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Parkersburg’s City Park Pool opened over the weekend

Memorial Day was packed.
This year, the pool has extended hours on Monday and Wednesday,

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Body found in creek in Gallipolis, Ohio
Body found in southeast Ohio

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There will be food, wine, and beer vendors as well as live music at the event.
Taste of Parkersburg is coming back this weekend

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Memorial Day car show in Belpre postponed
Memorial Day car show in Belpre postponed

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Supreme Court rules to strip back clean water regulations

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell
The US Supreme Court ruled that wetlands are only protected by the Clean Water Act when they have a “continuous surface connection” with a relatively permanent body of water.

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American Legion Post 64 holds Memorial Day parade to honor fallen veterans

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kheron Alston
Memorial day parade to honor fallen veterans

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Belpre Area Veterans holds annual Memorial Day service

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
Belpre veterans come together to honor brothers and sisters no longer here.

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Washington Co. artist to sell proceeds of painting to Joe Burrow Foundation

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
An artist in Washington County is helping to fight food insecurity in the area through her work.

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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds the public of the dangers of UTV’s

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kheron Alston
OSHP notices uptick in UTV usage locally

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Race day at Discovery World on Market

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Discovery World on Market holds S.T.E.A.M inspired race day
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Memorial Day car show in Belpre postponed

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Belpre Area Veterans holds annual Memorial Day service

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Memorial Day Program held in Ravenswood Cemetery

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Veterans and community members gathered to remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Local church dedicates space for memory garden

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Plans for the garden started years ago, but were halted due to Covid.

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Sunset Memory Garden & Funeral Homes hosts Memorial Day food drive

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Food drive and memorial service held in honor of fallen veterans.

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Walker woman celebrates her 105th birthday

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Gladnalene Bell, a mother of six, was surrounded by family and friends for her 105th birthday party near her home where she lives on her own.

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Fourth annual golf scramble is held in honor of a fallen veteran

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:09 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Golf Scramble held in honor of fallen veteran

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Meigs Memorial Run returns for 38th year

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:56 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
The event is considered the largest motorcycle event in Southeastern Ohio.

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Looking past high school - local training in the trades

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
WTAP stopped by the West Virginia Construction Craft Laborers Training Center to get a glimpse of local opportunities to get into the trades.

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A local church is starting a Community Memory Garden

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
They will be dedicating the space this Sunday.

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Peoples Bank donation covers book costs for over 100 Washington County children

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that offers free books to children from birth to age five.

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The City of Marietta celebrates National Public Works Week

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Marietta celebrates five departments of public works.

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Tips to keep your pet safe amid rising temperatures

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Breeds of dogs like boxers, pugs, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.

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West Virginia will create an addition to the Point Park trail

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
The trail is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

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Car enthusiasts encouraged to participate in Boys & Girls Club fundraiser

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
The car show will take place at the club’s Belpre site on Putnam Howe Drive.

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Blair Couch reflects on final Dave Couch Tournament one year later

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
In what would’ve been the 22nd year of the tournament, Couch still hears people asking if it will be coming back.

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Grill safety tips for the Summer

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
How to grill safely for the summer.

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Gretchen’s family looks to continue adding to increased reward

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
T-shirt sales already adding more to the $100 thousand reward.

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Marietta to flush hydrants

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
The City of Marietta Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants soon.

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OhioHealth commits millions to benefit Appalachian Ohio

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
Guernsey and Noble Counties in Ohio and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have received funding from OhioHealth.

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Wood Co. student wins SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ Essay Contest

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
A Wood County student was named one of 15 regional winners of the SMART529 “When I Grow Up” Essay Contest.

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Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office receives grant to combat drug activity

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received funding from the state of Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund.

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WV and Ohio governors order flags at half-staff for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Carrie Rose
On a weekend marked with grilling out and gathering for a time with family and friends, it is also a time to remember and honor those that gave the last full measure for our country.

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Town of Cairo issues boil advisory

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
A boil water advisory has been issued for the town of Cairo.
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