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Fatal Plane Crash

Last Updated: 11:49 PM 05/12/08 - Two people are dead after a mid-day plane crash Monday in Morgan County.
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Two Tickets To Paradise

Last Updated: 10:47 PM 05/12/08 - Eddie Money is coming to Parkersburg Homecoming! (Full Story)
Tying Up in Belpre
Last Updated: 10:37 PM 05/12/08 - Belpre City Council is preparing a contract to allow sternwheelers to tie up at Civitan Park for the next year and a half. (Full Story)
Do You Know These Officers?

Last Updated: 9:20 PM 05/12/08 - At the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 79 ceremony Monday, the Parkersburg Art Center unveiled a display of photos of Parkersburg officers from the past but now they need your help.
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National Police Week

Last Updated: 11:58 PM 05/12/08 - This week marks National Police Week, also known as Law Enforcement Memorial Week, to honor officers across the country for their sacrifices. (Full Story)
Preparing For Primary Elections

Last Updated: 11:58 PM 05/12/08 - Counties all over the mountain state are preparing for Tuesday's primary election.
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Authorities Are Investigating A Small Plane Crash In Morgan County.

Last Updated: 11:42 PM 05/12/08 - Morgan County authorities are searching for what's left after a small plane crashed Monday afternoon. (Full Story)
Open For Independents

Last Updated: 11:52 PM 05/12/08 - Yes, independent voters can cast primary ballots for Democrats or Republicans. (Full Story)
The Other Election
Last Updated: 5:42 PM 05/12/08 - The West Virginia primary is getting a lot of attention from the national press...but primarily because it's a presidential primary. There will be a lot of local issues to consider as well.
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911 Lines Not Working Properly

Last Updated: 5:33 PM 05/12/08 - If you placed a 911 call this morning, the Wood County 911 Center might not have gotten it! (Full Story)
Donations Down For "Stamp Out Hunger"

Last Updated: 6:26 PM 05/12/08 - Area post offices did their best to "Stamp Out Hunger" this past Saturday, but it looks like they didn't collect as much food as they have in previous drives. (Full Story)
Live WV Primary Results
Last Updated: 3:40 PM 05/12/08 - Live West Virginia Primary Results (Full Story)
Tractors, Trailer Stolen

Last Updated: 11:30 PM 05/11/08 - More than 30-thousand dollars worth of equipment has been reported missing in Marietta and authorities are on the lookout. (Full Story)
Mother's Day Every Day At Hospital

Last Updated: 9:16 PM 05/12/08 - This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day but at St. Joseph's Hospital nurses say Mother's Day is every day there.
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Education and The Economy

Last Updated: 10:52 PM 05/11/08 - Washington State Community College is working to pull the economy of Ohio forward through education. (Full Story)
Celebrating Mother's Day With Music

Last Updated: 10:51 PM 05/11/08 - To celebrate this Mother's Day, the Evergreen Arts and Humanities Series hosted it's third annual Mother's Day Concert for the public at Washington State Community College.
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Art Exhibit Relates To Plight of Refugees

Last Updated: 10:52 PM 05/11/08 - In Marietta Sunday, local artist Thaddeus Brejwo had his artwork on display but in case you missed it you can still check out through June 12. (Full Story)
Mother's Day Near Miss
Last Updated: 6:33 PM 05/11/08 - Tornado watches near Charleston clip the WTAP Viewing area Sunday. (Full Story)
Working to "Stamp Out Hunger"

Last Updated: 7:30 PM 05/11/08 - Postal workers across the nation are working to put an end to hunger. Saturday the National Association of Letter Carriers held their 15th Annual Stamp Out Food Drive and many local branches in the area helped out. (Full Story)
Selling Flowers Before The Big Day

Last Updated: 7:31 PM 05/11/08 - Mother's Day is one of the busiest times for florists and Saturday was the last day of the rush to deliver orders before the big day Sunday. (Full Story)
Police: Apparent Murder-Suicide in Vienna

