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Marietta, OH

Parkersburg, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With the warm weather this time of year, you’re bound to see more motorcycles on the road and safety is a two-way street. When it comes to cars, American Motorcycle Repairs Owner Jerry Piggott warns that throwing things out of your window can cause a bigger obstacle for bikers than you might think.

Sharing the road safely - tips from a motorcycle expert

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - People are prepping the Point Park floodwall for the next stage of the mural. According to lead organizer Edward Escandon, this step will ensure the mural’s durability. It might just look like white paint right now but, by the end of the summer, Escandon said...

People prepare Point Park floodwall for mural progress

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires continues to impact the air quality across the northeast, that includes here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Even though the smoke we are seeing is not as bad as in places like New York City, you or a family member might still have some difficulty breathing.

Staying safe while dealing with the smoke from Canada

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Wood County, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Jim Justice this week announced community corrections grants this week totaling over 5.4 million dollars for programs across the state of West Virginia. Wood, Jackson, Roane, Pleasants and Ritchie Counties together are getting just over $320,000 that will be managed by the Wood County Commission.

W.Va. counties to receive community corrections grant funds

Sistersville, WV

SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) – Memorial Health System announced it will begin work on a new replacement hospital for Sistersville General Hospital. Memorial Health System purchased Sistersville General Hospital in 2020. The new Sistersville General Hospital was announced on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA)...

Memorial Health System receives funding to build new Sistersville Hospital

Vienna, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Commission met on June 8 to discuss the nomination of a Vienna Library Board member. Kathleen Stoltz, who has served on the library board under the commission’s appointment previously, spoke before the commission about the board’s role in budgeting for the library and organizing its business.

Wood County Commission nominates Vienna Library Board member

Washington State

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, June 8th. Artist Display- Joyce Boone: Watercolor and Alcohol Ink @ WesBanco. Camp Crawdad 6:00am - 6:00pm...

Arts and entertainment events happening June 8th-11th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Charleston, WV

Ravenswood, WV

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man from Ravenswood is recovering after a hit and run on Friday. Jaden Sayre was on his dirt bike and was hit by a car that police say sped off after the wreck. Jaden’s mother, Lisa Turley said Jaden was put in an induced coma...

Ravenswood resident recovering from hit and run

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The first Community Connections Expo was held at Saint Joseph’s Landing. Over 60 venders showed up, and within the first hour over 100 people stopped in to make connections with local businesses. Mid-Ohio Valley One Stop Coordinator Ryan Gainer shared the reason for the expo.

Community Connections Expo took place at St. Joseph’s Landing

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Vienna City Council voted unanimously to sign an agreement to settle with Mylan Pharmaceuticals and AmNeal Pharmaceuticals. The council does not know the amount of money Vienna will receive because the percentages of money distributed throughout the state have not been determined. In other business, the...

Vienna City Council addresses several topics

Columbus, OH

Washington County, OH

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ohio Lieutenant Governor visits a Washington County education center. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is visiting the Washington Co. Career Center to discuss different career pathways. Husted is making an effort to travel to different locations and highlight all of the ways in which young people...

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted visits Washington Co. Career Center

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - “Just numb, upset, angry. Frustrated I think is the big word,” David Fleming said. “Just the unknowing and deciphering in my head what could have happened. And just trying to find an end to it.”. Gretchen Fleming was last seen in the early...

Fleming family looks to continue keeping Gretchen’s name alive

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) received funds from the state of West Virginia. North Star is a non-profit located in Parkersburg. The CAC provides a single safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, and child treatment professionals work together to investigate abuse, hold offenders accountable, and help children heal.

North Star receives W.Va.-provided funds to fill federal void

Williamstown, WV

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Williamstown City Council officially adopted its residential group home ordinance on its second reading. Council members Jim Stage and Marty Seufer have previously explained the legislation’s purpose is to clarify the regulations residential group homes must abide by in Williamstown. Officials say the ordinance is...

Williamstown City Council adopts residential group home ordinance

MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Marietta Main Street focuses on making their Second Sunday more accessible to seniors. Marietta Main Street’s goal for Second Sundays is appeal to everyone. This year they are making accommodations for seniors to better navigate downtown. From 12-4 p.m., the Washington-Morgan Community Action CABL bus will be providing a shuttle loop running between the 2nd Street Parking Partners lot, the Busy Bee Restaurant in Harmar, the Armory and the Lafayette. The shuttle is wheelchair accessible, and is easy to get on and off at every stop on its path.

Marietta Second Sunday to be more accessible for seniors

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -The Washington County Republican Party hosted a Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday evening. The 2023 Lincon Day Dinner featured Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted as their keynote speaker. Money raised from the dinner goes to support the Washington County G.O.P. Judicial Fund, which will help the campaign of...

Washington County Republicans gather for Lincoln Day dinner.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) – The Washington County Republican Party is hosting a Lincoln Day Dinner soon. The 2023 Lincoln Day Dinner will feature Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted as the keynote speaker, according to the Washington County Republican Party. The annual event will take place Thursday, June 8, 2023,...

Washington Co. GOP to host Lincoln Day Dinner

Anna Lois Capehart Plants Brown Johnson, 98, daughter of the late Dr. F.H. and Anna Capehart, passed away June 7, 2023 in Vienna, WV. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Plants, Paul Brown and Robert Johnson; seven Capehart brothers, Frank, Eugene, Paul, Gerald, Glenn, Jim and Bill; sister, Kathleen (Kay) Capehart Taylor; her son, Phillip Alan Plants; and her great-granddaughter, Lyndsi Rae McGourty.

Obituary: Johnson, Anna Lois Capehart Plants Brown

Cheryl A. Amick, 69 of Parkersburg passed away June 6, 2023. She was born in Parkersburg, May 4, 1954 the daughter of the late Eugene M. Hupp and Emogene D. Hathaway Hupp of Parkersburg. She was a 1972 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a former member of the...

Obituary: Amick, Cheryl A.

A 1956 graduate of PHS. She attended West Liberty College School of Dental Hygiene and held a license to practice in the state of West Virginia. She worked for Dr James D. Mendenhall and Dr. Forbes Hiehle for 46 years. She held offices in both local and state Dental Hygiene organizations.

Obituary: Wright, Gayla McGuffey

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wheeling Post 1 - 3.

American Legion Baseball scores for June 7, 2023

Reva Lorene Buckbee, 83, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1940 in Jackson Co. WV, a daughter of the late Cecil Wells and Doris Cook Wells. Reva formally attended Grace Gospel Church. She enjoyed cooking, reading her...

Obituary: Buckbee, Reva Lorene

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Safe usage of generators during power outages

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Local fire departments want to make sure people are safe if they plan on using a generator in the event of a...

Safe usage of generators during power outages

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