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Parkersburg, Vienna voters renew transit levies
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Voters in Vienna and Parkersburg voted overwhelmingly to approve the transit levies that fund the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority in the May 14 primary election. Transit Authority General Manager Mike Kesterson said the levy makes up a huge chunk of their operating budget, helping to pay...
Officials confirm tornado struck in Wood County last week
WOOD COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Charleston has confirmed a tornado touched down east of Parkersburg Thursday lasting three minutes between 8:19 and 8:21 p.m. A release from the weather service said the tornado traveled 3.4 miles from North Hills to Belmont, had a maximum width of 250 yards and had a peak wind strength of 90 mph.
McCormick is the unofficial winner for Parkersburg City Council District 4 republican primary
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Patrick McCormick has been chosen as the unofficial winner for Parkersburg City Council District #4 republican primary. His opponent was Nikki Lawson and McCormick won 89 to 45. McCormick is thankful for all the voters and is now onto more campaigning for the November election. “I...
Survivors to lead lap at Relay for Life of Washington County
BELPRE — Two local cancer survivors will lead the “Survivors Lap” during Washington County’s Relay for Life at Civitan Park in Belpre Saturday afternoon. The Grand Marshal is Belpre resident Jennifer Woodyward who was diagnosed with stage IV bile duct cancer in July 2023. Prior to her diagnosis, she loved to bike, kayak, swim or work out at the gym.
Picture This: Downtown Parkersburg Demolition
PARKERSBURG — Crews from Bosley Construction began tearing down 912-914 Market St. in Parkersburg Monday. The demolition is making way for an outdoor development by Discovery World on Market. (Photos by Evan Bevins)
Backyard Gardener: Colonial ‘kitchen gardens’ offer taste of history
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to discuss planting a historical or Colonial Kitchen garden. The Wood County Master Gardeners planted a kitchen garden at Henderson Hall, near Williamstown. This was the home of the Henderson family in Williamstown for five generations. Vegetables and herbs grown in the Heritage Garden were based on letters from the Henderson family researched by Master Gardener volunteers.
The 29th annual Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is getting closer
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 29th annual Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is getting closer. While the game is a showcase for the best football players in the Mid-Ohio Valley, it also is a feature for some of the best cheerleaders, as well. Returning for the third year to...
‘You never know:’ Local athletes hope to shine at state track meet
PARKERSBURG — Although area big school programs aren’t expected to bring back any team hardware from the annual state track meet that begins this afternoon at Laidley Field in Charleston, there are a plethora of thinclads who should be able to find their way to the podium. A...
One man arrested after stabbing another man
PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested for stabbing another man. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:58 PM Wood County 911 received a complaint of a stabbing that had occurred at a residence on Red Peak Circle in Parkersburg. Deputies responded and found Tadd Wyrick, […]
Lindsey leads Hendershot for Magistrate Court open seat
PARKERSBURG – Don Lindsey held a nearly 300-vote lead over Debbie Hendershot in the race for an open Wood County Magistrate seat with all 69 precincts reporting in final primary election unofficial results Tuesday. Lindsey, a former police officer and Parkersburg Police Department homeless coordinator, received 3,904 votes to...
Parkersburg High School alum Meredith Delaney to lead Scripps Howard Fund
PARKERSBURG — A graduate of Parkersburg High School has been named the president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund. Meredith Delaney, a 1997 graduate of PHS, succeeds Liz Carter, whose retirement was announced in January. The Scripps Howard Fund, the philanthropic arm of the E.W. Scripps Co., is a public charity that supports philanthropic and journalism causes important to Scripps.
Cunningham-Matheny art on display at downtown Parkersburg WesBanco
PARKERSBURG — Kimberly Cunningham-Matheny was first introduced to art at Hamilton Junior High School by her art teacher Carol Goldstein and continued her art studies at Parkersburg High School with Richard Hackett and Ken Gilbert, both were locally well-known artists and teachers in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The Cunningham-Matheny art...
Parkersburg officials recognize local law enforcement for National Police Week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg and Wood County officials recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day and the beginning of National Police Week on Monday with a ceremony recognizing local law enforcement. Vienna Police Chief and Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Mike Pifer led the ceremony, which started outside the Wood...
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