Laura Bowen
Reporter
Parkersburg, WV
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With her crazy schedule, WTAP is surprised Grace was able to pencil us in.
Shelter has less kennel space than usual because of renovations.
Police Chief Hupp emphasizes the importance of having tires with good traction.
The initiative is to give low-income students Christmas presents that they pick out themselves
The Bouchards are looking to channel the momentum into the Christmas season, in order to help more families celebrate the holidays.
The team sat down to talk with WTAP about their reaction to the news.
The Bouchards are looking to channel the momentum into the Christmas season, in order to help more families celebrate the holidays.
This festive event features crazy Christmas trees as well as a donation opportunity.
Local business owner Victoria West says that customers have even sent her encouraging letters during the pandemic.
For Jacob, a slow internet caused the academic workload to become unmanageable at home so he did what he had to do and moved in with relatives.
A teacher says a big problem is that people are unaware of the resources available to help students struggling with virtual learning.
The gift cards donated will help staff intervene when they see students' families struggling with resources.
Jayden's motivation to do his best on and off the field is deeply rooted.
Mulberry Lane Country Store and Hornor and Harrison are thinking strategy this holiday season.
A wildlife official says there should be more bucks than usual this year.
The Bouchards help families strained on resources out by cooking or buying Thanksgiving foods.
The Bouchards help families strained on resources out by cooking or buying Thanksgiving foods. They are available to help more families out, but you have to contact them by Monday so they can shop before Tuesday.
A health official says that, if you eat inside, opening windows will help air circulate.
The River Valley Mountain Bike Association maintains trails at the Marietta City Trail Network, Mountwood Park, and Wayne National Forest. Also, you can volunteer too!
This Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is looking for donations to help out with running the shelter.
Two vehicle wreck leaves one person in an ambulance. Extent of injuries is unclear.
An alert sent out two weeks ago still stands.
A surprise saxophone performance made Veteran's Day special for Mr. Scamihorn.
Organizers hope to bring back the parade in its normal format in 2021
Sheriff Steve Stephens says the mandate puts more pressure on an already-strained department.
Jacob Gutberlet is a three-sport athlete, a tutor, and WTAP's Academic Achiever of the Week.
Coach Beck and two seniors sat down with WTAP to talk about the abrupt end to their football season and their memories in the program.
Four new ventilators will contribute to the Memorial Health System's fight against the coronavirus.
The farmers market is struggling to find a location for the colder months.
Dr. Fitch has some tips on what to do if you do not have access to curbside recycling services.
Dr. Fitch has some tips on what to do if you do not have access to curbside recycling services.
McKinley wants absolutely no cost to be associated with Covid-testing, even if you get tested once a month.
The Festival of Trees will be open to the public starting this coming Friday.
2020 fall graduates had a small graduation ceremony on Sunday afternoon, coronavirus precautions and all.
There have been recent cases of people having the flu and Covid-19, a health official says.
The stricter enforcement of Covid-19 protocol reminds local business of tight rope they are walking.
The farmers market is struggling to find a location for the colder months.
McKinley, along with 217 congressmen, sent another letter Friday morning pushing against actions from a drug manufacturer, who is trying to change the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
An investigator says people with any information surrounding the fires should call the arson hotline.
Skylee Lang is on track to graduate as the top senior in her class but that's far from all she has going on.
Fire located near Leith Run Recreation Area, U.S. Forest Service says
You have until December first to submit feedback on Parkersburg's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide development for the next decade.
Market Street enhancements will be open for discussion at this Tuesday's meeting.
This team does appraisals for a living after going through the auction industry together.
A WVU professor clears up some 2020 election confusion pertaining to why it's taken so long for some states to count votes.
Danny Carpenter's photography has taken him on many adventures to meet wildlife at its peak action.
Bill Johnson points to legal proceedings against multiple states as reasons to not give up.
Lorentz looks to Biden's projected presidency with hope.