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Athletic director arrested during Ripley High School game

RIPLEY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A West Virginia high school athletic trainer is off the job and facing charges related to a relationship with a student. Jackson County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook said that Ripley High School health teacher, athletic director and athletic trainer Steven Lough has been let go effective immediately following his arrest at […]

Ripley, WV · 1d

Wonderwall

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West Virginia ‘House of Horrors’ couple accused of abusing 3 orphaned children for years: ‘I can’t go back to that home,’ child tells investigators

Erica Lynn Sayre and Clifford Gale Sayre are accused of abusing three children in their care in West Virginia. BY: JACKSON COUNTY WV SHERIFF'S OFFICE A West Virginia couple has been accused of subjecting three orphaned children to years of physical and emotional abuse in what authorities described as a “house of horrors.” Erica Lynn Sayre, 45, and her husband, Clifford Gale Sayre, 46, of Evans, W. Va., each face six felony charges following an investigation by the Jackson County...

Jackson County, WV · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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The Way I See It: The Doodlebug connected Muskingum Valley communities

An odd little train with a strange name once connected communities up and down the Muskingum Valley. The Doodlebug, as the odd little train was called, passed into history on July 18, 1953. Doodlebugs were gasoline or diesel-powered railcars that consisted of as few as one car. The one that...

Parkersburg, WV · 8h
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NewsForce 24/7

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Shadyside Rallies From 19 Down in Final Minutes to Stun Eastern 27-26

REEDSVILLE, Ohio — With 9:40 left in its season, Shadyside trailed Reedsville Eastern 26-7. What happened next will be retold in Belmont County for years: Eastern fumbled on three consecutive plays, the Tigers pounced on every one of them, and Shadyside scored 20 unanswered points to stun the Eagles 27-26 on Friday night in a […]

Shadyside, OH · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Grand Central Mall celebrates renovations with grand reopening

VIENNA -- Grand Central Mall celebrated its grand reopening Friday with new flooring, lighting and food court furnishings, an expanded bookstore and a pledge from its owners to continue investing in the shopping center. Community members, local officials and business representatives gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included performances by...

Vienna, WV · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Warren’s Luke Rettenberger repeats as All-Ohioan in cross country

OBETZ, Ohio -- Warren's Luke Rettenberger and Shenandoah Zep’s Ida Estadt and Joel Tewksbary each earned All-Ohio status here Saturday during the OHSAA state cross country meet at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. Rettenberger, who was All-Ohio as a junior in 2025, cracked the coveted top 24 in 19th...

Obetz, OH · 1d

NBC4 Columbus

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Ohio man wanted in infant’s death arrested on murder charge

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man wanted in connection with the death of a 3-month-old in Athens County is in custody and now facing a murder charge. According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, William McCassliter was arrested Wednesday, and court records show he is facing seven charges – two counts of murder, two counts […]

Athens County, OH · 2d

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Coaches meet at the WVSSAC Headquarters to set dates, times and locations for playoff matchups

Williamstown, Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, St. Marys, Ritchie County and Doddridge County are preparing for first-round games.

Parkersburg, WV · 13h

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I-77, northbound on ramp, closure scheduled

Wood County, W.Va. (WTAP) - The I-77, northbound ramp will be closed at Exit 174 (WV 47, Staunton Avenue) for a guardrail installation. The closure is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could...

Wood County, WV · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Young at Heart announces November meeting

The Young at Heart senior ministry of First United Methodist Church at 1001 Juliana St., Parkersburg, will sponsor an open discussion on loneliness: what it is, and how to manage it. Titled "What Do I Do Now? - Coping When Alone" the program will focus on anticipated, as well as unanticipated, situations older adults deal with alone.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

WTAP

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Second data center proposed in Waterford Township

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A second data center project is being considered in Waterford Township, according to a letter Washington County Commissioner Charlie Schilling read at Thursday’s Washington County Commission meeting. The letter from developer Continuum Partners describes a proposed data center called “Project Crystal.” The data center would...

Washington County, OH · 2d

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Baby boy follows dad’s beat with early love of drumming

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - At just 13 months old, Kaysen Gray Calhoun is already following in his dad’s footsteps — one drumbeat at a time. Kaysen, the son of Tanner Calhoun and Mandie Johnson, became interested in drumming after watching his father play. Now, with a pair of drumsticks and headphones, he’s trying his hand at the full-size kit.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Julia-Ann Square cancels holiday house tour 2026, plans concert and neighborhood walk

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Julia-Ann Square Historic District’s annual Christmas house tour has been canceled this year as two prominent neighborhood families move away, including the owners of a home that has long served as the event’s anchor. Julie Deklavon, the district’s corresponding secretary, said the timing...

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

WOUB

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Shadyside holds out on the road against Eastern after a miraculous fourth quarter comeback

REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Shadyside Tigers (10-2) traveled to Reedsville to take on the Eastern High School Eagles (8-3) in a second round playoff matchup. The Tigers looked to continue their momentum after taking down South Gallia 41-6 in the first round. On the other side, the Eagles looked to hold steady after taking a week off thanks to their first round bye.

Shadyside, OH · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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WVU legend Schmitt makes appearance in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG -- Nothing quite brings Mountaineer fans together like Owen Schmitt. The West Virginia football legend was the featured guest during a Parkersburg Homecoming fundraiser Saturday night. All proceeds benefitted the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. Schmitt signed autographs, took photos and answered questions. There was an online auction, and fans in...

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Investment: Opportunity Zones can make a difference

With the dust still settling from Tuesday's general election results, Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave us a reminder of the kind of work voters are hoping will be accomplished in our communities, as he announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52 census tracts in West Virginia as Opportunity Zones.

Wood County, WV · 8h

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Holiday in the Park returns for upcoming holiday season

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Holiday in the Park is back on for the upcoming holiday season, according to the committee’s secretary, Jonelle Merritt. Merritt said 20 people expressed interest in getting involved with the holiday tradition following a recent October community meeting. Merritt said the committee’s most pressing issue...

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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Meet Charlie! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Meet Charlie! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!. Charlie is a six-year-old Shephard mix who was an owner surrender. He is great with other dogs but hasn’t been cat tested. He would do well in an active home with kids. Even though he is...

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

Metro News

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Wheeling Central caps regular season with 35-33 win at Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Four Maroon Knights found the end zone and the team rallied after the loss of starting quarterback Nico Kusic to injury to deny Williamstown a perfect regular season, 35-33 in the regular season finale for both teams. In a back-and-forth contest where neither team led by...

Williamstown, WV · 2d