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Jones, Tallman sentenced on meth charges
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. — Staci L. Jones and Christopher R. Tallman were remanded into custody and taken to North Central Regional Jail after being sentenced in Ritchie County Circuit Court on March 22. The pair were indicted in June 2023 for their combined involvement in the delivery of a controlled...
One dead after Wood County vehicle accident
MINERAL WELLS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Monday evening vehicle accident has left one individual with life-threatening injuries while an additional individual involved is confirmed to have passed away. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 5:26 PM on Monday, March 25, 2024, first responders were dispatched to the 406 Southern Highway area with […]
Glenwood Community resident celebrates 25-year anniversary
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Glenwood Community honored one of its first residents during its 25-year anniversary celebration. 93-year-old Helen Hill first heard of Glenwood in 1997 and became one of the first residents in 1999 after the retirement community was completed. Hill said being able to create bonds with...
Arts and entertainment events happening March 28th- 31st across the Mid-Ohio Valley
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 March 28th. Easter Scavenger Hunt for kids @ Parkersburg Library- Emerson. Afterschool Movie- G and PG 8:00am...
One day a local family experiences home loss due to fire, the next they experience the support of the community
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Saturday Tammy Wilson and her family experienced tragedy. A fire that started in the garage spread to the rest of the house and the family cars and makes them a total loss also a family member was life-flighted due to her severe burns. The day...
Remarkable Women of the MOV - Christie Willis
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - March is Women’s History and Gender Equality Months. In honor of these, WTAP is highlighting women around the MOV that have had a positive impact on the community. Through the rest of the month, Alexa Griffey will be sitting down with some women on Daybreak...
Discovery World on Market accomplishes milestone in year one
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Wednesday around 11 a.m. Discovery World on Market reached another milestone in their first year of business. Someone walked in and they celebrated as their 60,000 customer since the beginning of the museum’s existence. This is a big accomplishment for the museum because of...
Parkersburg URA approves purchase of lot for prospective McHappy’s location
PARKERSBURG — The Urban Renewal Authority voted 7-0 to accept an application from Wayne Waldeck and Wal-Bon Inc. to purchase a 12,750-square-foot lot at 19th Street and St. Marys Avenue for $25,600. Co-owner Bill Waldeck attended the meeting as a representative for Wayne Waldeck and Wal-Bon. Bill said he...
Multiple Emergency Responders On Scene Monday at Structure Fire that Levels New Restaurant in Region
A still relatively new restaurant in the region was leveled on Monday as the result of a structure fire in Ritchie County that saw several agencies respond. According to a post on the Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, the call came in a 1:12 a.m. and required Pennsboro,. Harrisville,...
Seasonable day expected after rain
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Clouds cleared out quicker than expected so temperatures could reach the mid 60s this afternoon. There will still be some clouds passing through today but overall it looks like it will be a nice early spring day. Tonight, clouds will start to clear out as high pressure starts to build in. This will likely cause temperatures to fall to around freezing which could lead to some frost forming on your vehicles.
Ordinance allowing golf carts, other off-road vehicles on some Parkersburg streets referred to full council
PARKERSBURG — Citing safety issues, Parkersburg City Council referred an ordinance allowing golf carts and other off-road vehicles on designated city streets to the Committee as a whole. Councilmember Zach Stanley asked City Attorney Blaine Myers if council was permitted to refer the ordinance to the full council sitting as the Committee as a Whole. Myers said he could move to do so.
ReStore receives donated playhouses from Great Friday youth effort
VIENNA — ReStore, an operation of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley, has received a donation of playhouses that will be assembled Friday at the annual Great Friday community youth ministry at South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Great Friday, held each year on the evening of Good Friday, brings...
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