West Virginia State

Mason County, WV

Ohio State

Marietta, OH

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

Parkersburg, WV

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) - 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) - 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

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

Vienna, WV

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.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - During the Parkersburg “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” event, WTAP’s Alexa Griffey and Kheron Alston were given awards by the Marine Corps League. The two received Distinguished Service Awards and coins for their work with local military and veterans organizations. The two join Mitchell...

WTAP members receive awards for their work with local veterans

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) - 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

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

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.

Elizabeth, WV

Macfarlan, WV

Brenda Lenore Junkins, 65, of Macfarlan, WV, departed this life Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 11, 1957, in Elizabeth, WV, a daughter of the late Gail Clifford and Eleanor (Buzzard) Clark. Brenda graduated from Harrisville High School....

Obituary: Junkins, Brenda Lenore

MARIETTA, Ohio- (WTAP) - March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day. It was created in 2017, to give Americans the opportunity to say ‘Welcome Home’ to veterans who did not receive the reception they deserved when they returned to the U.S. 58,220 young Americans made the ultimate sacrifice...

Gold Star son reflects on father’s legacy ahead of Vietnam ceremony

Cutler, OH

Vernon D. Luzader, 80, of Cutler, OH passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at home. He was born July 27, 1942 in Burnsville, WV to the late Ernest and Queen Luzader. Vernon served in the Army and retired from AMP Ohio. He enjoyed drinking a beer, visiting, and talking about the old days.

Obituary: Luzader, Vernon D.

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

Williamstown, WV

Angelia J. Clinton, 69, of Williamstown, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, OH. She was born March 10, 1954, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late James E. and Betty A. Kauffman McAtee. Angelia was a 1972 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She retired from...

Obituary: Clinton, Angelia J.

Wood County, WV

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Kylee Border, a junior at Wood County Christian School, will be moving on to the American Association of Christian Schools National National Fine Arts Competition. Border said her competition piece, titled “Breaking the Cycle,” was inspired by on occasion when somebody said something very hurtful to...

Local student advances to national fine arts competition

Cairo, WV

Wilbert Paul Chapman, Jr., 89, of Cairo, WV, died March 28, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. He was born Jan. 9, 1934 in Smithburg, WV the son of the late Wilbert P. and Wanda Chapman. He retired from B.F. Goodrich also worked at North Bend State Park. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Wilbert enjoyed hunting and visiting with friends.

Obituary: Chapman, Wilbert Paul Jr.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - June 3rd is the 16th annual Taste of Parkersburg event. It will be happening rain or shine. Tuesday, they have officially opened up their volunteer applications. They are searching for volunteers in all three phases of the Taste of Parkersburg event. They are searching for volunteers...

Taste of Parkersburg officially opens up their volunteer applications

Meigs County, OH

Pomeroy, OH

William E. “Bub” Stivers, 98, passed away on March 26, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1924, to William and Ada Hawk Stivers. Bub served as a Medic in the Army during World War II, and he was stationed in England from 1942-1945. He was the oldest living World War II veteran living in Meigs County.

Obituary: Stivers, William E. “Bub”

Phyllis Eileen (Hayden) Reed of Parkersburg, WV, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 94. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Reed, parents, Albert L. and Jessie M. Hayden, brothers, Ralph Hayden and Charles Hayden and granddaughter, Amanda D. (Davis) Vaughan.

Obituary: Reed, Phyllis Eileen (Hayden)

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

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

Belpre, OH

Henry L. Antill, 69, of Belpre passed away at 5:25pm, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1953 in Marietta a son of the late Henry and Dorothy Mugrage Antill. On March 7 1973, he married Linda Friend who survives with their son Jamie...

Obituary: Antill, Henry L.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Pickering Associates presented its conceptual design for a recreation center that could be 58,000 square feet to the public. It would be built at Parkersburg City Park. It’s called PARC, which stands for “Parkersburg Activity and Recreational Center.”. Pickering Associates CEO Ryan Taylor said...

Pickering Associates presents plan for recreation center in Parkersburg

NewsBreak

Man sentenced in Mason County death investigation

POINT PLEASANT , W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man convicted of killing a man and attempting to hide the body in the bed of a truck was...

Man sentenced in Mason County death investigation

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