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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - WTAP meteorologists are calling for wind gusts that could reach up to 60 MPH on Saturday. Many were questioning if this weather would have any impact on the upcoming annual Easter parade. “The parade is still on. It will start at 2 o clock but the...

13th annual Easter parade plans to continue on despite reports of strong winds

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After last weeks severe wind gusts of at least 50 MPH this weekend we could see similar winds. Our meteorologists are predicting possible 60 MPH winds this week. With that news we thought it would be a good idea to talk possible preventative care for our...

Dave Fleming of Greenleaf explains how to prepare for any upcoming windstorms

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, March 30th. Artist Display by Penny Channell @ WesBanco. Mosaics Exhibit from Artists at SW Resources 9:30am...

Arts and entertainment events happening March 30th-April 2nd across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Vienna, WV

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Continuing on the topic of those strong winds again, we spoke with residents and are seeing how they will be prepared after the first encounter last weekend. Last weekend, Jeff Smith of 53rd Street had a large tree in his yard that had fallen on one...

Vienna residents prepared for strong winds after last weekend

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Boone! WTAP’s Pet of the Week! He joins us from the Humane Society of Parkersburg!. Boone is a 1.5 year old Coonhound mix who around weighs 42 pounds. Boone came to the shelter as a stray on December 2, 2022. Boone loves treats! He...

Meet Boone! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!

Ripley, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The Ripley Spring Chocolate Festival is coming up this weekend. The community-oriented event is on Saturday, April 1, at Ripley Elementary School and caters to all ages. The event begins at 8 a.m. with the Tunnel to Towers 5K which honors and supports first responders. The Chocolate...

Ripley Spring Chocolate Festival offers sweet treats and more

Ohio State

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With the upcoming wind storm AEP Ohio are preparing for more outages. With winds expected to reach 30 to 35 mph and gusts around 55 mph there is a chance for power outages again this weekend. Even though the winds aren’t here yet, there are some...

AEP Ohio on how to prepare for power outages

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival’s Easter Pageant was held on Saturday, March 25. The results of the “Lil’ Mister Chickadoo and Lil’ Miss Chickadee” are listed below:. Fan favorite winner: Adalynn Barnes. Photogenic: Brixtin Wasmer. Baby Mister: Justin Akers. Baby Miss: Nola...

Parkersburg Homecoming Easter Pageant results released

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - As many may be wondering if the harsh winds that happened this past weekend, may have interfered with the construction. A spokesperson with the Parkersburg Bridge partners group says that construction is going well and moving forward. Kokosing — the general contractor — has completed the...

Construction on Memorial Bridge still on track after winds from weekend

Athens, OH

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - AEP Ohio is proposing rural broadband projects in eight southeast Ohio counties. AEP’s Lisa Kelso, the vice president of regulatory and finance, said it would allow their fibers to have a dual purpose. They could lease excess capacity to internet service providers. Counties impacted would...

AEP Ohio proposes rural broadband projects in eight southeast Ohio counties

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta College has announced its commencement speaker for Spring graduation. Washington State Community College president, Dr. Vicky Wood will be the commencement speaker. Dr. Wood says, “I am deeply honored to have been asked to deliver the commencement speech at Marietta College. Washington State Community College...

Washington State Community College president announced as Marietta College commencement speaker

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The strike that began last month at Profusion Industries in Marietta is coming to an end. International Chemical Workers Union Local 343 members voted unanimously on March 30 to accept a new contract proposal from the company, bringing the strike to an end. Union president Dennis Cliff told WTAP that the contract proposal ends the two-tier system that had previously resulted in unequal treatment of employees.

Union votes to accept new contract at Profusion, ending strike

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Fire Department said a house fire on Latrbobe Street on Wednesday morning started by accident. Parkersburg Fire Department Chief Jason Matthews said that some blankets that the dogs were using as bedding got too close to a gas fireplace and started the fire. Two people in the house got out safely and so did the four dogs. Two of the dogs needed oxygen, but were up and moving around when firefighters left.

House fire on Latrobe Street ruled accidental by Parkersburg Fire Dept.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Demetrius Gearheart has officially signed with Marietta College to continue playing football as well as his academics at the next level. After a great career for the Patriots, Demetrius uses his skills on the gridiron to get himself a college education as well as continue his love for the game of football.

Demetrius Gearheart signs with Marietta College

West Virginia State

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia State Bar has announced new officers and members of their Board of Governors and includes attorneys from Parkersburg. Angela N. Brunicardi-Doss has been elected to the State Bar’s Board of Governors. John M. Isner has been elected a member of the State...

Local attorneys elected as WV State Bar offices, members

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - More on the days events, at the Parkersburg Armory, veterans of the Vietnam War got the recognition and the welcome home they never received. The “Welcome Home” event brought veterans and their families together. The event welcomed home the veterans that returned from the...

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event held at Parkersburg Armory

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A former Parkersburg Police Officer named Bob Pickens passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday. After a short illness, he went to Genesis Health Care for physical rehabilitation. He was born in Parkersburg on February 19, 1933, and graduated from Parkersburg High School and later joined the Army.

“Officer Bob” passes away at age 90

Sharon E. Ball, 79, of Vienna died March 28, 2023 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center. Sharon was born on July 11, 1943 in New Haven, WV and was the daughter of the late Charles and N. Maxine Stewart Kirby. Sharon retired as a Preschool Teacher after 40 years at Wayside...

Obituary: Ball, Sharon E.

Vincent, OH

Immaculate “Marge” Macchia, 95, of Vincent, Ohio died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and Teresa Arpino. Marge worked as a phone operator, police crossing guard, and assembled parts for the lunar modules for the Apollo moon missions. The most important title she held was being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and faithfully prayed her rosary each night. In her spare time, Marge enjoyed crocheting and cooking. The tradition of cooking Sunday sauce and making her famous “Macchiaronis” serves as a happy memory for her family, which continues to be carried on through the generations.

Obituary: Macchia, Immaculate “Marge”

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Six members of the Parkersburg Big Reds football team have officially signed to college to continue their athletic and academic career at the collegiate level. Quayvon Cyrus is signing to West Virginia Mountaineers to continue playing football while his major is undecided. Aj Ellis is signing...

Parkersburg High School holds football signing day

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Marietta man entered an Alford guilty plea in connection with the death of an infant. Michael Dawson pleaded guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. An Alford plea allows Dawson to maintain his innocence while acknowledging there is enough evidence to convict him. That charge...

Marietta man pleads guilty in death of infant, sentencing on May 12th

Ellenboro, WV

Margaret Jean Hardman, 69, of Ellenboro, WV 26346, fell asleep in death, March 30, 2023 at Pine View Continuous Care, Harrisville, WV. She was born July 26, 1953 at Washington, DC, the daughter of the late George Curtin and Glenda Jean Lobaugh Polk. She was adopted by John Edwin and Margaret Elizabeth Cheuvront.

Obituary: Hardman, Margaret Jean

Florida State

Officer Bobby H. Pickens, 90 passed away on March 29, 2023. After a short illness, he went to Genesis Health Care for physical rehabilitation. He was born on February 19, 1933 to William and Beulah (Wilson) Pickens. He was born in Parkersburg, WV. After Bob graduated Parkersburg High School, he joined the Army.

Obituary: Pickens, Bobby H.

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River City Farmer’s Market vendor spotlight

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Owner of 100 acre wood, Linda Fagan, has been at the River City Farmer’s Market since 2000. “I’ve seen it...

River City Farmer’s Market vendor spotlight

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