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Campus Martius Museum is a blue star museum for 2024
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After a successful year last year being a blue star museum Campus Martius Museum announced they will be taking on the same initiative for 2024. Being a blue star museum means that active duty military members and their families will be allowed free admission from May 18 - September 2 with a valid military ID.
Ohio man found naked in stranger’s home, arrested for burglary and theft
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — On Wednesday, May 8, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on Sparling Road, Waterford Township, after the homeowner found a weed eater and chainsaw that did not belong to them on their property. According to officials, Deputy Tucker recovered the mysterious items and was on his […]
McElroy named 2023 Marietta Officer of the Year
MARIETTA — The Marietta Police Department honored one of its own Monday morning as it kicked off National Police Week by holding a ceremony to name its 2023 Officer of the Year. Police Chief Katie Warden stood in front of the memorial to fallen Washington County police officers on...
Marietta Noon Lions seeking volunteers for Bridge of Heroes
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Marietta Noon Lions is bringing back their annual Bridge of Heroes display to the Putnam St. bridge. Over 200 flags will be placed across the bridge each with their own individual story. Each flag that is placed has a sponsor attached to support a local veteran, on the flags they will have the veteran’s name, branch, years of service and a specific honor.
In a digital world, this Ohio artist keeps his posters old-school
The walls of a small shop in the downtown strip of Marietta look more like a concert venue. The plastered posters boast bright sketches with the names of world-renowned musicians: Willie Nelson. John Prine. Soundgarden. Indigo Girls. And a lot of Billy Strings. The illustrations are varied, but you can...
Yellowjacket boys hoping to compete for W.Va. single-A state track crown
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County boys track and field program seeks to continue its success which resulted in a Little Kanawha Conference and regional title, and see where the chips fall in an attempt to dethrone defending Class A state champion Buffalo. The two-day West Virginia High School...
Marietta College welcomes new President-Elect Stuebner to campus
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The new President-Elect of Marietta College received quite the welcome early Wednesday afternoon. Students, faculty, and staff all gathered at the Dyso-Baudo recreation center on the Marietta College campus to welcome President-Elect Dr. Sue Stuebner. The event featured a speech from Stuebner as she told the...
Meadowbrook High School throws a Mystery at the Mansion prom
Saturday rain cleared out just in time for Meadowbrook High School students to enjoy their 2024 prom at Skyline Event Center in Noble County. Students had to decipher who the killers were from a list of suspects. The suspect list was made up entirely of the prom court − with the king and queen ultimately unveiled as the culprits. ...
Williamstown’s Austin Bosgraf signs with Fairmont State tennis
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown senior Austin Bosgraf signed Monday to continue both his academic and athletic careers at Fairmont State University. “It feels really good. I have been ready to know where I want to go for a long time. The college application process is a big workload, so I was happy to finally have somewhere I was looking forward to,” said Bosgraf after committing to the Fighting Falcons.
West Virginia and Ohio could see severe weather including hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh is issuing a warning of potential severe weather for parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Showers and thunderstorms will cross the region today with low pressure, according to the National Weather Service. “There remains a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which […]
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