Parkersburg, WV

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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.

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

Reva Lorene Buckbee, 83, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1940 in Jackson Co. WV, a daughter of the late Cecil Wells and Doris Cook Wells. Reva formally attended Grace Gospel Church. She enjoyed cooking, reading her...

Obituary: Buckbee, Reva Lorene

Zanesville, OH

Caldwell, OH

Kenneth Ray “Slink” Hendershot age 71, of Caldwell, OH passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1952 in Zanesville, OH a son of the late Harry Ray and Ruth Enid Garvin Hendershot.

Obituary: Hendershot, Kenneth Ray

Richard Eliott Thomas, 85, of Parkersburg passed away June 3, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Obituary: Thomas, Richard Eliott

West Virginia State

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

Davisville, WV

Charles Richard Allman, 66, of Davisville passed away June 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. A private cremation will take place at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Obituary: Allman, Charles Richard

Washington State

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, June 8th. Artist Display- Joyce Boone: Watercolor and Alcohol Ink @ WesBanco. Camp Crawdad 6:00am - 6:00pm...

Arts and entertainment events happening June 8th-11th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

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

American Legion Baseball scores for June 7, 2023

Wood County, WV

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

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

Ohio State

Washington County, OH

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -The Washington County Republican Party hosted a Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday evening. The 2023 Lincon Day Dinner featured Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted as their keynote speaker. Money raised from the dinner goes to support the Washington County G.O.P. Judicial Fund, which will help the campaign of...

Washington County Republicans gather for Lincoln Day dinner.

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

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) – 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

Columbus, OH

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ohio Lieutenant Governor visits a Washington County education center. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is visiting the Washington Co. Career Center to discuss different career pathways. Husted is making an effort to travel to different locations and highlight all of the ways in which young people...

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted visits Washington Co. Career Center

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) - 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

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

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

Williamstown, WV

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Williamstown City Council officially adopted its residential group home ordinance on its second reading. Council members Jim Stage and Marty Seufer have previously explained the legislation’s purpose is to clarify the regulations residential group homes must abide by in Williamstown. Officials say the ordinance is...

Williamstown City Council adopts residential group home ordinance

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

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta has kicked off its paving project with the installation of ADA compliant ramps. The Wood, Wirt, and Washington County Interstate Planning Commission funded a majority of the work ahead of the upcoming roadwork. The upcoming Front Street paving project is estimated to exceed $600,000 in...

ADA compliant work kicks off Marietta’s summer of paving

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

Charleston, WV

Ravenswood, WV

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man from Ravenswood is recovering after a hit and run on Friday. Jaden Sayre was on his dirt bike and was hit by a car that police say sped off after the wreck. Jaden’s mother, Lisa Turley said Jaden was put in an induced coma...

Ravenswood resident recovering from hit and run

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Obituary: Ball, Sharon E.

Sharon E. Ball, 79, of Vienna died March 28, 2023 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center. Sharon was born on July 11, 1943 in New Haven, WV...

Obituary: Ball, Sharon E.

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