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Parkersburg, WV

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Marietta, OH

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order to improve children’s literacy rates. And one local organization is part of the program ... Governor DeWine signed an executive order creating the governor’s literacy challenge. The goal of the order is to get kids in the state reading better.

Gov. DeWine signs executive order to improve literacy for Ohio children

Vienna, WV

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Vienna City Council was full of passionate debate Thursday night. Multiple topics were covered, one being an ordinance that would regulate vape and smoke shops, focusing on where they can go. Councilman Chris Mancuso said of the legislation, “This ordinance helps guide the direction and limitations...

Vienna ordinance regulating vape/smoke shops fails on first reading

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 100+ Women Who Care of the MOV group was started only a couple years ago after Jessica Huffman heard of the giving circle idea. “So, I called some girlfriends together and pitched the idea to them. And they were all on board,” says Huffman.

Women of the Mid-Ohio Valley: 100+ Women Who Care of the MOV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Several Community Bank employees were pied ahead of telethon. Community Bank held a fundraiser this week to raise money for the Wood County Society’s telethon. As part of the bank raising money, four employees agreed to get pied for their effort of raising money. Marketing...

Community Band employees pied following fundraiser

Belpre, OH

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - The Belpre Board of Education agreed on a contract to buy the former bowling alley by the school. It’s a measure that passed at a previous board of education meeting. WTAP talked to the Belpre superintendent to understand the choice. According to Superintendent Jeff Greenley,...

The Belpre superintendent explains the plan to buy the former bowling alley

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - On March 21, Washington State Community College announced that their Advanced Manufacturing and Integration Technology program has received an endorsement from the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing or ARM Institute. The ARM Institute is a Department of Defense-funded nonprofit that works in robotics and workforce management. According...

Washington State Community College receives robotics accreditation

Arizona State

Newport, OH

Larry Byers, 80, of Newport, Ohio, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s disease Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 10, 1940, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Harris (Bud) and Margaret (Peg) Byers of Trail Run, Ohio in Monroe County. He attended Brownsville Grade School and graduated from River High School in 1960. Larry retired as an electrician from Ormet Corporation after 40 years, and was also employed by Benton Township. He was a current member of the Newport Church of Christ and previously a long-time resident of Brownsville, Ohio and a member of the Brownsville Church of Christ.

Obituary: Byers, Larry

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 23rd. Artist Display by Penny Channell @ WesBanco. Mosaics Exhibit from Artists at SW Resources 9:30am...

Arts and entertainment events happening March 23rd-26th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Washington State

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL.

Scoreboard: March 23, 2023

California State

Rudy (Rudolph) James Bruni Jr., 71, of Vienna, WV, on March 21, 2023, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Who he had a deep Love for and personal relationship with. After a brave and long-fought battle with cancer, Rudy was surrounded by his loved ones and passed in peace in the comfort of his home.

Obituary: Bruni, Rudy (Rudolph) James Jr.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is getting ready for their annual fundraiser. After changes the past few years due to COVID the Fur Ball is back on schedule to be held tomorrow. The Bark to the 80s theme will have music from DJs Mixar...

HSOV Fur Ball is this weekend

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - With the upcoming rain the Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to keep drivers safe when traveling. Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Knowlton has tips for drivers when rain is in the forecast. Some easy steps you can take before it even starts raining is simply...

Ways to stay safe when driving in the rain

Cleveland, OH

Akron, OH

Denver Leon Criner, 78, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, WV, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Denver was born on D-day June 6, 1944, in Dunbar, PA to Denver and Icie (Hardway) Criner. He was raised in Calhoun County, WV. Denver loved...

Obituary: Criner, Denver Leon

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - For colorectal cancer awareness month, some locals took a stroll through an inflatable colon at WVU Medicine Camden Clark. Staff and healthcare providers were there to share information and answer questions. It’s all an effort to raise awareness for colon cancer screening. WTAP spoke with...

A local radiation oncologist explains the importance of colon cancer screening

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta Main Street is having its ‘Cabin Fever Shop Hop’ this weekend. 18 downtown businesses are participating in special sales for shop goers to take advantage of from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday, March 25. Each business has donated an item or a...

Cabin Fever Shop Hop in downtown Marietta

Lowell, OH

Erma Jean Wolfert Hendershot, 85, of Lowell, Ohio, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1937 in Marietta, Ohio to Dean William and Georgia June Hendershot Wolfert. Erma was a 1956 graduate of Salem Liberty...

Obituary: Hendershot, Erma Jean Wolfert

Belleville, WV

James A. Coss, 63, of Belleville, WV, passed away March 19, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Public visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg.

Obituary: Coss, James A.

Arlene Virginia Flowers, 96, of Parkersburg, passed away March 21, 2023 at her residence under the loving care of her family and Amedisys Hospice. Arlene was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was born on December 3, 1926 in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late Roy R. and...

Obituary: Flowers, Arlene Virginia

Whipple, OH

Larry Lee Work, 73, of Whipple, OH passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Morgan County, OH to the late Harry and Verneta (Hoge) Work. Larry was raised in the Palmer Square area and graduated from Waterford High...

Obituary: Work, Larry Lee

Williamstown, WV

Juanita Blanche Sine, 85, of Williamstown, WV, passed away March 21, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Obituary: Sine, Juanita Blanche

LOWELL, Ohio (WTAP) - One person was injured from a structure fire that broke out early Friday morning in Lowell, Ohio. The call for the fire came in shortly before 3 a.m. on the 100 block of Cats Creek Road, according to the Lowell Adams Fire Chief, Josh Harris. The...

One person injured from structure fire early Friday morning in Lowell

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Public forum on the proposed state budget is held in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy came to Parkersburg and held a public forum on West Virginia’s proposed budget. Policy...

Public forum on the proposed state budget is held in Parkersburg

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