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Tracking rain and storms this weekend
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Despite the showers on Wednesday, our week has been overall dry. It has also been very hot with temperatures into the upper 80s yesterday afternoon. We were only able to hit 88 degrees Thursday afternoon, so we were not able to tie the daily high record of 90 degrees. Now, we are still going to be unseasonably warm today, but with more cloud cover around during the afternoon, it will not be as hot as Thursday. Still, we are going to start off on the mild side with temperatures across the Mid-Ohio Valley in the upper 50s to lower 60s. By time we hit noon, we are back into the low 80s and will continue to climb into the mid-80s this afternoon.
Defensive mishaps plague Spartans in shutout senior day loss
ALBANY — Not every senior day game has a happy ending. That was the unfortunate reality for the Alexander baseball team, whose senior day ended with a shutout loss to the visiting Marietta Tigers, with the Spartans losing 6-0. Alexander (7-10) just wasn’t able to get anything going on either side of the ball, mustering just two hits while also accounting for six different errors in the field. Camron Oberholzer...
Supporters of City Park ballot question to hold rally
PARKERSBURG — Supporters of an effort to put the question of whether Parkersburg’s proposed community center should be built in City Park on the November ballot will hold a “Save Our Park” rally from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the pavilion in the park. An organizer said...
Musical with a message
“Cabaret,” a musical which is dear to my heart, is playing at the Actor’s Guild. You should not miss this stunning performance, which ends this weekend. The acting and singing are phenomenal; rarely have I seen a cast so bonded. My father, William Stewart, was a B-17 bomber...
LKC track: Williamstown girls, Doddridge boys take home titles
WILLIAMSTOWN — It was a rainy one when the teams of the Little Kanawha Conference converged at Williamstown High School to determine track and field supremacy. The hosting Yellowjackets won the girls title, compiling 166 points through 18 events. Doddridge County was right on their tail throughout, finishing just five points behind at 161. The Bulldogs came away with the boys championship, beating Williamstown by a total of 139.5 to 119.
National Day of Prayer draws a crowd in downtown Marietta
MARIETTA — People gathered around the country to participate in the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, including in Marietta. According to the NDP website, it is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation and was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman and the day exists to mobilize unified prayer for America.
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...
Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito host town hall
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito hosted a town hall in the Parkersburg Council Chambers along with a meet & greet with the residents of Wood County to listen to their needs and concerns. Capito expressed good things are happening in West Virginia right now and...
Discovery World on Market names Shriver Gearhead of the Month
PARKERSBURG — Brady Shriver is the Discovery World on Market May Gearhead of the Month, an employee recognition program. “Brady has been with us since we opened. Not only does he serve as security, helping to ensure safety, a job which he takes very seriously, he also serves as a weekend team leader,” Melissa Wilson, operations manager at Discovery World on Market, said. “Brady is genuine and kind to both our guests and his coworkers,” says Wilson.
PHS GameChangers rally Williamstown middle school students
WILLIAMSTOWN — PHS GameChangers, a student-powered, substance misuse prevention movement that connects local students through a coordinated, comprehensive prevention education program, is spending three days at Williamstown Middle/High School speaking with sixth, seventh and eighth grade students about bullying, healthy friendships and how to recover quickly from difficulties. “It...
Washington County Relay for Life set for May 18
BELPRE — The Washington County Relay for Life will celebrate its 30th birthday while continuing the fight against cancer. This year’s event is slated for 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Belpre’s Civitan Park. There are 15 teams signed up now, but activities are open to the public, with no charge for admission, whether individuals are part of an official team or not, said Carmen Hathaway, senior development manager for the Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society.
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...
Marietta’s FFA team led by a family of coaches since 1978
SALEM, Ohio — For the last several decades, Allen and Scott Moore have been responsible for leading Marietta’s FFA team. The father’s and son’s coaching legacy started with Allen in the late 1970s and transitioned to Scott in 2008. The Marietta FFA team holds two state...
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...
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.
Schramm pitches and hits Williamstown into the LKC title game with 7-2 win over South Harrison
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Williamstown junior Parker Schramm tossed a complete game and he added three hits to help the Yellowjackets reach the Little Kanawha Conference Championship game with a 7-2 win over South Harrison at the Sue Morris Sports Complex. Schramm allowed six hits, walked three batters and struck...
Williamstown, Rancocas Valley girls lacrosse teams unite for Morgan’s Message
Everything fell into place perfectly. Coach Brooke Cantwell was able to combine three of the things she cares about most on one May afternoon. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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.
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