Laura Bowen
Anchor/Reporter
Parkersburg, WV
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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Memorial Day was packed.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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It's an event that's become a staple in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
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WTAP stopped by the West Virginia Construction Craft Laborers Training Center to get a glimpse of local opportunities to get into the trades.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
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They will be dedicating the space this Sunday.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The resolution would've limited public forum to agenda items only.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Government restrictions tightening and inflation were some of the challenges discussed.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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A majority of proceeds will go towards a dream of bringing a rowing program to Meigs County Schools.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The classes are free and beginner-friendly.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The resolution ended up not being voted on due to a council member pulling her sponsorship.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:01 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Here's what happened at Belpre City Council Monday night.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 12:26 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This building is going to be used as a temporary shelter for pets with owners. It will help people in domestic violence situations, people who need to go to the hospital, etc.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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It’s all an effort to honor law enforcement officers who’ve died in the line of duty.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 1:58 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Here's how that ties into the levy and plans for the new school building.
Marietta City Council passes legislation involving study on potential of lead in water system piping
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:11 AM EDT
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Council also voted to temporarily suspend DORA on the Saturday of Marietta Riverfront Roar.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 8:56 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
It’s an opportunity for high schoolers ages fourteen to nineteen to work out at a gym for free.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:20 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The ordinance’s purpose is to clarify what regulations residential group homes have to abide by in Williamstown.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The project aims to teach locals about Vienna's history and get people out and walking. Opening day is Friday.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:07 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The center could be a venue for a variety of different activities and community gatherings.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:56 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Jackson Park Pool will remain closed this summer.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
It's been delayed by at least a month.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Belpre's Safety Service Director said the major impact of the city having its own EMS service again is how fast emergency crews can get to locals.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Recruitment challenges aren't unique to Reno. WTAP takes a dive into the issue.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Council started out with questions about water line projects and the conditions they’ve left roads in.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
It's amending an ordinance that locals passionately spoke out about at last city council meeting.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This year's total was record-breaking.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Despite the somber nature of the evening, hope was a common theme with speakers.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
According to the safety service director, the move is especially important with the way Belpre is growing.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Questions were raised over two subcommittee gatherings at a recent URA meeting.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
It’s a part of Subaru’s Share the Love campaign.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Council Member Mike Scales expects this to have a big impact.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Executive Director Margaret Hoschar told WTAP that the need is tremendous.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:56 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The bond issue and levy would finance improvements and construction for school facilities.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:46 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
When asked what his mission going into office is, Ambrozy said two things come to mind.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:24 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
WTAP asked Jedlink what impact he hopes to make during his time as judge.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:59 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The goal is to deter crime and help police with investigations.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By Phyllis Smith and Laura Bowen
The wreck was across the street from the Memorial Health System Belpre campus.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s tenth year hosting Give Local M.O.V.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Depending on where you live, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on issues such as the Belpre schools bond issue and levy.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Cancer patients and survivors were the stars of the night.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 11:24 PM EDT
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Officials will explain the proposed route and how it will work.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
At least one person was transferred to the hospital.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 1:01 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
WTAP has details on the organization that wants to set up shop as well as locals’ concerns.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
A silent battle monument will be installed at Marietta's Gold Star Park in a ceremony.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Kelly's Closet MOV is a local organization that gives free clothing, accessories, and sometimes toiletries to foster kids, kinship care kids, and kids not living with their parents.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
WTAP followed Tuesday's cash mob to get a closer look at how these events impact local businesses.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
A local woman is being charged with willful disruption of a governmental process. The video attached to this article is the confrontation that led to the arrest.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:35 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This isn’t typical for Belpre, however it’s picked up in the last two election cycles.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:24 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Locals accused past city council members of lying about an ordinance that they worry about the cost of.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:04 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The committee discussed ways to combat street damage from trucks.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
WTAP talked to the BrAva president as well as a local who's felt the impact of the event. It's all about raising money for childhood cancer initiatives.
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