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MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A man charged in a 1995 Washington County murder case was back in court Friday. Scott Hickman is back in jail for violating bond orders and tampering with his monitoring device, according to Chief Deputy Mark Warden. Hickman was indicted on four counts of aggravated murder...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they say escaped from Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Belpre campus. Travis Williams ran off before getting a psych evaluation. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office drone team, Belpre Police and a police dog are looking around 1850 State Route 618 to try and find him.

McCONNELSVILLE — The climb back to respectability has been arduous for Morgan's football program. The Raiders have gone two decades without a playoff appearance over a full season, but a 3-5 record in 2021 has many in Raider Country bullish about their chances this year. The Raiders lost two games last season due to Covid-19.

VINCENT — Jackson’s last chance with a late throw-in during the 80th minute of action to set up a potential game-winning goal was headed out of danger by Warren senior Patrick McCarthy as the Warriors settled for a 1-1 tie here Wednesday night. Both squads had a pair...

VIENNA — River Road-First Avenue will be closed next week for the installation of a water line, the Vienna Utility Board said. The work will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday on River Road from 28th Street to 32nd Street.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - According to a news release from the Parkersburg Bridge Partners, the Parkersburg Memorial Bridge is closed indefinitely due to continued traffic law violations. The bridge will be closed going in both directions. The release stated, “Our priority is the safety of our construction crew and the...

MARIETTA,OHIO (WTRF) – The River Pilots opened the season in a big way Thursday night winning 52-22 over Marietta. River enjoyed a 30-14 lead at the half.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Concerned locals will hold a meeting regarding a proposed injection well in Little Hocking. The public will meet on Monday at Marietta’s Freedom Gate Church in a search for clarity. Organizer Glenn Newman said the majority of concerns are about how close the site would...

The ADAMHS Boards of the Belmont, Harrison, Monroe, and Muskingum areas, which serve Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum Noble and Perry counties, along with the boards of Jefferson and Washington counties are working together to establish a 16 to 20 bed children's short-term residential behavioral health crisis stabilization facility. The boards,...

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Williamstown high school band is continuing to grow. Fourth-year band director, Jed Corra says the band has nearly doubled since 2019 to 49 members total. But the growing band size isn’t the only area the program is seeing improvement. Corra’s time with the Williamstown...

VINCENT, Ohio (WTAP) - “I think, truthfully, just the whole starting of the school year you can never beat that smell in the air of early Fall and walking around and seeing all the teachers back and everybody’s happy and excited to be here,” says Warren Local Schools superintendent, Kyle Newton.

BELPRE — Belpre City Schools kicked off the first day of its 2022-2023 staggered start on Thursday in a positive way, Superintendent Jeff Greenley said. Half of the district’s students began classes Thursday and the remainder will begin today as the district uses a staggered start to begin the school year.

MARIETTA — The Washington County OSU Extension office will hold a “Bring One, Take One Flower and Seed Exchange” program Aug. 27 at East Muskingum Park in the 500 block of Front Street. Master gardeners will be present to answer questions. Bring plants, seed or bulbs to...

LOCATED AT MCLEISH AUCTION CENTER ON MARGARET STREET, MARIETTA, OHIO, JUST OFF ST. RT. 7 NORTH, ONE MILE NORTH OF I-77, TURN LEFT AT THE END OF THE FORMER FAMILY FORD CAR LOT ONTO PRODUCTS LANE, SIGNS POSTED. FROM THE LIFETIME COLLECTION OF PAUL MILLER, WHO WAS AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTOR...

BELPRE — Area law enforcement officers are searching for a male who escaped after being brought to Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Belpre campus for a mental health evaluation. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said the man, identified as Travis Williams, was brought to the campus by Meigs County authorities....

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – George Gevas, M.D., delivered more than 10,000 babies over the span of his 40-year career as an obstetrician-gynecologist in. Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was known for his bedside manner and meticulous surgical skills. From an early age, he instilled patience and perseverance in his granddaughter, Mary...

PARKERSBURG — From left, Norah Grose, 6, daughter of Candice and Jeff Grose of Parkersburg, was crowned Little Miss Parkersburg Homecoming and Jordan Scott, son of Erin Scott of Parkersburg, was crowned Little Mr. Homecoming for 2022. The pageant was Aug. 7 at the Blennerhassett Hotel under Pageant Director Gina Moore. Homecoming is Friday and Saturday. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers occurred in Wood County between July 25-29: * Cathy Asar and Mathew Sweeny executor of the estate of Robert Asar to M & J Enterprises of Marietta LLC, all interest tract 1.89 acres and tract 14.69 WV St Rt #14 and all interest 60th St less exception, Williams District, $650,000.

PARKERSBURG — Substantial delays are anticipated Winding Road about a mile from Red Hill Road between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. today for a culvert replacement. Flaggers will direct traffic. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This weekend is the Parkersburg Homecoming. If you are driving in the downtown area or plan to watch any of the events you may experience some road closures or delays. The two day festival takes place primarily in the downtown area; however, Saturday’s events will be...