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Four people charged after shooting reported in Parkersburg, police say
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Four people were charged after a shooting was reported in Parkersburg on Saturday, police said. The arrests stem from an incident about 8 a.m. in the 1600 block of Tygart Street where Robert Aguilar, 27, was found with a gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Parkersburg Police Department.
Ohio man claims the home he broke into was his “office;” Home owner finds dirty dishes, meth pipe, sweatpants and prescription bottles with arrested man’s name on it
A home owner claims that he returned from being out of the Ohio Valley area and found his John Deere Gator UTV missing, and that someone had broken into his residence and camper. The Noble County Sheriff’s Office says the person who broke into the home owner’s house made themselves feel at home. There were […]
Marietta Police investigating body found on banks of Muskingum River
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -Marietta Police are investigating after a body was found in the Muskingum River on Tuesday. This was off Gilman Avenue around 5:45 p.m. Police say the coach of the Marietta row team spotted a man’s body on the banks of the river. The body had been there for a few days, according to police.
Washington County OVI checkpoint leads to one arrest
MARIETTA — One person was arrested Friday night during an OVI checkpoint on Ohio 7 near Washington County 9 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Marietta Post with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Marietta Police Department, the patrol reported. The checkpoint, funded by a federal grant,...
Road closed at 1700 block of Washington Blvd.
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - The 1700 block of Washington Boulevard in Belpre is currently closed due to a water main break. According to the Belpre Police Department, there are signs showing where detours are. There is no timeline for the repairs, but Belpre Police say it could take all day.
Marietta woman among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024
MARIETTA — A Marietta native was listed on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Lauren Blauvelt, daughter of Rick and Susan Blauvelt of Marietta, is the co-chair of Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, the organization that pushed to get the Ohio Issue 1 abortion rights amendment put on the ballot and adopted in November.
Marietta City Council conducts first reading of resolution setting cost-saving deadline
MARIETTA — Marietta City Council has taken a step to formally direct the mayor to provide a sustainable financial recovery plan to council by May 20. Council had already discussed giving the mayor, department heads and city administration a deadline for proposing cost-saving plans. During a joint finance and...
DOH worker thrown on a “60-foot flight path” after work zone crash in March
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Divison of Highways worker says that he was thrown on a “60-foot flight path”, breaking multiple bones and fracturing his skull in three places after a work zone crash last month. Jordan Swiger was setting up traffic signs at the site of a...
WATCH: Timelapse Footage Shows Historic Ohio Hand-Rotated Bridge Rotating Due to High Water
Timelapse footage captured the moment the Harmar bridge rotated in Marietta, Ohio, on Sunday, April 21, to let a boat pass in high water. The footage, shared by the Historic Harmar Bridge Company, shows the bridge turning at a 90-degree angle to allow the Valley Gem Sternwheeler to pass under in high waters from recent rain. […]
Grady Hesson leads Fort Frye past Marietta, 6-1
MARIETTA — Fort Frye freshman pitcher Grady Hesson pitched to contact and let his defense do the talking with several web gems in the mix while throwing a complete game as the Cadets defeated Marietta, 6-1, Tuesday at Legion Field. Marietta managed eight hits against Hesson, but the right-hander...
Workers repairing water main break in Belpre
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Workers in Belpre are repairing a water main on Washington Boulevard. According to Mayor Susan Abdella, authorities discovered a water main break on the 1700 block of Washington Boulevard early on Tuesday. Abdella said workers identified the problem to be a large hole in an old...
Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Huffman
WATERFORD, Ohio (WTAP) - Sophie Huffman is a senior softball, basketball, and volleyball player for the Waterford Lady Wildcats. She understands what it means to be a student athlete by prioritizing school work over sports. “Being a student athlete means that you’re in school and you’re also playing a sport,”...
St. Marys takes down Ritchie in LKC showdown
ELLENBORO — St. Marys’ Kyleigh Rupert scattered six hits in a six-inning complete game here Tuesday evening as the Blue Devils capped a perfect Little Kanawha Conference regular season following a 10-1 mercy rule win at Ritchie County. The 21-1 Blue Devils, who finished 14-0 in the LKC...
A Monroe funeral home offers its services to the family in Swan Boat Club tragedy
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Truly a story of strangers helping strangers. Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe, MI is offering its services free of charge to the family who lost two children in the Swan Boat Club tragedy in Newport, MI Saturday afternoon. Justin Miller, a manager with the funeral home,...
‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament being held this weekend in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #79 is hosting the ‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament this weekend in Parkersburg. The first day of the event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Pike Street Lanes, in Parkersburg, W. Va.
Parkersburg asphalt paving project begins on Wednesday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Wednesday Parkersburg will begin their 2024 city-wide asphalt paving project. If your street is on the list for resurfacing the city says a flyer should have been left on your door with important information. The project will pave 7.82 miles which is a 9% increase...
Marietta going full throttle with Great Race preparations
MARIETTA — The City of Marietta is preparing for June 23 and the arrival of the Great Race, the first time the famous automobile race will come to town. “We’ve been trying to get to Marietta for years,” said Jeff Stumb, director of the Great Race. A...
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