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Back-to-School: Dealing with homesickness
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
Hailey Lanham
Being involved in campus activities can relieve some of those feelings by meeting new people and even including your family!
Local
Master class for ballet held in Parkersburg
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By
Hailey Lanham
The Artistic Director of the Charleston Ballet held a class for people of all skill levels to learn ballet.
Local
WVU Medicine Camden Clark hosts Health and Wellness Day
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By
Hailey Lanham
There were low cost vouchers available to get lab work done and many different information resources offered by WVU Medicine Camden Clark.
Local
Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival taking place August 8th-August 11th
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Many people involved are excited for all of the activities at the festival.
Local
Marietta holds annual collection weekends
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By
Sarah Coleman
Marietta is helping residents clean up their houses with an event that is going on.
Local
A fire department in Wood County receives new engine
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By
Sarah Coleman
Members of the Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the arrival of their new engine.
Local
One person taken to hospital due to house fire
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By
Sarah Coleman
One person was taken to the hospital following a house fire in Belpre.
Local
St. Andrew’s UMC hold Big Give and Take event
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 7:24 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Umpleby said that this idea came from a Sunday School lesson about giving back.
Local
Local high school graduate signs with Marietta College for track
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By
Logan Riggenbach
Charles Putnam signed with Marietta College to run track.
Local
Dental Hygiene Care Demo teaches kids how to care for their teeth
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By
Logan Riggenbach
A dental hygienist from Coplin Health Systems taught kids about the importance of dental hygiene.
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Local
The Veteran Stand Down aims to help homeless and at-risk veterans
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By
Logan Riggenbach
The Veteran's Stand Down offers aid to veterans who need the support.
Crime
Welfare check leads to woman arrested on warrant in Vienna
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
One woman was arrested after officers discovered an outstanding warrant during a check welfare request.
Regional
West Virginia’s first astronaut, Jon McBride, dies
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 12:52 PM EDT
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By
Kassidy Brown
West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon A. McBride had died at the age of 81.
Crime
11 inmates sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons in NCWV
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 9:54 AM EDT
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By
WDTV News Staff
Eleven inmates were sentenced to additional time for smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into prisons in North Central West Virginia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Local
Texas Roadhouse hosts Back to School Bash for kids
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By
Hailey Lanham
Texas Roadhouse is always trying to get parents, and their kids involved with different activities and show what resources are available in the area.
Local
Vienna City Council discusses plans for kayak launch
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By
Hailey Lanham
The launch is now back to square one, as the 12th Street installment plans are no longer happening.
Local
Back-to-school bash allowed one school to welcome new therapy dog
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By
Sarah Coleman
First Lady Justice introduced Doddridge County Schools to their new therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Program.
Local
Third WTAP Cares Food Drive takes place
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
The food drive will accept non-perishable foods and foods that can be easily acceptable.
Local
Consumer advocacy at Vienna Senior and Wellness Center
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Albright said you can contact her anytime for questions on scams and other types of information on frauds.
Local
Water line break near Murdoch Avenue
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 7:51 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Bennett said the break may have happened because of the heat.
Regional
Driver indicted in hit-and-run crash that killed Toledo cyclist
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By
WTVG Staff
Kenneth Pegler is facing charges in the hit-and-run crash that killed 30-year-old Nicholas Reinhart.
Crime
Parkersburg man charged with 6 counts of wanton endangerment
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
A Parkersburg man is being charged with six counts of wanton endangerment after an incident on Dudley Ave.
Regional
Former correctional officers plead guilty in connection with death of inmate
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By
Summer Jewell
The incident happened on March 1, 2022.
Regional
Advocacy groups seek appeal in case that allowed Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By
WTVG Staff
A judge ruled Tuesday that a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio can move forward.
Local
Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness, MOV is not expecting severe impacts
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties.
Regional
New tool can detect THC levels in drivers, officials say
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By
WTVG Staff
The test involves swabbing the mouth onsite instead of sending someone to the hospital for a urine or blood test.