Last Updated: 9:47 AM 05/12/08 - Vienna Police are investigating what they're calling a murder-suicide. (Full Story)
Motorcycle Crash

Last Updated: 12:00 AM 05/10/08 - A motorcyclist is in the hospital, after crashing right into the back of a car. But one thing was on his side. (Full Story)
Clinton Urges West Virginians: Get Out The Vote

Last Updated: 1:19 AM 05/10/08 - Former President Bill Clinton wraps up a day of campaigning in West Virginia with a stop in Ripley. (Full Story)
Family Arrested For Marijuana
Last Updated: 10:37 PM 05/09/08 - A mother, father, and son are all behind bars for allegedly growing marijuana plants in their home.
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Workers Donate Time To Fix Harmar Bridge

Last Updated: 11:55 PM 05/09/08 - Historic Harmar Bridge is one step closer to being open to pedestrians thanks to many skilled workers in the area.
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WV 14 Scheduled To Reopen

Last Updated: 8:34 PM 05/09/08 - After more than a year, a section of West Virginia Route 14 is set to open up for travel again soon.
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West Virginia "Wild and Wonderful" Again

Last Updated: 8:52 PM 05/09/08 - You may have noticed driving this week that the West Virginia welcome signs no longer read "Open for Business." (Full Story)
Special Needs Awareness

Last Updated: 11:43 PM 05/12/08 - Local and state officials were in Parkersburg Friday to learn about special needs providers and their families. (Full Story)
Fatal Fire In Barlow

Last Updated: 6:44 PM 05/09/08 - A Barlow house went up in flames this morning, with an elderly woman inside, but rescue crews couldn't reach her in time. (Full Story)
Rental Parking Spaces Offered In Marietta

Last Updated: 6:28 PM 05/09/08 - Starting June 1st, the city of Marietta will be renting out half of the spaces in the Parking Partners lot on Second Street. (Full Story)
Dedication Ceremonies In Marietta

Last Updated: 6:21 PM 05/09/08 - In Marietta, not one, but two dedication ceremonies took place, thanking some very special people who recently served the community. (Full Story)
Chef Walter Miller Cooks For WTAP @ 5

Last Updated: 9:38 PM 05/09/08 - Chef Walter Miller of Marietta College cooks Simple Seared Salmon, Lemon Picatta Sauce on WTAP @ 5. (Full Story)
WV Tourism Celebration

Last Updated: 5:47 PM 05/09/08 - Wood County is open for business. The business of tourism, that is. (Full Story)
CCMH Honors Nurses

Last Updated: 5:42 PM 05/09/08 - Out of ten, there was one. And according to her fellow nurses, she's one very special, very dedicated woman who Friday earned the title of Nurse of the Year. (Full Story)
Going Green, Saving Green...It's That Easy!

Last Updated: 2:40 PM 05/09/08 - Going green seems to be a new way of life that's sweeping the U.S., not to mention, the world. Its a win-win, saving our environment and saving you a few bucks.

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Bomb Threat at Athens High School

Last Updated: 1:05 PM 05/09/08 - After an extensive bomb search, classes were held Friday at Athens High School. (Full Story)
Washington County Fatal Fire

Last Updated: 12:44 PM 05/09/08 - Officials are investigating after a fatal fire in Washington County Friday morning.
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Come Home: Greg Varndell

Last Updated: 12:29 PM 05/09/08 - Meet Pastor Greg in this week's Come Home. 05-08-2008 (Full Story)
Pucker Up Porky!

Last Updated: 10:59 AM 05/09/08 - Teachers and administrators at Lubeck Elementary School puckered up for Porky! (Full Story)
Drug Arrests in Nelsonville

Last Updated: 12:20 AM 05/09/08 - Six Nelsonville residents were arrested in conjunction with a heroin ring police have been investigating for a year. (Full Story)
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