Washington State

Parkersburg, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The first Community Connections Expo was held at Saint Joseph’s Landing. Over 60 venders showed up, and within the first hour over 100 people stopped in to make connections with local businesses. Mid-Ohio Valley One Stop Coordinator Ryan Gainer shared the reason for the expo.

Community Connections Expo took place at St. Joseph’s Landing

Wood County, WV

Vienna, WV

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Commission met on June 8 to discuss the nomination of a Vienna Library Board member. Kathleen Stoltz, who has served on the library board under the commission’s appointment previously, spoke before the commission about the board’s role in budgeting for the library and organizing its business.

Wood County Commission nominates Vienna Library Board member

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - People are prepping the Point Park floodwall for the next stage of the mural. According to lead organizer Edward Escandon, this step will ensure the mural’s durability. It might just look like white paint right now but, by the end of the summer, Escandon said...

People prepare Point Park floodwall for mural progress

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - “Just numb, upset, angry. Frustrated I think is the big word,” David Fleming said. “Just the unknowing and deciphering in my head what could have happened. And just trying to find an end to it.”. Gretchen Fleming was last seen in the early...

Fleming family looks to continue keeping Gretchen’s name alive

West Virginia State

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Jim Justice this week announced community corrections grants this week totaling over 5.4 million dollars for programs across the state of West Virginia. Wood, Jackson, Roane, Pleasants and Ritchie Counties together are getting just over $320,000 that will be managed by the Wood County Commission.

W.Va. counties to receive community corrections grant funds

Marietta, OH

MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Marietta Main Street focuses on making their Second Sunday more accessible to seniors. Marietta Main Street’s goal for Second Sundays is appeal to everyone. This year they are making accommodations for seniors to better navigate downtown. From 12-4 p.m., the Washington-Morgan Community Action CABL bus will be providing a shuttle loop running between the 2nd Street Parking Partners lot, the Busy Bee Restaurant in Harmar, the Armory and the Lafayette. The shuttle is wheelchair accessible, and is easy to get on and off at every stop on its path.

Marietta Second Sunday to be more accessible for seniors

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wheeling Post 1 - 3.

American Legion Baseball scores for June 7, 2023

Sistersville, WV

SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) – Memorial Health System announced it will begin work on a new replacement hospital for Sistersville General Hospital. Memorial Health System purchased Sistersville General Hospital in 2020. The new Sistersville General Hospital was announced on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA)...

Memorial Health System receives funding to build new Sistersville Hospital

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) received funds from the state of West Virginia. North Star is a non-profit located in Parkersburg. The CAC provides a single safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, and child treatment professionals work together to investigate abuse, hold offenders accountable, and help children heal.

North Star receives W.Va.-provided funds to fill federal void

Anna Lois Capehart Plants Brown Johnson, 98, daughter of the late Dr. F.H. and Anna Capehart, passed away June 7, 2023 in Vienna, WV. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Plants, Paul Brown and Robert Johnson; seven Capehart brothers, Frank, Eugene, Paul, Gerald, Glenn, Jim and Bill; sister, Kathleen (Kay) Capehart Taylor; her son, Phillip Alan Plants; and her great-granddaughter, Lyndsi Rae McGourty.

Obituary: Johnson, Anna Lois Capehart Plants Brown

Cheryl A. Amick, 69 of Parkersburg passed away June 6, 2023. She was born in Parkersburg, May 4, 1954 the daughter of the late Eugene M. Hupp and Emogene D. Hathaway Hupp of Parkersburg. She was a 1972 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a former member of the...

Obituary: Amick, Cheryl A.

A 1956 graduate of PHS. She attended West Liberty College School of Dental Hygiene and held a license to practice in the state of West Virginia. She worked for Dr James D. Mendenhall and Dr. Forbes Hiehle for 46 years. She held offices in both local and state Dental Hygiene organizations.

Obituary: Wright, Gayla McGuffey

MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - A Washington State Community College Student of the Month finds her passion through a pastime. When coming to WSCC from St. Mary’s High School, Mary Dennis was set to study in the successful field of pharmaceuticals. Dennis quickly realized that she needed to have a personal connection in her line of work. However, instead of changing her trajectory, she continued studying pharmaceuticals and found herself becoming depressed.

