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An interactive Hymn Sing concert will feature five nationally recognized gospel groups
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - . Rejoice Music is hosting its second concert of the year. Five national award-winning gospel groups will be coming together for an interactive Hymn Sing. The Gospel Music Hymn Sing will be Saturday, May 18th at 6 p.m. at the Blennerhassett Middle School Auditorium. Taj Rohr,...
Jordan wins another term as Williamstown mayor
PARKERSBURG — Incumbent Williamstown Mayor Paul Jordan has been elected to his third term as the mayor of Williamstown, with all 69 precincts reporting in the final unofficial results. The vote count was 546 for Jordan to 274 for challenger Jim Stage. Jordan said he’s appreciative of the community’s...
Free admission for first 200 kids Saturday at Discovery World
PARKERSBURG — Admission to Discovery World on Market will be free to the first 200 children on Saturday for International Museum Day, in partnership with WVU Medicine Camden Clark. “We are excited our local community hospital sees the value of engaging children in S.T.E.M. education and supports Discovery World...
PODA begins in Downtown Parkersburg next week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The city of Parkersburg will be bringing Private Outdoor Designated Area a.k.a. PODA to Downtown Parkersburg. This means that you will now be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages along Market St. but those drinks must be in a designated PODA cup provided by Downtown PKB and the beverage must be given to you by the permitted businesses.
Tucker re-elected chairman of West Virginia Credit Union League
PARKERSBURG — A credit union president from Parkersburg has been re-elected chairman of the West Virginia Credit Union League board of directors. Mike Tucker, president and CEO of West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, Parkersburg, was re-elected April 27 at the League’s 88th Annual Meeting in Charleston. Tucker...
Parkersburg, Vienna voters renew transit levies
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Voters in Vienna and Parkersburg voted overwhelmingly to approve the transit levies that fund the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority in the May 14 primary election. Transit Authority General Manager Mike Kesterson said the levy makes up a huge chunk of their operating budget, helping to pay...
Backyard Gardener: Colonial ‘kitchen gardens’ offer taste of history
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to discuss planting a historical or Colonial Kitchen garden. The Wood County Master Gardeners planted a kitchen garden at Henderson Hall, near Williamstown. This was the home of the Henderson family in Williamstown for five generations. Vegetables and herbs grown in the Heritage Garden were based on letters from the Henderson family researched by Master Gardener volunteers.
Marietta College welcomes Susan Stuebner as 21st president
MARIETTA — Marietta College held a ceremony to officially welcome its new president who will start in July. Susan Stuebner – who will be the 21st president of MC – was introduced to a group of students, faculty, staff and others at Dyson Baudo Recreation Center Wednesday afternoon.
Teen of the Week: Belpre junior Makayla Carmichael looks to career in math education
BELPRE — Makayla Carmichael, junior at Belpre High School, is active in the student council as Junior Class President, an honor student and a member of the school’s softball and volleyball teams. Carmichael said her favorite subjects at school are those related to mathematics. “It (math) is the...
Wood County ready for 2024 Countywide Spring Cleanup
PARKERSBURG — The 2024 Countywide Spring Cleanup Event will be held at the Erickson All-Sports Facility Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. Wood County Solid Waste Authority is putting on the event in cooperation with other organizations at the complex located at 4601 Camden Ave. in south Parkersburg, said WCSWA Director Sarah Robinson.
Survivors to lead lap at Relay for Life of Washington County
BELPRE — Two local cancer survivors will lead the “Survivors Lap” during Washington County’s Relay for Life at Civitan Park in Belpre Saturday afternoon. The Grand Marshal is Belpre resident Jennifer Woodyward who was diagnosed with stage IV bile duct cancer in July 2023. Prior to her diagnosis, she loved to bike, kayak, swim or work out at the gym.
New mini golf course coming to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A new mini golf course will be coming to Parkersburg on Wednesday. The course will be 9 holes but the owner has hopes in expanding to an 18 hole course. The course is a natural layout with obstacles including rocks and hills that are naturally built...
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