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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: 6:24 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)
Local Student Selected to Perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Last Updated: 2:04 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)
Crash Kills Three Teens

Last Updated: 10:50 AM 07/03/09 - Authorities in Athens County are investigating a crash that took the lives of three teens. (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)
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)
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)
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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WVa Ends Tough Budget Year On Hopeful Fiscal Notes

Last Updated: 5:49 PM 07/01/09 - West Virginia ended its budget year with a trio of positive signs for the state government's finances. But the recession and other factors overshadow each of these fiscal indicators. (Full Story)
WVa Turnpike Board Oks Toll Increase

Last Updated: 5:45 PM 07/01/09 - The West Virginia Turnpike's governing board has approved toll increases despite opposition from people who live along the 88-mile highway's route. (Full Story)
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 Deaths Falling In Ohio After Record Year

Last Updated: 5:41 PM 07/01/09 - The Ohio Fire Marshal's office says fire deaths in the first six months of the year fell from a year ago, when the state had an unusually high number of deaths. (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)
WVa Worker Dies After Being Pinned By Equipment

Last Updated: 3:40 PM 07/01/09 - A Fairmont man has died after being pinned between an aerial lift's platform and a crane. (Full Story)
Morgantown Leads WVa City Growth Over Past 8 Years

Last Updated: 3:30 PM 07/01/09 - The latest U.S. Census population estimates show that Morgantown is now West Virginia's fourth largest city. (Full Story)
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