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Tea Party Candidate Forum
More than 60 citizens attended a six candidate forum, hosted by the Tea Party Monday night.
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House Fire On 10 1/2 Street
A scary evening for a family of four in Parkersburg after their three story home caught on fire.
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Beating Winter Heating Bills
Winter heating bills can be expensive, but there are products you can get to cut down on your heating cost.
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Wood County Salt Supply Update
WTAP checks in with the Wood County Garage to see if this years road salt supply is lasting.
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Tax Assistance
A Marietta-based organization is helping qualified individuals with their income tax returns.
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Slow Going
The snow that was left behind after a winter storm Friday night and Saturday...still has crews working to repair power lines that snow brought down.
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Bond Reduced, Conditions Added
A man indicted in January on charges of concealing a dead body and arson was back in court Monday.
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Winter Storm Warning for Snow AGAIN!
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 pm est Wednesday. A low pressure system will move northeast today. Snow associated with this system should overspread the region this morning. Some of the snow may mix with rain or freezing rain this afternoon then transition to all snow tonight & into Wednesday with strong winds.
Indicted Maintenance Supervisor Back In Area
Charles W. "Chuck" Moody, the former Washington County maintenance supervisor indicted for an alleged scheme involving the sale of light bulbs, has been returned to the local area.
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Local Chef Chosen As Finalist
A local chef has a chance at winning $5,000 thanks to her creativity in the kitchen.
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Boil Advisory Issued for 400 Water Customers Near Caldwell
Nearly 400 Pure Water Company customers near Caldwell are under a boil advisory after a leak has been fixed.
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Organizers: Weather a Factor in Less Attendance at Home Show
The Great American Home Show in Parkersburg still went on despite the snow this weekend.
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Watching The Superbowl
Millions of people tuned their television to the Superbowl, and some local people talk about their favorite parts.
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Bad Weather Good For Business
The bad weather has caused the sales at the St. Marys Motel to flourish.
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Life Without Power
A new Matamoras couple shares how they make it through days without power.
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American Red Cross Opens Shelters in Pleasants and Ritchie Counties
The Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is opening 2 shelters for those in need after Friday's winter storm.
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Wash. Co. Emergency Red Cross Shelter Closed
The American Red Cross Emergency Shelter in Washington County is now closed.
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38th Annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
Despite the snow, the The Allohak Council of the Boys Scouts of America held their 38th Annual Davis Anderson Memorial Pinewood Derby—The Allohak Council Championships--Saturday.
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Dealer Begins Fixing Recalled Toyotas
More than 20 Toyota customers had replacement parts for their recalled vehicles installed in Parkersburg Saturday.
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Troopers Seize 17 Pounds of Marijuana
Early Saturday morning Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a West Virginia man for allegedly having 17 pounds of marijuana in a rental car.
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Suspected Heroin Courier Arrested
After a routine traffic stop Saturday, Washington County officers said they found about $5000 worth of heroin and cocaine in a car a Marietta man was driving.
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Pleasants Co. Water Company: Customers Conserve Water
In Pleasants County, Route 16 Water Corporation officials are asking customers to conserve water for the next 48 hours.
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Washington Co. Remains Under Level 2 Advisory
Washington County remains under a Level Two Snow And Weather Advisory for Sunday, February 7th.
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Winter Road Refresher
As winter rages on WTAP has a snow and road refresher for you.
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Enjoying The Fresh Snow
Kids enjoy the fresh snow by sledding and snowboarding
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Partial Snow Total Reports
The National Weather Service reports 6" snow in Marietta and 7" in Newport, Ohio as of Saturday at 11 a.m.
Updated: A Winter Storm Warning Released
The winter storm warning has been released.
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Updated: Power Still Out for Many Area Residents
The heavy wet snow has knocked down trees and power lines this weekend leaving hundreds of Mid-Ohio Valley residents still in the dark Sunday.
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Re-Inventing Small Business
As national and state leaders try to spur job creation, many say small and mid-sized businesses are crucial.
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Recycling Electronics
Despite the inclement weather Friday dozens of people came out to recycle TVs, computers, and household appliances.
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A Missing Teen Has Been Found
A missing 16-year-old girl has been found.
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Washington County under Level Two Snow Emergency
Sheriff Larry Mincks has updated to a Level Two snow emergency for Washington county. Roads remain slippery and snow covered Friday evening.
Flood Warning Expanded through WV
The Flood Warning has been continued through 10:30 p.m. for many WV counties: Wood...southern Ritchie...Wirt...Gilmer..northeastern Jackson...Calhoun and Roane counties in West Virginia. Streams are at bankfull and rising slowly.
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Great American Home Show This Weekend!
WTAP personalities will be at the Great American Home Show Saturday and Sunday...the show runs from 9AM-7PM Saturday and from Noon-4PM Sunday.
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Flood Warnings Issued for WV Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 10:30 p.m. due to heavy rainfall swelling creeks and streams to bankfull. Some of the affected counties include Roane, Jackson, Mason, Meigs counties.
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Stocking Up On Supplies Before the Snow
The winter storm that is headed our way has many out shopping for the essentials.
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"State Of Readiness"
Road crews in three of the Mid-Ohio Valley's largest cities are prepared to clear streets during the major snowstorm that is expected Friday and Saturday.
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Gov. Manchin Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Manchin has declared a statewide state of emergency due to the winter storm reaching West Virginia.
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Go Red for Women
People across the country sport red clothing
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Dr. Law "Comes Home"
Pending an agreement on a contract...we now know who will be the new superintendent of schools in Wood County...and Dr. James Patrick Law says he's looking forward to coming back to the area he once called home.
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Road Crews Get Ready For The Storm
Road crews on both sides of the river are preparing for this weekends winter storm.
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Trying To Fix The Pedal Problem
A local Toyota dealership has received the parts to fix recalled vehicles.
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Gov OKs Changes To Start, End Of W.Va. School Year
The first day of classes could arrive earlier or later than usual for West Virginia schoolchildren, under a new law changing the state school calendar.
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Accident Sends 2 To Area Hospitals
An afternoon accident on Route 2 in Waverly sends two people to area hospitals.
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The New Leader
Dr. James Law, chosen Wood County's new school superintendent Wednesday night, says he's excited to be returning to his home county.
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Suspect Steals Safe from Parkersburg McHappy's
Parkersburg Police officials say someone broke into the McHappy's Bake Shoppes on Seventh Street and stole a safe.
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Belpre Kroger Seeks To Sell Alcohol
Another Belpre business, the city's Kroger store, plans to seek approval from voters to sell alcohol.
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Car Crashes into Shoe Store
A local shoe store wasn't busy selling shoes Thursday, but instead was boarded up after a car went through the storefront.
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Free Electronic Recycling Event
The Polymer Alliance Zone in conjunction with After Life Electronics will be holding an free recycling event.
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Remembering Kimberly Jones
Loved ones of Kimberly Jones's hold a candle light vigil to remember her.
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