Planning for Next Year
Last Updated: 11:13 PM 07/05/09 -
Thanks to several last minute donors the Marietta fireworks went off Saturday night but their future depends on money raised each year by the Washington County Fair Board. (Full Story) |
Investigation Leads to U.S. EPA Study
Last Updated: 11:09 PM 07/05/09 -
A recent study shows the levels of manganese in the Marietta area air exceeds background levels and health based guidelines but it's unknown whether or not the amount of exposure could cause health effects. (Full Story) |
Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Car
Last Updated: 10:01 PM 07/05/09 -
Two Columbus men are behind bars in Washington County after officers say they fled from authorities and one of them was in a stolen car. (Full Story) |
Heading Home After The Holiday Weekend
Last Updated: 10:41 PM 07/05/09 -
This Fourth of July weekend, AAA said that Americans traveling decreased 2 percent from last year, and a local rest stop is seeing the same.
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Jumping Into The Williamstown Pool
Last Updated: 9:30 PM 07/05/09 -
It's been about a month since the new Williamstown pool opened, and workers said that business has been going well. (Full Story) |
Two Dead in WV Plane Crash
Last Updated: 7:07 PM 07/05/09 -
Kenova, W.Va. (AP) -- The National Transportation Safety Board has upped the death toll in a plane crash Sunday to two. (Full Story) |
Camping For The Holiday
Last Updated: 2:26 PM 07/05/09 -
Over the holiday weekend there will be more than 18 million Americans camping out in RV'S, and even a local camp ground is seeing more people pulling in.
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Wing Thing
Last Updated: 2:23 PM 07/05/09 -
Despite the rain hundreds of people came out to the 5th Annual Wing Thing in Marietta on Saturday night. (Full Story) |
Gov. Strickland's Approval Rating Drops
Last Updated: 9:22 PM 07/04/09 -
As the battle for a state budget continues in Columbus Governor Ted Strickland's approval rating is slipping. (Full Story) |
U.S. EPA to Study Health of Marietta Residents
Last Updated: 9:17 PM 07/04/09 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is funding a local health study to see if manganese exposure could be harmful to your health. (Full Story) |
Celebrating Independence Day
Last Updated: 7:05 PM 07/04/09 -
On this day 233 years ago the Second Continental Congress unanimously approved the Declaration of Independence and Saturday many residents commemorated the holiday. (Full Story) |
Parkersburg TEA Party Rally
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 07/05/09 -
A large crowd gathered at Bicentennial Park in downtown Parkersburg Saturday afternoon to celebrate the United States' birthday. (Full Story) |
Annual Red White and Blues Festival Kicks Off
Last Updated: 12:00 AM 07/04/09 -
The 15th Annual Red, White and Blues Festival kicked off in Marietta to the delight of hundreds of blues fans Friday night. (Full Story) |
More Officers Expected to Patrol this Weekend
Last Updated: 7:48 PM 07/03/09 -
More officers will be patrolling the roads in the Mid-Ohio Valley this holiday weekend. (Full Story) |
Celebrating 102 Years
Last Updated: 6:43 PM 07/03/09 -
Ethel Dye received a key to the city of Parkersburg Friday afternoon in honor of her 102nd birthday. (Full Story) |
Grilling Safety
Last Updated: 9:36 PM 07/03/09 -
The fourth of July means fun, fireworks, and of course good food, but for those of you preparing backyard barbecues, there are some safety tips to keep in mind. (Full Story) |
Crash Kills Three Teens
Last Updated: 9:37 PM 07/03/09 -
Authorities in Athens County are investigating a crash that took the lives of three teens. (Full Story) |
Local Student Selected to Perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Last Updated: 7:49 PM 07/03/09 -
A junior at PHS will be representing Parkersburg and the state of West Virginia at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. (Full Story) |
Pet of the Week 7/3/09
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 07/04/09 -
Buster is a happy dog looking for a loving home! You can find Buster at the Humane Society of Parkersburg to give him a permanent home. He was featured on our Pet of the Week segment on WTAP News at Noon on July 3, 2009. (Full Story) |
Davis Out On Bond
Last Updated: 10:19 PM 07/02/09 -
A Parkersburg woman facing pornography charges is out on bond Thursday.
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Lt. Smith Retires, Sworn In Again
Last Updated: 7:58 PM 07/02/09 -
A Wood County Sheriff's lieutenant who has served the community for thirty one years retired Thursday and shortly after was sworn in under a new title. (Full Story) |
Moving In
Last Updated: 7:58 PM 07/02/09 -
After over a year of construction employees of Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield in Parkersburg are moving into their new offices.
