candidates running for Mayor in Williamstown spoke out about their campaigns. Both candidates, Jim Stage, and Paul Jordan, expressed how everyone is a big family in Williamstown and everyone knows one another. Both candidates have been actively engaging with the community, discussing their plans...
Monroe County residents jailed after alleged drug shipping operation is uncovered
Two Monroe County residents are behind bars after agents found illegal drugs in packages being shipped by UPS out of Marietta on Monday afternoon. The packages, containing Psilocybin mushrooms and cash, were traced back to the residence of Adam and Sunessa Tollie, of Lewisville. Police say it became apparent through...
Man charged after fleeing from deputies in semi-truck through Ritchie County
HARRISVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man driving a semi-truck fled from deputies Tuesday night, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. Scott Ford, 48, of Caldwell, Ohio, was arrested and charged with fleeing while DUI and fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he refused to stop his semi-truck on Route 50.
Fenton Art Glass Bash is returning to Marietta, thousands of pieces to be offered
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Fenton Art Glass has been a staple in the community for years, even long after the company stopped its traditional glassmaking. Collecting Fenton pieces is still a popular activity. The Fenton Art Glass Bash is returning to Marietta for those who collect, want to collect, or just want to enjoy looking at Fenton pieces.
Washington County students gorge on good times at Snack and Field Day
MARIETTA — Over 350 participants from around Washington County gathered on the field at Don Drumm Stadium Friday to take part in an event held by Marietta City Schools. “This is Snack and Field Day 2024, Tiger style,” Alison Woods, director of student services for Marietta City Schools, said. “We’re hosting this year. It is a county wide field day for special education and cross-categorical resource rooms across Washington County.”
Flash Flood Warning for Monroe and Wetzel Counties
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Wetzel county in West Virginia and Monroe County in Ohio until 4:45 AM Thursday. Very heavy rain from slow moving storms continues to fall across Wetzel and Monroe Counties. 1.5-2 inches of rain has already fallen with […]
BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Doddridge County vs. Trinity Christian (WVSSAC Sectionals)
Macon Rollans brings you the highlights of a high school baseball matchup between the Doddridge County Bulldogs and the Trinity Christian Warriors on May 9, 2024 as part of the WVSSAC Sectionals.
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital opens new unit
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Highland-Clarksburg Hospital just opened a new, 20-bed voluntary behavioral in-patient unit. Officials said this new unit is helping people ages 18 to 64 with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more. Individual and group therapy will be provided. Medical treatment for both...
Alcohol suspected in crash that killed Whipple man
MARIETTA — A Whipple man died Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in which alcohol is suspected, according to the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The post is investigating the crash, which was reported around 3:59 a.m. Tuesday in Washington County on County Road 15 (Germantown Road) near where it intersects with Salem Township Road 127 (Tick Ridge Road), according to a release from the patrol.
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