Local
Purple Heart Monument ceremony held at Gold Star Park
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Medal of Honor recipient Jim "Doc" McCloughan, gave an inspirational speech to the large crowd.
Local
WTAP Cares Food Drive for Kids collection planned
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
The food drive will take place on August 8th at the same locations.
Local
Pleasants Co. Volunteer Fire Department received equipment to help pets
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By
Sarah Coleman
St. Marys VFD now has equipment to resuscitate pets.
News
Local dirt track racing star, Zach Wigal, talks about his racing career and returning to race at the Ohio Valley Speedway
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By
Andrew Noll
The Ohio Valley Speedway is gearing up for a fun weekend of racing!
News
The State Fair of West Virginia will be opening its gates for the 99th year
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By
Elle Gunter
The State Fair of West Virginia will be opening its gates for the 99th year.
Crime
Search warrant in Davisville results in 4 drug-related arrests
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
Agents said they located over two pounds of methamphetamine, over an ounce of fentanyl, and a large amount of U.S. currency.
Regional
Coal Symposium returning to Mercer County next week
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By
Robert Castillo
The event will kick off Monday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center, being put on by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias.
Accidents
OSHP investigating fatal crash in Meigs County
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
The Gallipolis Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash in Meigs County.
Regional
Breeze Airways announces flight from W.Va. to New York-Newark
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By
Josie Fletcher
Breeze Airways announced a non-stop flight from Charleston, West Virginia to New York-Newark.
Entertainment
“The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road” creep onto the MOVP stage!
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 8:01 AM EDT
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By
Alexa Griffey
The MOVP Junior production opens on Friday, August 9th
Local
National Night Out celebrated for its 9th year
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By
Hailey Lanham
Exposing them to the first responders in a positive light can have great impact.
Local
Teens learn Navajo Code at Belpre Public Library
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 7:27 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Charlie said it's important to have events like these and the library looks forward to future events for the rest of the summer.
Local
Rexroad running for reelection for Parkersburg City Council
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By
Payton Brooker
Rexroad discuses what issues will be addressed if he is reelected to Parkersburg City Council.
Local
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris selects her VP pick: here’s what local leaders think
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By
Kheron Alston
With this news, we took the time to speak to local party leaders about their reactions.
Local
Back-to-School: How classroom decorations can boost student morale
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By
Logan Riggenbach
Williamstown High School principal shares how classroom decorations affect students.
Local
Bernie Moreno visits Marietta
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By
Logan Riggenbach
Republican Senate Candidate, Bernie Moreno, visits Marietta while on his campaign trail.
Local
Back to school school bus safety tips
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By
Chase Campbell
Students return to school in just a couple of weeks. That means changes to traffic in the mornings and afternoons as kids head to and leave schools.
Regional
Attorney for Monongah speaks on officer’s resignation, community reacts
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By
WDTV News Staff
The mayor of Monongah announced on Tuesday that officer Nathan Lanham is ‘no longer employed” by Monongah.
Regional
Solar power plant approved in central W.Va
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By
WSAZ News Staff
PSC officials said the nearly $386 million investment could generate more than 300 jobs during construction.
Regional
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice in fight to keep historic hotel amid U.S. Senate campaign
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By
The Associated Press
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is in a fight to keep his iconic Greenbrier hotel.
Crime
West Virginia fugitive caught in Ohio, US Marshals confirm
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By
Alyssa Hannahs
US Marshals report that Moore had been on the run since July 2023.
Crime
Man arrested after trying to flee from officers during traffic stop
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM EDT
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By
Shyla Florence
A man has been arrested for possession of cocaine and fleeing from an officer after a traffic stop in Little Hocking.
Regional
Flames destroy church
Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM EDT
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By
Alyssa Hannahs
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Kimberly Keagy
The fire happened around 7:05 a.m.
Local
Stuff the Bus event comes to Vienna for the week
Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By
Hailey Lanham
The Peoples Bank in Vienna is helping the local kids in Wood County by collecting school supply donations.
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