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Flag Sales Staying Steady
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 07/02/09 -
Independence Day is just days away, and like most holidays, there are last minute shoppers. (Full Story) |
Red, White & Blues Festival
Last Updated: 5:46 PM 07/02/09 -
Becky Johnston joined us on WTAP News at 5 to talk about the annual Red, White & Blues Festival. (Full Story) |
Suspect Arrested for Smuggling 60 Balloons of Heroin
Last Updated: 7:56 PM 07/02/09 -
Local officials say they've dealt a major blow to the heroin trade in Washington County with the arrest of a suspect carrying sixty balloons of the drug. (Full Story) |
Williamstown Woman Sentenced for Sexual Abuse
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 07/02/09 -
A Williamstown woman must now register as a sex offender for the rest of her life, after she pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse. (Full Story) |
Wood Co. Schools Get Money for Program
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 07/01/09 -
Wood County Schools are getting $25,000 for a new state program aimed at improving classroom success. (Full Story) |
All Night Washington St. Bridge Pour
Last Updated: 4:11 PM 07/02/09 -
Construction crews poured concrete all night Tuesday to keep the bridge on schedule. You can see the progress! (Full Story) |
Documenting Patriot Grave Sites
Last Updated: 7:18 PM 07/01/09 -
The Marietta Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is working to record information on patriots of the revolution who are buried in the Mid-Ohio Valley. (Full Story) |
Ohio and W.Va. in Top Ten Most Obese States
Last Updated: 7:11 PM 07/01/09 -
A new study lists West Virginia and Ohio in the top ten most obese states in the country; West Virginia coming in at number three, and Ohio at number ten. (Full Story) |
Local Reality TV Star
Last Updated: 6:45 PM 07/01/09 -
A 1997 Parkersburg High School graduate is making one of his dreams a reality by starring in a reality television show. (Full Story) |
Is Asbestos A Danger?
Last Updated: 6:43 PM 07/01/09 -
Many people in Parkersburg are wondering if the possible asbestos in the rubble of the Sly Fox is posing a health risk.
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Happy 20th WVU-P
Last Updated: 6:44 PM 07/01/09 -
Legislators, faculty and students came together to celebrate 20 years of West Virginia University at Parkersburg on Wednesday.
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Body Recovered In Jackson Co. Lake
Last Updated: 11:35 AM 07/02/09 -
Officials say the body of a teenager has been recovered from a lake in Staats Mill in Jackson County. (Full Story) |
Fire Causes Damage to Nursing Home
Last Updated: 9:34 PM 07/01/09 -
The folks at EaglePointe nursing home had a scare Wednesday morning after some work on the roof inginited a small fire. (Full Story) |
Drug Trafficking Arrests
Last Updated: 11:49 AM 07/01/09 -
A traffic stop on State Route 7 in Washington County Tuesday night has lead to two drug trafficking arrests.
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Two in Critical Condition After Little Hocking Stabbing
Last Updated: 11:23 AM 07/01/09 -
Two people are in critical condition Wednesday after an altercation and stabbing in Little Hocking Tuesday night. (Full Story) |
Still Working on OH Budget
Last Updated: 7:32 PM 06/30/09 -
There is still no agreement among Ohio lawmakers on a state budget. (Full Story) |
$30,000 Shoplifting Spree
Last Updated: 7:25 PM 06/30/09 -
Vienna Police are looking for three people who stole nearly $30,000 worth of merchandise from the Grand Central Mall this past weekend. (Full Story) |
Possible Asbestos in Sly Fox Rubble
Last Updated: 12:33 AM 07/01/09 -
A date has been set to clean up all the rubble left behind from the Sly Fox fire, but there is a possibility of asbestos in the area. (Full Story) |
Patrols Ready for Extra Holiday Traffic
Last Updated: 6:48 PM 06/30/09 -
Officials at the Ohio State Highway Patrol say they've applied for a federal over-time grant to allow more officers to be on patrol during the holiday weekend. (Full Story) |
Potential Danger of Coal Ash Ponds
Last Updated: 7:01 PM 06/30/09 -
The Environmental Protection Agency made a list of 44 sites in 10 states where residents could be in danger of being exposed to chemicals from coal-ash storage ponds. Two plants here locally made the list.
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Alleged Sex Scandal's Impact on Sheriff's Department
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 06/30/09 -
An alleged sex scandal has weaved its way through the Washington County Sheriff's Department, involving several current and former deputies. (Full Story) |
Plea Agreement Reached
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 06/30/09 -
A man accused of slitting another man's throat pleaded guilty Tuesday to a lesser charge. (Full Story) |
Area Woman Will Receive Key to the City
Last Updated: 6:19 PM 06/30/09 -
A woman who has lived in Wood County for all 102 years of her life will be honored Friday. (Full Story) |
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Temporary Budget
Last Updated: 1:28 PM 06/30/09 -
Lawmakers have approved the first temporary budget in almost two decades as they struggle to balance ohio's $54 billion budget. (Full Story) |
Sen. Byrd Released From Hospital After More Than Month
Last Updated: 10:26 AM 07/01/09 -
Sen. Robert Byrd's office says he's been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness. (Full Story) |
Shoplifters Loot Mall of $25,000 Worth of Items
Last Updated: 8:15 AM 06/30/09 -
Vienna, W.Va. (AP) -- Vienna police are searching for organized teams of shoplifters who looted about $25,000 worth of merchandise from two stores at the Grand Central Mall in a single day. (Full Story) |
Locals in Honduras During Coup
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 06/29/09 -
It's a coup that's hitting close to home, as one family in the Mid-Ohio Valley has two daughters in the Honduras trying to make it back safely. (Full Story) |
Midcap Funeral Arrangements Set
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 06/29/09 -
Funeral arrangements will be held Thursday for two victims of a fatal boating accident on the Ohio River. (Full Story) |
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