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Meadowbrook High School throws a Mystery at the Mansion prom
Saturday rain cleared out just in time for Meadowbrook High School students to enjoy their 2024 prom at Skyline Event Center in Noble County. Students had to decipher who the killers were from a list of suspects. The suspect list was made up entirely of the prom court − with the king and queen ultimately unveiled as the culprits. ...
WOUB Member Spotlight: Barbara Thorniley
ATHENS, OH – Barbara Thorniley lives in the home she grew up in and is a descendant of an Ohio pioneer. She is deeply connected to the Marietta community. “The Thorniley name can be found in the pages of Marietta history going all the way back to some of the earliest settlers,” said Thorniley. Marietta was the first organized American community in the Northwest Territory (named because it was north and west of the Ohio River) and served as a gateway into further westward expansion throughout the United States.
Williamstown Mayor gets reelected for another term
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Throughout the Primary Election, Williamstown Mayor Paul Jordan faced Jim Stage in the race to become the next mayor of Williamstown. As a result, incumbent Paul Jordan has been reelected. “As we talked about before, all I want to do is continue where we are. We...
Operation Blue Sky lights up Mid-Ohio Valley in salute to fallen officers
MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office led the annual Operation Blue Sky procession Saturday night to kick off Officer Memorial Week or, as referenced by Chief Deputy Mark Warden, “Police Week.”. The procession started at Bridgeport Equipment & Tool in Marietta and went through Marietta to...
Belpre Farmers’ Market opens on Mother’s Day
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - People in the Mid-Ohio Valley will have a new way to spend their Sunday afternoons this summer. The Belpre Farmers’ Market opened for the first time on Sunday. The market brought together about 30 different vendors selling everything from flowers to handmade crafts to honey...
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.”
Aiden Westerman signs with Marietta College to run cross country and track
VINCENT, Ohio (WTAP) - Warren High School senior Aiden Westerman will not have to go far to compete in track and field and cross country at the college level, as on Friday he signed his letter of intent to run for the Marietta College Pioneers. Aiden had a well-accomplished tenure...
Marietta College’s Jess Brown named OAC Player of the Year
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Four Marietta College Pioneers were named to the 2024 All-Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Team announced Tuesday by the league office. In voting by the OAC softball coaches, Jess Brown, Rachel Kazmirski, and Jillian Middleton were all named to the first team. Liz White earned honorable mention recognition.
Belpre darts past West Union with early burst
Belpre rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 11-1 win over West Union on May 14 in Ohio baseball. In recent action on May 10, Belpre faced off against Vincent Warren. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey...
Marietta State of the City address set for May 20
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher will deliver his state of the city address later this month. The speech is set to take place at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at the Armory. Schlicher will be elaborating on his plan of recovery to address the city’s financial...
Art in the Alley encourages creativity in Marietta
MARIETTA — The neighborhood consisting of the blocks from Eighth to Ninth Street and Washington Street and Warren Street in Marietta held an Art in the Alley event over the weekend to “empower the young people of our community in these tough times in this tough planet” and connect the neighborhood, according to Roger Kalter, one of the organizers of the event.
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.
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.
BHS Picks Up Tune-Up Games with Philip Barbour, Williamstown; Indians Set to Face Colts Today
The Bridgeport High School baseball team picked up a pair of tune-up games prior to the start of next week’s regional tournament. The Indians, with a record of 29-4, will take on Philip Barbour at 5:30 p.m. today and Williamstown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Both games will be played...
DeWine announces grants for Marietta, Beverly
MARIETTA – The city of Marietta and the village of Beverly were awarded $9.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in funds from the Appalachian Community Grant program as part of the new Ohio’s Wonderful Waterways Initiative Monday afternoon. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held a press conference for the...
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 […]
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.
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