Washington State Community College student discovers love for radiology

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The reigning area champs of legion baseball have begun their season as Parkersburg Post 15 is looking to make another state championship run. Post 15 finished their 2022 season with a third place finish in the state and a 30-8 record. This season, Post 15 returns...

Parkersburg Post 15 Legion Baseball Team kicks off season

California State

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Some flower suppliers are still experiencing the pains of the flower shortage. But one Marietta flower supplier is benefiting. Wildroot Flower Company owner, Lyndsay Biehl said the shortage is caused by supply chain issues and farms being shut down or transitioning — such as farms in California going from growing flowers to hemp or cannabis.

Wildroot Flower Company finding success amid flower shortage

Ohio State

MARIETTA, Ohio. (WTAP) - Marietta held its final public open house on its active transportation plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for non-vehicular transportation projects for the next five or more years. That plan will deal with how pedestrians get around, how sidewalks are for people with mobility aides, biking, etcetera.

Marietta seeks public feedback on transportation plan

Belpre, OH

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Belpre’s Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee met to consider putting in place a moratorium on the establishment of any addiction centers and sober living homes until an impact study is done. WTAP has more from city officials as well as a recovery organization at...

Belpre committee considers a moratorium on addiction centers

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Vienna City Council voted unanimously to sign an agreement to settle with Mylan Pharmaceuticals and AmNeal Pharmaceuticals. The council does not know the amount of money Vienna will receive because the percentages of money distributed throughout the state have not been determined. In other business, the...

Vienna City Council addresses several topics

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With the warm weather this time of year, you’re bound to see more motorcycles on the road and safety is a two-way street. When it comes to cars, American Motorcycle Repairs Owner Jerry Piggott warns that throwing things out of your window can cause a bigger obstacle for bikers than you might think.

Sharing the road safely - tips from a motorcycle expert

Pennsylvania State

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Marietta College Pioneers baseball season ended less than two weeks ago, and former outfielder and pitcher Brett Carson has signed with the Washington Wild Things, a Pennsylvania-based Frontier League professional baseball team. Brett says it was his dream to play professional baseball ever since he...

Former Marietta Pioneer Brett Carson signs with Washington Wild Things

Waterford, OH

Ray A. Needs, 70 of Waterford passed away at 7:30 am, Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 5, 1953, in Marietta a son of Francis and Mildred Wright Needs. Ray is survived by his four sons: Tony Needs of Marietta, Timothy Needs of Macksburg, Mitchell Needs of Marietta and Quinn Needs of Barlow and three grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.

Obituary: Needs, Ray A.

Williamstown, WV

Joseph L. McCray, Jr., 70, of Williamstown, WV, departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Joe was born April 22, 1953 in Ashland, OH, a son of the late Joseph L. and Elsie A. (Ross) McCray, Sr. He was a graduate of Harrisville High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Glenville State University. Joe retired from Axens North America following a 39-year career where he served as the plant manager. He greatly enjoyed hunting and being on “The Farm” in Tyler County. He loved playing cards with his family and friends as well as cornhole and he was an excellent woodworker. Most of all, Joe enjoyed making memories just being around his family and friends.

Obituary: McCray, Joseph L., Jr.

Buckhannon, WV

Grantsville, WV

Jordan Michael Welch left us on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the young age of 40. He was born on December 11, 1982, in Grantsville, WV but resided in Spencer, WV with his long-term partner Amanda Mayne. He was the son of Steven ( Lynn) Welch of Grantsville, WV, and...

Obituary: Welch, Jordan Michael

North Parkersburg, WV

North Hills, WV

Washington, WV

Davisville, WV

Mineral Wells, WV

Little Hocking, OH

New England, WV

Fleming, OH

Vincent, OH

Torch, OH

Walker, WV

Waverly, WV

Barlow, OH

Reno, OH

Hockingport, OH

Rockport, WV

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Arts and entertainment events happening March 30th-April 2nd 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...

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

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