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Faithful gather in Parkersburg, Vienna to mark National Day of Prayer
PARKERSBURG — Communities around the Mid-Ohio Valley Thursday held National Day of Prayer rallies to pray for government leaders and American society. Rallies are organized the first Thursdays in May and were held in Vienna and Parkersburg, among other locations, where the weather was perfect, said Tim Baer, an organizer of the Parkersburg rally at Bicentennial Park.
Fire damages vacant Parkersburg building ahead of demolition
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Fire Department responded to a fire at 502 George St. at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday at the vacant City Iron & Metal building. Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews said there was a fire that lasted 10 minutes before fire crews were able to put it out.
The Beat Goes On: WVU Medicine Camden Clark celebrates 20 years of open-heart surgeries
PARKERSBURG — For 20 years, the Parkersburg area has had open heart surgery which has helped save many lives locally. The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center marked the occasion this past week to commemorate the milestone of the first-ever open-heart surgery procedure conducted in the region. Ritchie County...
Justice, Capito campaign in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG — Moore Capito, a Republican candidate for governor of West Virginia, and current Gov. Jim Justice, a candidate for U.S. Senate, made a dual campaign stop at Parkersburg City Building Friday afternoon. They both answered questions from attendees and spoke about their priorities in office, if elected. Capito...
Firefighter talks about International Firefighter’s Day
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - May 4th is International Firefighter’s Day and is focused on celebrating and thanking the men and women who we know as first responders. Being a firefighter is not only about fighting fires. There is so much more to it. “They have an animal stuck, little...
Getting hotter for the end of the week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - May is already off to a very warm start across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The official start of summer is not until June 20th, but it feels like we should be now in the start of June. Temperatures today will quickly heat up later this morning and into the afternoon. The morning commute will start off in the mid-50s and then we make our climb to the 80-degree mark, which should be reached by around noon. Heading further through the day, highs are going to climb into the upper 80s. We will be very close to the 90-degree mark, but we are not expected to hit that. Speaking of 90, that is our daily high temperature record for today. That was set back in 1959. Typically, we should be around 72 degrees this time of year. Not only will we be well above that today, but that will continue into Friday.
Salvation Army plans benefit concert for Give Local MOV
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley’s biggest day of giving will take place on Tuesday, May 7. On this day donations that are given to local businesses and organizations will help support the organizations through “dry months”. The Salvation Army of Parkersburg will be holding a...
Parkersburg ousts Ripley, advances in sectional
PARKERSBURG — Krista Durkin, Brynn Frye, Abby Roberts and Kendall Kimes had two hits apiece and Kylie Conley fired a six-hitter with nine strikeouts to help lead Parkersburg to a 5-1 Class AAA, Region IV, Section 2 elimination game victory Thursday evening at Larry Allen Field. The triumph keeps...
60K in 60 Days Campaign at halfway point, still time to donate
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Just one month ago the CEO of the Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club announced the kickoff of the 60K in 60 Days campaign. Lynn Reins, the CEO of the Parkersburg B&G Club, said the club is turning 60 years old this year they wanted to celebrate in a variety of ways. “This campaign is a way of asking those that support the club, have been affected by the club, have kids that attend the club, or were club kids themselves to get involved. Every dollar raised will be matched. we have a steep goal of $60,000 in 60 days - we can’t do that without community support,” she said.
Two athletes sign with Division II schools at Parkersburg South
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg South held signings for two athletes who will be heading to schools at the Division II level. The first signing had Xander Guinn choosing to continue his swimming career at Fairmont State University. Guinn decided on the Fighting Falcons not just because of the swimming...
Parkersburg City Park Bandshell renovated
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Renovations are taking place to the bandshell at Parkersburg City Park. The bandshell was built in the early 1930s and was due for some repairs. Crews are fixing the roof, repainting the building, fixing the trim, and more. This is one of the larger projects taking...
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — The Dixie Echoes and Carrol McKamey will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover at 304-488-0384. * Gospel Sing. Five gospel groups will perform in concert at 6 p.m. May 18...
Big Reds have strong showing in MSAC track
CHARLESTON — During Friday’s Mountain State Athletic Conference championship track meet contested at the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field, the Parkersburg girls finished third and the red and white boys placed fourth overall as Huntington swept the meet with Cabell Midland finishing runner-up on both sides.
Parkersburg High School Foundation awards Teacher Grants
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School Foundation announced the recipients of its 2024 Teacher Grants. These grants are designed to support teachers in enhancing classroom instruction and providing innovative learning opportunities for their students. A total of $11,728.25 was awarded to eight teachers across various departments at Parkersburg High...
Meet Bellatrix! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!
MARIETTA, OH. (WTAP) - Meet Bellatrix! This week’s Pet of the Week!. Bellatrix is a four-year-old terrier/heeler mix at the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. She has been at the shelter since last August. She loves everybody, men and women. She is good with children, but she is...
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