Spooktacular MOV - Maxwell Family

Thank you to the Maxwell Family for today's Spooktacular MOV submission!

West Virginia broadcasting legend Frank Giardina dies at 72

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia broadcasting legend has died. Frank Giardina passed away Sunday in Putnam County at the age of 72. Giardina was a graduate of Dupont High School and Marshall University. He was the play-by-play voice of Marshall Athletics from 1977 to 1986 before...

Parkersburg South art students to paint bird houses for new sanctuary

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg South High School art students will paint bird houses for a new bird sanctuary in the city. City council approached the school about the project. Over the next few weeks, students will partner up to paint 10 bird houses donated by Wood Craft and Home Depot.

Chalk the Block brings color to downtown Parkersburg

Artists filled downtown Parkersburg’s Market Street with chalk creations during Chalk the Block, part of ArtOberfest. Public voting runs Oct. 19-23.

Stirring up good times at Apple Butter Stir Off

BELPRE - Belpre Lions Club hosted the 48th annual Apple Butter Stir Off this weekend at Citivan Park with Pioneer Presbyterian Church of Belpre. "We hope to have 200 gallons of apple butter," said Tom Webster, with Pioneer Presbyterian. "We start at about 7 a.m. and we finish (cooking) around 4 p.m."

Humane Society of Parkersburg brings dogs to Grand Central Mall for adoption event

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Humane Society of Parkersburg hosted its second Paws at the Mall pet adoption event from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Grand Central Mall. The event gave potential adopters a chance to meet five young dogs, including Pepper, an 8-month-old dog, and Señor Splash, a 4-month-old lab terrier mix, along with his two sisters.

Hit The Road For This Ohio Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely

There’s a restaurant tucked along State Route 664 South in Logan, Ohio, that has people driving from all corners of the state just to eat there, and honestly, once you see what’s on the buffet, you’ll completely understand why. The Olde Dutch Restaurant isn’t just a place...

Teen of the Week: Frum plays music as a key for his future

PARKERSBURG - For Kaden Frum, the beauty of music helps keep him focused on his goals. The 17-year-old senior at Parkersburg South High School has been involved in band and choir throughout his life and is looking at using that dedication in an engineering career after high school. "For as...

‘Pound for Pink’ raises awareness for those battling cancer in the Mid-Ohio Valley

Rockstar Wellness’ “Pound for Pink: Rock for a Cure” brought the community together to raise support for local residents fighting cancer.

Lottery Commission turning off 172 video lottery machines until Parkersburg-based operator submits required information

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery is turning off 172 limited video lottery machines at 26 retail locations at the end of business Wednesday because the Limited Video Lottery operator did not submit the required information to the Lottery Commission for relicensing. Lottery Acting Director David Bradley said...

In Your Town: River Town Grill

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) -River Town Grill is open 11 a.m. Sunday through Friday, closing at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends, and is open for brunch on Saturdays. The restaurant sells gift cards, introduces a loyalty program and is involved in the community, helping schools and local...

The Whites to perform at Opry

BELPRE - Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites will bring its family harmonies and decades of country music tradition to the Ohio Valley Opry for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 17. The Whites are recognizable from the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" The group performed...

The Way I See It: Elk may one day return to the area

When the first Europeans from New England arrived in what was to become Marietta, they found a rich assortment of wildlife in the area. Wolves, mountain lions, black bears and elk were common in the late 1700s across the area that would become Ohio. Hunting of all the species was widespread with the government, in many cases, offering payment for the skins.

Meet True! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!

Apple Butter Stir Off this weekend in Belpre

BELPRE - The granddaddy of local apple butter festivals kicks off Saturday morning at Civitan Park in Belpre. The 48th annual Belpre Lions Club Apple Butter Stir Off starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and continues into Sunday with food, entertainment and apple butter straight from the kettle and into the jar. Bottled apple butter will be ready at opening and without waiting, Jolene Reeder, president of the Belpre Lions Club, said.

People find unique treasures at the Trinity Book Sale

PARKERSBURG - People are looking for hidden treasures and unique finds at the 2026 Trinity Episcopal Church Used Book Sale. The sale, featuring hundreds of books over a variety of topics and genres, kicked off Wednesday at the church at 430 Juliana St. People can enter on the 5th Street side.