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Officials release more info on body found in Muskingum River
MARIETTA — Authorities have released more information about the body that was discovered on the west bank of the Muskingum River in Harmar on Tuesday evening. According to Marietta Police Captain Ryan Huffman the body was discovered by a coach. “A coach for the Marietta College crew team had...
Four people charged after shooting reported in Parkersburg, police say
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Four people were charged after a shooting was reported in Parkersburg on Saturday, police said. The arrests stem from an incident about 8 a.m. in the 1600 block of Tygart Street where Robert Aguilar, 27, was found with a gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Parkersburg Police Department.
Struggling Mountain State College closes its doors
PARKERSBURG — After 136 years of serving the educational needs of the community, Mountain State College has closed. The college had its last day for students on March 14, said college director Judith Sutton on Wednesday. “Unfortunately, it was a very heartbreaking decision for us,” she said. “As a...
Cut From a Tough Cloth: Wood County officials recognize victim advocates on Denim Day
PARKERSBURG — Recognition bestowed upon advocates of sexual assault victims at Wood County’s Denim Day event Wednesday in Bicentennial Park wasn’t sought — but it was appreciated. “It meant a lot today,” said Candice Gabriel, program manager at North Star Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that...
Nominations for seven Parkersburg City Council seats on primary ballots
PARKERSBURG — Voters in Parkersburg will narrow the field in seven City Council districts in the upcoming primary, with the occupants of all nine seats and the mayor’s office starting in 2025 to be determined in the fall. Neither Mayor Tom Joyce, a Republican, nor Democrat Sherry Dugan,...
WV Trucking Association Announces State Driving Champions & Safety Award Winners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For an incredible third time, professional truck driver Larry Gorby, a driver for XPO and resident of Charleston, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 20th, in Parkersburg. Gorby, who has been a professional truck driver for 33 years, took the […]
How to vote in Wood County, WV
The start of a big election year is here, and between now and November West Virginians will have the opportunity to weigh in on a lot of important races. This all starts with the May primary election on May 14, 2024: voters will have a chance to choose Republican, Democratic or Mountain Party ballots, and pick candidates for a U.S. Senate seat, both of West Virginia’s U.S. representatives, and every statewide office including governor. Plus, every seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates is on the ballot, half of the state Senate seats and circuit court, family court and magistrate judges in every county. And that doesn’t even include all of the crucial county and municipal jobs, like boards of education and county sheriff.
Parkersburg asphalt paving project begins on Wednesday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Wednesday Parkersburg will begin their 2024 city-wide asphalt paving project. If your street is on the list for resurfacing the city says a flyer should have been left on your door with important information. The project will pave 7.82 miles which is a 9% increase...
Wood County real estate transfers
PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County between March 11-15: * Jordan Thornhill to Isaac C. Colgrove, part tract lot 13 Camden Farms addition number two and lot 0.20 acres Stella Street less right of way, Parkersburg City District, $70,000. * Elmer LLC to Alysia...
Candlelight vigil to be held Friday in Newport following fatal birthday party crash last weekend
NEWPORT, Mich. (WTVG) - The Berlin Township community is coming together in the midst of tragedy. A candlelight vigil will be held Friday at the Swan Boat Club where two siblings ages 4 and 8 were killed, and 15 others were injured on April 20 after an alleged drunk driver crashed into the building during a children’s birthday party.
Rain out of the way for the morning commute
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Some showers and gusty winds pushed through the Mid-Ohio Valley last night ahead of a cold front. That has now passed through and kicked out any shower activity for the morning commute. Roads are drying out but will be a bit damp as the sun rises this morning. Cloud cover will be ample this morning but will diminish to partly cloudy skies before the lunchtime hour and continue into the afternoon. Temperatures will be on the mild side to start with 50s across the region, but with the cold front passing by, we will not warm up that much this afternoon. Daytime highs will only be in the mid-60s, a bit cooler than yesterday afternoon. Winds will be on the lighter side today with a northwest wind of around 5 to 10 mph.
WVU Medicine Camden Clark CEO Steve Altmiller to retire
PARKERSBURG — Steve Altmiller will be retiring as the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg at the end of the summer. The medical center issued a press release Wednesday saying Altmiller will be retiring on Aug. 31. Altmiller joined the Health System in...
Mid-Ohio Valley Odds and Ends
PARKERSBURG — Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action Group is accepting applications through September for participation in a program in the 2024-25 school year for youth in grades 9-12 who have an interest in environmental and climate issues and would like to work on a long-term, service-type project of their choosing over the course of the school year, in either their school or larger community.
PACF “Extra Mile Challenge” matches $1:$1 up to $225,000
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Some community members are going the extra mile for the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation to help them continue to be able to give back the community. It’s called the “extra mile challenge”. Julie Posey is the Senior Development and Stewardship Officer for the foundation.
Marietta woman among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024
MARIETTA — A Marietta native was listed on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Lauren Blauvelt, daughter of Rick and Susan Blauvelt of Marietta, is the co-chair of Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, the organization that pushed to get the Ohio Issue 1 abortion rights amendment put on the ballot and adopted in November.
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