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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

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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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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

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 News & Sentinel

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

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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

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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 · 8h

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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...

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Pioneers Down Wilmington 38-10 in Home Finale to Improve to 6-3

Marietta College easily defeated Wilmington College 38-10 on Saturday afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium in the Pioneers’ home finale, Marietta College Athletics reported. The Pioneers improve to 6-3 on the season and 5-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while Wilmington slips to 2-7 overall and 1-6 in the OAC. The game swung Marietta’s way in […]

Marietta, OH · 21h

Metro News

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

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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.

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Collins Scores Career-High 31 as Marietta Men Beat Bethany 94-82 in Opener

Marietta College opened its men’s basketball season with a win Saturday night, beating Bethany College 94-82 at Ban Johnson Arena behind a career-high 31 points from Trenton Collins, according to Marietta College Athletics. Collins, a Newark native who played at Utica, led three Pioneers in double figures. Mason Wisniewski recorded a double-double with 18 points […]

Marietta, OH · 22h

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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...

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Marietta Women Roll Past Penn State Altoona 84-54 in Season Opener

The Marietta College women’s basketball team opened its season with a defensive statement Saturday evening, rolling past Penn State Altoona 84-54 at Ban Johnson Arena behind a balanced attack that put 14 different Pioneers in the scoring column. Penn State Altoona scored first, but Marietta seized control almost immediately, according to the official recap from […]

Marietta, OH · 20h

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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...