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VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - A two vehicle crash on Grand Central Avenue sent one driver to the hospital on Sunday. At around noon, the driver of a maroon Honda Odyssey turned right out of the gas station at 7023 Grand Central Avenue. The Odyssey collided with a Ford F250 travelling south on Grand Central.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Earlier this week the state of West Virginia learned about the passing of Sgt. Cory Maynard. The trooper died after an ambush type situation took place where Maynard was shot and killed. The suspect of the murder was Timothy Kennedy who was arrested in the Matewan area of Mingo County.

G. W. Wright, agt., has engaged in business at 1219 Market. His business is to furnish every day the best of country produce, fruits, oysters, fish, etc. The word “fresh” applies to everything of this sort, for this market is fully replenished every morning. The very choicest and...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 16th annual Taste of Parkersburg was held Saturday. Despite the warm temperatures friends and family members showed up for music, food, and fun at Taste of Parkersburg. Bicentennial Park was filled with people enjoying food and drinks from local businesses. Along with a lot of...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg man was arrested on a warrant for over 70 counts Tuesday. According to Parkersburg Police Department, Robert Hickman from Parkersburg was arrested on a warrant for 72 counts of distribution and exhibition of material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A tip submitted to...

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - With schools being out for the summer, local law enforcement is noticing a slight increase in vandalism. Vienna Police Chief Mike Pifer noted that they have noticed a slight increase in vandalism at Jackson Park. They have cameras up around the park and, like other departments,...

Between May 20 and May 24, 2023, several individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail in Ohio. Bradley Matthew Gill, age 23, from Waterford, OH, was charged with multiple misdemeanors including failure to comply, obstructing official business, hit skip, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and reckless operations.

Several years ago I decided to take the time and drive around our town to see for myself what areas and places really needed some TLC. My first observation was a triangle in the middle of Emerson and Dudley avenues that was neglected with overgrown grass and weeds, which caused me to contact the city to see if they would help to correct this sore spot with light posts and beautification of the area. I was hoping to get nice fancy lights like the ones on Market Street downtown and they liked my idea. I didn’t get the fancy lights I was hoping for, but it was better than no lights.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Today at Parkersburg City Park the veterans museum held their annual ‘Stepping Stone of Honor’ event. At the event 89 bricks were laid in honor of veterans who served for our freedom. “Because West Virginia has the most veterans per capita in the country...

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - A ceremony was held in Vienna to dedicate a plaque in memory of former Vienna Police Chief Gary Deem. Former Chief Gary Deem was a part of Vienna Police Department for 44 years and 37 of those years were as police chief. During the dedication several...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – There will be lane closures in Parkersburg over the weekend. The center lanes of Camden Avenue will be closed just East of Division Street. The lanes will be closed from the morning of Sunday, June 4 to the evening of Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The...

MARIETTA — A total of 14 visits by riverboats are planned this year at the Ohio River Levee in Marietta, the Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau said. Visits will be by the American Heritage (formally known as Queen of the Mississippi) and the American Countess. The first two stops by the Countess happened May 28 and June 1.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 9:20 a.m., 6/2/23. Officials said Lisa Combs, a missing Charleston area mother, has been found safe Friday. Combs was last seen in the Parkersburg area on Thursday. ORIGINAL STORY. Officials are asking for the public’s help finding a Charleston mother who has been...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Washington County Veteran Service Commission will host their 5th annual Freedom Ride. The Freedom Ride brings many throughout the veteran community together to do something they love and that’s riding bikes. But not only bikes can participate in the ride many other vehicles join...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With rising temperatures and events like the Taste of Parkersburg kicking off the unofficial start of the summer, things are getting busy at the Parkersburg Welcome Center. Deborah Shaffer, a volunteer at the welcome center, said they’re seeing a steady stream of people coming in to...

PARKERSBURG — The 20th annual Woodmar picnic — for former employees of Marbon, Borg-Warner, GE and Sabic — is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at shelters A and B by the log cabin in Parkersburg City Park. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and a lawn chair. Questions can be directed to Sharon at 304-863-3942.

VIENNA — A popular book about John Wayne by a local writer is now in its 24th year of publication. “John Wayne: An American Legend” was written by Roger M. Crowley of Vienna, an expert on western movies and TV shows who was and is friends with many of the stars.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The City of Marietta is organizing four trash clean-up events. Mayor Josh Schlicher said the goal is to fill in the gaps of the city’s regular trash pick up service. There will be two locations in which multiple dumpsters will be lined up with people...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A house bill passed which will add another magistrate for Wood County. House Bill 2910 is setup to allocate additional magistrates in West Virginia. Wood County will go from four to five magistrates. Wood county magistrate, Jody Purkey said this was done after a study done...

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Two-Mile Race doesn’t have to be every man and woman for himself or herself. Businesses, families, schools, churches and more enter the shorter of the featured races as teams. “The News and Sentinel Two-Mile is an excellent opportunity to connect with...