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Parkersburg High School class of 1989 reunion set
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School class of 1989 will hold a reunion from 7-10 p.m. July 13 at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central Ave. Tickets and information are at https://tinyurl.com/mrx43pwp. Tickets at the door will be significantly higher and there’s no guarantee food...
Perdue proves pitch perfect in West Virginia University at Parkersburg competition
PARKERSBURG — Elizabeth Perdue, West Virginia University at Parkersburg welding student, won the second stage of the Pitch Competition and the $10,000 prize with her idea for a mobile welding business. The WVUP Pitch Competition gives student entrepreneurs an outlet to present their business ideas to community figures with...
Marietta Municipal Court freeing up general revenue funds
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - As the city of Marietta works to remedy its financial issues, Municipal Court Judge Randall Jedlink said the court sets its own budget and wasn’t obligated to make cuts. Still, he said it was personally important to him for the court to do its part....
MOV summer events to look forward to
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With summer quickly approaching, there are many events and activities that will be coming to the Mid-Ohio Valley. According to President and CEO of the Greater Parkersburg Visitor’s Bureau, Mark Lewis, there will be a “great” lineup of fairs and festivals this year.
Local group donates handicap swing to the Oak Grove playground
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Tuesday night the Pioneer Ladies Civitan Club dedicated a handicap swing in memory of their member, Diane Fox. The idea started with Oak Grove Christian School looking to add a handicap swing to the park and the Pioneer Ladies Civitan Club hopped right on the opportunity to make that change along with Pioneer Pipe.
Home Run for Catholics: City Park ball field to host Communal Mass on June 2
PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of area Catholics are expected to attend a Corpus Christi Communal Mass Sunday, June 2, at Bennett Stump Field in Parkersburg’s City Park. The four Wood County Catholic churches – St. Francis Xavier, St. Monica, St. Michael and St. Margaret Mary – will be joined by Catholics from Wirt, Pleasants, Ritchie and Jackson counties at what is being called the largest gathering of local Catholics in many years.
Arc Thrift Store says ‘I do’ to first Bridal Fair this Saturday
PARKERSBURG — The Arc Thrift Store on Dudley Avenue will hold its first Bridal Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The fair will feature wedding gowns and gowns that can be used for bridesmaids, mother of the bride or groom and dresses for guests attending formal or more casual weddings.
Community meeting set for Parkersburg’s District 4
PARKERSBURG — A District 4 Community Meeting will be held for the residents of Precinct 71 (Southside) at 6 p.m. Friday at the Gathering Church at 514 Myrtle St. where a lasagna dinner prepared by Marcia Westbrook will precede the meeting, and residents are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert. All residents of District 4 are welcome.
‘Best of Patsy Cline’ one woman show to be performed on May 31
STEWART, Ohio (WTAP) - Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will be helping put on a one woman show of the ‘Best of Patsy Cline’. The show will be performed by Allison Bradbury who is a member of the Wolfe Mountain Entertainment team. The show will be held on May 31...
Tracking storms for the holiday weekend
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Showers and thunderstorms will be moving out of the Mid-Ohio Valley this morning as we get ready for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. We will be drying out during the morning commute and continue into the afternoon. As we move into the afternoon, a stray shower or storm will be possible, but that is just about it for our rain chances today. Any outdoor activities planned for Friday afternoon and into this evening will be good to go. Temperatures will also be a bit warmer than Thursday afternoon, but the humidity will be sticking around. We start off in the low to mid-60s this morning and climb up into the low 80s for the afternoon high. Dew point values in the mid-60s will keep it feeling humid today and will push the heat index up to the mid-80s.
Marietta BOE accepts two resignations, hears project update
MARIETTA — Marietta City Schools voted to accept resignations of high school principal Chad Rinard and assistant principal Katie Cronin during its monthly meeting Monday evening. Rinard and Cronin’s resignations will be effective July 31. The board voted to accept the resignations without discussion. At the beginning of...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Phillip Neill recorded a hole-in-one Thursday at Minibel Par 3 Golf Course. He aced hole No. 8, an 82-yarder, using a 9 iron. The feat was witnessed by Neill’s wife, Sheri, as the two celebrated their wedding anniversary Thursday.
Medical Explorers program for teens begins June 24
PARKERSBURG — This summer, teens who are interested in a career in medicine can get a closer look with real healthcare professionals as part of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Medical Explorers program. The program provides an opportunity for young adults to step into the roles of...
Belpre’s Astorga excited, nervous for national spelling bee
BELPRE — Spellers from around the country and even the world, including Belpre City Schools fifth-grader Enzo Astorga, are gearing up for the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee next week. According to a Scripps National Spelling Bee media release, 245 children ranging in age from 8 to 15 advanced...
Police release names and charges for the suspects involved in a high-speed chase on Ohio Interstate 70
UPDATE: The Ohio State Highway Patrol have released the name of the suspects and their charges after a high speed chase on Interstate 70 in Ohio. Arrested were driver, Jamey Friend a 46-year-old male from West Virginia and passenger Deidra Hines a 49-year-old female from Parkersburg, WV. Both are facing charges of: Tampering with evidence, […]
Mid-Ohio Valley readies Memorial Day events
PARKERSBURG — Memorial Day programs organized by differing veterans organizations, funeral homes and service groups will be held Memorial Day Weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. * On Saturday, Sunset Memory Gardens on West Virginia 95 in south Parkersburg will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s program will...
Four arrested on drug charges by Washington County deputies
MARIETTA — Four people from the Akron/Canton area were arrested and charged with drug offenses after a traffic stop on Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced at a [press conference this morning. Deputies found a quarter pound each of fentanyl and methamphetamine, Deputy Sheriff Justin Peters said....
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