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Jordan wins another term as Williamstown mayor
PARKERSBURG — Incumbent Williamstown Mayor Paul Jordan has been elected to his third term as the mayor of Williamstown, with all 69 precincts reporting in the final unofficial results. The vote count was 546 for Jordan to 274 for challenger Jim Stage. Jordan said he’s appreciative of the community’s...
Williamstown girls seek 5th straight state track title
WILLIAMSTOWN — One for the thumb. A rallying cry made famous with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 1980s and an outcome the Williamstown girls track program is trying to attain at this week’s West Virginia High School State Track and Field Meet in Charleston. This year’s edition...
Marietta Noon Lions seeking volunteers for Bridge of Heroes
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Marietta Noon Lions is bringing back their annual Bridge of Heroes display to the Putnam St. bridge. Over 200 flags will be placed across the bridge each with their own individual story. Each flag that is placed has a sponsor attached to support a local veteran, on the flags they will have the veteran’s name, branch, years of service and a specific honor.
In a digital world, this Ohio artist keeps his posters old-school
The walls of a small shop in the downtown strip of Marietta look more like a concert venue. The plastered posters boast bright sketches with the names of world-renowned musicians: Willie Nelson. John Prine. Soundgarden. Indigo Girls. And a lot of Billy Strings. The illustrations are varied, but you can...
One injured after 12th tornado of 2024 hits West Virginia
WOOD COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — One person was injured on Thursday night during what was confirmed as the twelfth tornado to hit West Virginia in 2024. The Charleston, WV National Weather Service crew surveyed and then confirmed an EF1 tornado with max wind speeds up to 90 miles per hour touched down in parts of Wood County on Thursday, May 9, 2024 just after 8:15 PM. The tornado touched down just east of Parkersburg and traveled 3.4 miles. The tornado’s path width was 250 yards, which is more than two football fields.
Yellowjacket boys hoping to compete for W.Va. single-A state track crown
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County boys track and field program seeks to continue its success which resulted in a Little Kanawha Conference and regional title, and see where the chips fall in an attempt to dethrone defending Class A state champion Buffalo. The two-day West Virginia High School...
Clerk says Wood County election ran smoothly
PARKERSBURG — The May 2024 went well for election officials and voters, the Wood County Clerk said Wednesday. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said his first election as the clerk was good. “I thought it went pretty well, pretty smoothly,” he said. “We just had some tiny issues.”...
Look Back: Hoofing it
On the 3rd inst. a deer was seen in the vicinity of Elizabeth in Wirt County W. Va. Information came to Dr. S. Bolivar who mounted his horse and went in pursuit. He discovered him coming through a corn field to the river bank, and giving chase ran so close to him that his horse’s feet struck the animal who was disposed to flight. Having no fire arms with him, the Dr. was obliged to go some distance to the house of George Rochhold, where he procured an old musket, and getting back into a barge brought down the game.
Raber questions library funding request
PARKERSBURG — Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber said he was concerned about the direction the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library was headed in under the guidance of Director Brian Raitz. “Over the past couple of years, Mr. Raitz has been very political and politicizing, in...
Paul Jordan wins second term as mayor of Williamstown
PARKERSBURG – Incumbent Williamstown Mayor Paul Jordan defeated challenger Jim Stage in the Williamstown mayor race, with all 69 precincts reporting in final unofficial results. Jordan defeated Stage 546 to 274. Stage and City Clerk Stephanie Stengel were awaiting the results at the Wood County Courthouse Tuesday evening. Stage...
Schenkel provides details on $9.4M riverfront projects
MARIETTA — The City of Marietta Community Development department has shared more information about the projects for which the city received $9.4 million in Appalachian Community Grant Program funds from Gov. Mike DeWine on May 6 to redevelop Ohio Riverfront Park as part of the new Ohio’s Wonderful Waterways Initiative.
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