Dennis Bright

WTAP Executive Producer

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Education

Marshall University, journalism, 1980-84

Webster County High School, 1976-80

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Artsbridge Arts & Entertainment Update, 7/30/20

Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 2:51 PM EDT

By Thomas Battle

Amanda Stevens shows off the work being done on the new Williamstown Elementary mural, plus more art exhibits and music events around the Mid-Ohio Valley.

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Parkersburg YMCA's Changes in the Wake of COVID, 7/23/20

Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 2:51 PM EDT

By Jack Selby and Phillip Hickman

A look at how the Parkersburg YMCA has changed since reopening, and how else it's been impacted by COVID-19.

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Health

Health officials give tips on how to stay safe for trick or treating

Updated: 29 minutes ago

By Mitchell Blahut

Health officials give parents and trick or treaters information on how to stay safe and healthy when out on Halloween.

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Batman visits Lubeck Elementary School

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Hannah Stutler

During his visit, Batman spoke to the students about his four principles of “being a hero.”

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Wood County Commission discusses sheriff lawsuit

Updated: 2 hours ago

By WTAP News Staff

No votes were taken after the executive session, which lasted approximately 10 minutes.

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Wood County Commission releases statement on sheriff complaints

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Zach Shrivers

You can read the full statement by clicking the link in our article.

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How to keep trick-or-treating spooky and safe

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Laura Bowen

WTAP spoke with Vienna’s Chief of Police on how to make sure your kids are safe when out trick-or-treating.

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Law enforcement give tips on how to keep your kids safe online

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Laura Bowen

Monitoring your kids’ online and social media presence is key to prevention.

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Parkersburg offering assistance for rental property owners

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Todd Baucher

Can cover building costs up to $10,000.

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Commission hears plans for “resiliency center”

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Todd Baucher

Will be located at old jail site on Second street.

Health

Washington Co. Health Dept. clinic provides COVID boosters and flu shots

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Mitchell Blahut

The Washington County Health Department held a drive-thru vaccine clinic for anyone wanting a flu shot or COVID booster.

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Cemetary in Washington County gets $1,000 in funding from state

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Phyllis Smith

Cemeteries that did not receive funding this year are encouraged to reapply next year.

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Wood County Sheriff, Commission named in lawsuit by former deputy

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Zach Shrivers

Wood County Sheriff Steve Stephens, the Wood County Sheriff's Department, and the Wood County Commission are being sued by a former Wood County deputy.