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Parkersburg, West Virginia, businessman gets 2 years in fed prison for tax evasion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A Parkersburg businessman who provided general building and specialty contracting services throughout the state with his River City Chem Dry has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for tax evasion. Brian E. Drake, 56, also was ordered to pay over $2 million...
A fantastic end to the week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - We have been dealing with the chance of rain for much of the week across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Now, a cold front has finally passed through and drier air continues to move in this morning. This is going to lead to a very comfortable Friday. Temperatures this morning are starting off a lot cooler with most of the region sitting in the low to mid-60s. As we move through the day, the sunshine will warm us back up into mid-80s. However, with less humidity in the air, this will keep us overall pleasant as we climb into the 80s.
Arts and entertainment events happening July 25th-28th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
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, July 25th. STEM Camp- grades 1-3 9:00am - 3:00pm @ Discovery World- Market St Parkersburg, WV. Wes...
State Police conducting sobriety checkpoint on W.Va. 47
PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg detachment of the West Virginia State Police, in conjunction with the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 8 p.m. tonight until 2 a.m. Saturday, on West Virginia 47 near Parkersburg, in the vicinity of the detachment. Motorists who wish to avoid the checkpoint may take an alternate route.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces scholarship, endowment
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Building a Sustainable Future Endowment Fund and the Judith Cottrill Smith Scholarship. A release from PACF said the endowment fund is aimed at providing resources to support sustainable and energy efficient projects/programs within the PACF’s service...
Parkersburg South’s Cameron Fallon on top at final stop of Callaway tour
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Parkersburg South golfer Cameron Fallon found himself in familiar territory during the final stop of the Callaway Junior Tour – the Tour Championship – Thursday afternoon at the Greenbrier Sporting Club. Fallon, who enters his junior season at South in the fall,...
Inside the Huddle returning to the Mid-Ohio Valley
VIENNA — At 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Buzzie Dils Park, The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg will be hosting its annual Inside the Huddle event. Tony Caridi, the play-by-play announcer for Mountaineers Sports Network, will speak to those in attendance, sharing the inside scoop on what’s to come for the Mountaineers in the 2024 college football season.
Parkersburg High School’s Stephen Myers, Dominic Way earn All-American honors
PARKERSBURG — Stephen Myers and Dominic Way, a pair of rising sophomores at Parkersburg High School, added to their trophy cases after recently earning All-American honors at the Fargo Nationals held on the campus of North Dakota State University. Way, who was unable to compete in the Class AAA...
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sells three properties at meeting
PARKERSBURG — During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sold three properties and moved its August meeting from Aug. 27 to Aug. 13 to discuss the sale of another property. There were four properties that were scheduled to be voted on Tuesday night by the URA...
Wood County Board of Education hears update on Summit Success Academy
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held a number of presentations Tuesday night. Summit Success Academy Dean of Students Tim Bauman spoke to the board about the success the academy has had since its opening three years ago. “Our kids are generally failing everything. They are failing...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
The Parkersburg South girls basketball camp, which is for all area boys and girls interested in basketball, will be held on Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31 at PSHS. Grades K-1, which will be from 10-11 a.m. is $20. Grades 2-5, which will be from 10 a.m. until 12:15 pm. is $65 and grades 6-7, which will be from 12:45 p.m. until 3 p.m. is also $65.
Parkersburg officials still mulling change to July 4 activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council’s Public Works Committee has voted to send further discussion for July Fourth plans to the Committee of the Whole. They want to form a committee of seven to nine community members, with each council member possibly nominating someone, to further develop the event plans and fundraising efforts.
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