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Tired of the same old routine and looking for a refreshing break?. Imagine yourself stepping into a place where the hustle and bustle of life fade into the background, replaced by the serene sounds of nature and the whispering trees. Welcome to Lake Hope State Park in McArthur, Ohio, a...

JACKSON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A tractor-trailer carrying soda and syrup caught on fire and crashed on the northbound I-77 onramp in Silverton Tuesday morning. That’s according to Jackson County dispatchers who say traffic will be blocked until further notice. No injuries have been reported. Dispatchers say the Division of Highways is on the scene […]

POMEROY, Ohio (WTAP) - The Meigs County Public Library in Pomeroy, Ohio is bringing back their Quilt Show for the month of October. The Quilt Show was an annual event before it died out. It was brought back this year when a few members of the knitting club showed an interest in the event.

Memorial Health System, headquartered in southeast Ohio, broke ground on a new hospital Tuesday. Once built, it’ll be the only women and children’s hospital in the region. “For the first time ever in this part of Appalachia, we're going to have a true women's and children's campus,” said Scott Cantley, the health system’s CEO.

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, a lantern convoy will travel throughout state and retrace the steps taken in the Battle of Point Pleasant. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250th Commission will mark the anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant by […]

With some going away to college for the first time, it can be hard to be far from home and their comfort foods. Here are some places in Athens that have the best comfort foods. Brenen’s Cafe. Brenen’s Cafe, located at 38 S. Court St., is open throughout the...

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Man charged with arson after admitting to squatting and then setting fires to two buildings he believed had no real value. On September 9, 2022, Kenneth Sasser Jr. was observed at the scene of two separate structure fires at 520 Camden Street in Parkersburg, Wood County, with ash and soot […]

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP)—It was an exciting day in Belpre as Memorial Health System broke ground on a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The special day was celebrated with performances by local schools and guest speakers. “It’ll have a medical office building that will house pediatric sub-specialists like...

HUNTINGTON, POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WTAP) -A three-day event meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and West Virginia’s impact on it will occur on Oct. 9. This series of events is a small part of a larger effort across the nation to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th...

School spirit is not something Athens Drive lacks, but a special club keeps it thriving behind the scenes. At Athens, the Blue Crew is the key to getting people excited about sporting events around the Drive. This year, Blue Crew has grown exponentially compared to years prior and student turnout to games has reflected that.

Southern and Belpre are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Southern Tornadoes will head out on the road to face off against the Belpre Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Since the invention of the tattoo over 5,000 years ago, body modifications have allowed people to express themselves and visualize meaningful aspects of their lives. A recently booming trend in the realm of body modification is permanent jewelry. Holly Ittel, a second-year graduate student pursuing a master’s in communication media...

The PLAINS - The Athens County Board of Commissioners took a guided tour Monday of the new 911 Emergency Communications Center and Emergency Management Agency, led by Director of 911 Emergency Communications Teresa Fouts-Imler. Athens County 911 will begin moving dispatchers to the new facility in January, but Fouts-Imler does not wish to do so prematurely as there are still bugs that need to be worked out. Dispatchers will be moved two at a time and Athens County 911 will continue to operate its current...

On a gorgeous fall Sunday afternoon after the parade ended, Avery Carter, 17, of Nelsonville, stood out from a total of seven contestants to take home the title of 2024-25 The Plains Indian Mound Festival Queen. Or, to be more accurate, she will take her title on the road. Indian Mound Festival queens are required to participate in a minimum of 15 other fairs and festivals during their 1-year reigns in support of other fair-and-festival royalty in Ohio. ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Madison and Jake Clevenger were expecting their first child back in 2021. She was put on medication for her blood pressure, but there were no other problems during her pregnancy. When she went in for her 39-week checkup, there was no heartbeat. “The hardest part for...

Charlie Adkins has dedicated his life to public service. He spent his career as a bricklayer at Ohio University, where he rose to the position of. Union President, representing the interests of university employees with the Local. AFSCME 1699. In addition to his full-time job, he has impressively served more...

ATHENS — In the nearly three years since its inception, SE Ohio Foodbank’s Bringing Healthy Home program has reduced preterm births by nearly 3.6%, according to recently released figures. The program, which strives to improve birth outcomes among underserved women in seven southeast Ohio counties, also showed measurable improvement in increasing infants’ birth weights and in reducing the number of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units. Since the program’s...

As the world progresses, it seems that everything is starting to become digital, and the sports world is no stranger to this new advancement. Esports, which are professional video game competitions, have seen a meteoric rise in recent years. The rise has been seen in all areas of the country...

“Narcandoit” is a student-run organization created by recent graduates, with the goal of spreading awareness of Narcan’s effectiveness in stopping overdoses. Narcandoit also aims to destigmatize overdoses. Narcan is an emergency-administered medicine that works quickly to reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is effective for opioid overdoses including heroin, fentanyl,...

West Virginia began distributing opioid settlement money at the end of 2023. Since then, counties across the state have been opening the door for applications and approving funds. The opioid settlement money was supposed to be used for substance use treatment, recovery and prevention programs, or supporting law enforcement in anti-drug measures. However, a look […]