Parkersburg, WV

Ohio State

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

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A poultry show was held in the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 25th. The Southeast Ohio Poultry Breeders Association held its 21st annual spring show in the junior fair building. The event featured an egg decorating contest, egg show, and fundraiser. Melinda McDerment participated in...

21st annual spring show in Marietta

Lowell, OH

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

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

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

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -Shop goers enjoyed discounts during a Cabin Fever Shop Hop at participating downtown businesses. 18 businesses had special sales for from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M on Saturday, March 25th. Each business donated an item or a gift card for the grand prize basket organized by Marietta...

Marietta businesses open doors for shop hoppers

Florida State

Waverly, WV

Grover Ira North, 83, of Waverly, WV passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 15, 1940, in Pleasant County, WV to the late Elden North and Evelyn(Powell) North. He was a 1958 graduate of St....

Obituary: North, Grover Ira

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

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

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

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

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

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame has announced the induction class of 2023. The list includes seven players and three coaches, and the list is as follows:. Terry Smith - Coach, Williamstown High School. Scott Stephens - Coach, Parkersburg South High School. Don Fosselman -...

2023 Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The game of cornhole continues to grow worldwide every year. Especially here in the MOV thanks to tournaments organized by Ted Dillon. American Cornhole League pros Dawn Rodgers and Mike Bechtel agree that one of the reasons cornhole has seen growth here locally is thanks to the tournament held Saturday.

Annual Cornhole Tournament continues to grow year by year

Barbara Ann Baker Wriston Flesher, 70, went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on March 21, 2023, at 2:22 pm at Heartland in Marietta. The family’s rock, friend and greatest blessing was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Selma Baker and her husband John Flesher.

Obituary: Flesher, Barbara Ann Baker Wriston

Davisville, WV

John Charles “Chuck” McPeek, 73, of Davisville, WV, passed away March 22, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on August 15, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Betty Stones McPeek Hendricks and George C. McPeek. Chuck was a...

Obituary: McPeek, John Charles “Chuck”

Lorain, OH

Gary Wayne Boley, 72, of Newport, OH passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1950 in Lorain, OH to the late Nelson B. and Betty B. Noland Boley. Gary graduated from Newport High School in 1968 and worked as a...

Obituary: Boley, Gary Wayne

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Parkersburg Police Dept. looking into items found for evidence value to investigation

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - And from that search, Parkersburg police Detective James Zimmerman says that a number of small items were found. Zimmerman says that the...

Parkersburg Police Dept. looking into items found for evidence value to investigation

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