Alex Semancik
Digital Content Producer
Parkersburg, WV
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Alex Semancik came to WTAP in March of 2023 as a digital content producer.
Alex was born in Bay Village, Ohio just outside of Cleveland. At Bay High School, Alex got his first taste of the news industry in a video production course where he directed and produced the school news show Ground Control.
After high school Alex attended Ohio University where he graduated in December of 2022 earning a degree in journalism strategic communication.
In his spare time Alex loves to cook, make music, and be outdoors- hiking, running and paddleboarding.
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A crash at the end of Memorial Bridge shut down traffic for nearly an hour.
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A daycare worker entrusted with caring for multiple children pleaded guilty to charges related to biting a child.
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James D. Deem is charged with seven counts of first-degree sexual abuse, 13 counts of second-degree sexual assault, and 20 counts of sexual abuse by a parent.
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The bridge will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Jean Adrienne Stutler “Jeanne” passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023
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A bottle truck crashed on the 6000 block of South Pleasants Highway near the Pleasants Power Station.
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Mary A. Bookman pleaded guilty to two counts of felony child abuse resulting in injury and two counts of felony battery of a disabled child.
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One person was hospitalized after a Ritchie County school bus was involved in a two-vehicle crash.
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Thomas “Bob” Robert Gustaitus departed this life on September 22, 2023
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DeAnn Lynne Cummings passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus on September 19th, 2023
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Kristi Morgan Lucas is now resting in the arms of Jesus and with her Grandparents whom were waiting to receive her. She was tragically taken from her beloved family and friends in Sept 14, 2023.
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Lifesaving Naloxone kits are being installed at rest areas across the state of Ohio. Naloxone is the generic name of the commonly known overdose reversal drug Narcan.
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Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley raised enough money to provide a substantial number of meals to those in need.
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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was awarded funding for body-worn cameras.
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Victor Jones, Jr., is charged with felony open burning and dumping.
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Students spoke to Boston Celtics Head Coach and former WVU basketball player Joe Mazzulla.
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Parkersburg Bridge Partners have announced an official date for tolling to begin.
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