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Woman charged in deadly birthday party crash released on bond
NEWPORT, Mich. (WTVG) - A woman accused of drunkenly crashing her vehicle into a building during a child’s birthday party, killing two kids dead and injuring 15 people, was released on bond on Thursday. Authorities in Monroe County tell 13 Action News Marshella Chidester bonded out on April 25....
Antero Foundation delivers $60,000 check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, GameChanger initiative
BRIDGEPORT, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice visited the Antero Resources offices, where the GameChanger Prevention Education Program received a $60,000 donation from the Antero Foundation. This contribution will go directly toward funding the GameChanger program in schools across Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties. GameChanger is making significant educational strides, with implementation already underway […] The post Antero Foundation delivers $60,000 check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, GameChanger initiative appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Cut From a Tough Cloth: Wood County officials recognize victim advocates on Denim Day
PARKERSBURG — Recognition bestowed upon advocates of sexual assault victims at Wood County’s Denim Day event Wednesday in Bicentennial Park wasn’t sought — but it was appreciated. “It meant a lot today,” said Candice Gabriel, program manager at North Star Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that...
Three arrested on drug charges after shooting, one for battery on officer
PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Saturday April 20th, 2024 at approximately 0802 hours officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 1600 block of Tygart St. in reference to a shooting with injuries. Once on scene officers located the victim, Robert Aguilar, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to a lower extremity. Mr. Aguilar was […]
WV Trucking Association Announces State Driving Champions & Safety Award Winners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For an incredible third time, professional truck driver Larry Gorby, a driver for XPO and resident of Charleston, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 20th, in Parkersburg. Gorby, who has been a professional truck driver for 33 years, took the […]
Native plant nursery owner talks problems with invasive plants in West Virginia
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Thirteen years ago, sisters Jennifer Johnson and Sonia Bingham decided to start their own native plant nursery in Richfield, Ohio, after noticing a need in the restoration industry for native plant suppliers. “We actually started this business for the ecological restoration industry, because they weren’t doing projects...
Rain out of the way for the morning commute
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Some showers and gusty winds pushed through the Mid-Ohio Valley last night ahead of a cold front. That has now passed through and kicked out any shower activity for the morning commute. Roads are drying out but will be a bit damp as the sun rises this morning. Cloud cover will be ample this morning but will diminish to partly cloudy skies before the lunchtime hour and continue into the afternoon. Temperatures will be on the mild side to start with 50s across the region, but with the cold front passing by, we will not warm up that much this afternoon. Daytime highs will only be in the mid-60s, a bit cooler than yesterday afternoon. Winds will be on the lighter side today with a northwest wind of around 5 to 10 mph.
West Virginia primary election set for May 14
PARKERSBURG — The primary election for the State of West Virginia and in Wood County will be held May 14. The county will have 43 voting locations open on Election Day to cover 71 voting precincts, said Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales. “All the locations will be open (Election...
Big Springs Road, South Old Glory Road closing Monday
The Blount County Highway Department will close parts of Big Springs Road and South Old Glory Road to enable resurfacing work today, April 22. A press release from the department states that Big Springs will be shut from its intersection with William Blount Drive to its intersection with South Old Glory Road. Highway department staff are also closing South Old Glory from Big Springs to Maryville‘s city limits, past Mary Blount Elementary School. ...
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...
Transit levy on ballot for Parkersburg and Vienna voters in primary
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Voters in Vienna and Parkersburg will decide whether to renew a long-standing levy that funds the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority. Transit Authority General Manager Michael Kesterson said the levy has been in place consistently for some time. “The Transit Authority started back in 1976,” Kesterson said. “There was previous transportation for Parkersburg, but the Transit Authority, it was in 1976. They went to the cities in Vienna and Parkersburg and got the levies stated. And it’s been every year up till now. Always passed except for, I think, one time back in the ‘80s maybe or sometime.”
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