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Japan based company bringing $2.5 Million manufacturing facility to West Virginia, creating 25 jobs
Gov. Jim Justice and officials of Japan-based SOMAR, unveiled exciting news for West Virginia’s economic landscape. SOMAR will establish a facility to manufacture an epoxy resin product used in the automotive sector. The new facility will be located in Wood County within the Polymer Alliance Zone Industrial Park, utilizing an existing building for operations. SOMAR […]
Williamstown native celebrates 100th birthday
MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - Some people don’t live to be a hundred in age, but some people are able to. At the Elison Assisted Living Center in Marietta, Gwendolyn Knapp held her 100th birthday in front of friends and family. At Elison, huge milestones for birthdays are a big...
Overnight emergency shelter in Marietta one step closer to being reality
MARIETTA — An emergency shelter that will offer an overnight place to stay for people in Washington County who have nowhere to go just took one step closer to becoming reality last week. The Washington County Homeless Project signed a contract to purchase a building to act as an...
The Great Race is set to roll through town
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - The Great Race is a controlled-speed endurance road rally on public highways, according to the event website. It states that it’s not about who can drive the fastest, instead if focuses on the driver’s ability to follow course instructions, and the car’s ability to endure the long trip.
Pressing Forward: Marietta building receives undisclosed amount of funding for facelift
MARIETTA — An historic building in Marietta recently received funding to redevelop it into office, retail and residential space. Ataraxia Properties Inc. received funding in late May from Appalachian Community Capital through its Opportunity Appalachia program for a project to renovate the Glass Press Building located in Marietta, according to Ataraxia President Grant Schneider.
Suspect in Wood County double homicide being held without bond
PARKERSBURG — The man who was arrested for the recent deaths of a Walker couple is being held without bond. A bond hearing was held Tuesday before Wood County Circuit Judge Jason Wharton for Bradley Joseph Cantwell, 41, of 56 Lee’s Court, Walker, who was arrested last week on two charges of murder.
Classes at a West Virginia school will relocate over toxic groundwater fears
Classes at a small West Virginia school will be relocated this fall, two years after the town’s contaminated groundwater was added to a national cleanup priority list. Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced the move Tuesday for students, faculty and staff at Paden City High School. They will relocate to existing schools in nearby New Martinsville when classes resume in August.
Vienna officials weigh in on candidate’s pool claims
VIENNA — Vienna officials responded to discussion during mayoral candidate Chad Emrick’s town hall last week about the total amount spent on the Vienna pool project. Emrick said the city had spent a total of $8.5 million, which includes $420,000 for the start, a $6.8 million construction bid, $357,000 in change orders, $23,000 in concession stand equipment, and $870,000 in interest on the loan.
This is home: 3-year-old appreciates Waste Management driver
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Kaden Mosser and Casey VanNess have a special bond. Every Tuesday Kaden runs out to greet Casey. Ever since Kaden was 1 year old, he has always loved big trucks, but the trash truck was a frequent and he began to love it. He is now 3 years old and still has the same love as he did when he was one!
Marietta Main Street June First Friday’s theme: Downtown Art Walk
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Marietta Main Street’s June First Friday will be Friday, June 7th from 5 p.m. - 9p.m.. This month’s theme is ‘Downtown Art Walk.’. This will be the first of three Art Walk Themed First Fridays. July and August will continue the themes with different events and activities.
Salvation Army honors National Donut Day with free treats for Ohio Valley first responders
WHEELING, W.Va. — In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized. According to officials, in 1917, these women were sent to France to establish field bases near the front lines. In makeshift huts, thousands of soldiers would come to stock […]
Beverly-Lowell comes away with 10-5 win over Marietta
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 stayed undefeated on the season with a 10-5 victory over Marietta Post 64 at Pioneer Park. Marietta got off to a great start leading 4-1 through four innings after Drew Warden hit an RBI single. However, Beverly-Lowell found their groove in the fifth...
Paden City High School students will be relocated for the 2024-2025 school year, superintendent cites health concerns
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County Schools superintendent Cassandra Porter announced on Tuesday that the students at Paden City High School will be relocated for the 2024-2025 school year. The letter says the decision is “due to the health risks associated with Paden City High School being located atop an EPA-designated Superfund site.” The […]
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