Mitchell Blahut
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
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Hello, my name is Mitchell Blahut. I have been working at WTAP since January of 2020. I
was born in San Francisco, CA and got my education from the Perley Isaac Reed College
of Media at West (by God) Virginia University. I am a big cinephile and collect vinyl
records. I am currently enjoying my time in Parkersburg and enjoy covering anything that
sparks my interest.
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New students are getting help with their accommodations.
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The case involving the Parkersburg Fire Department seeking payment for damages from inadequate holiday pay is continuing.
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Vance will register on the sex offender list for life.
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The start of the new year is right around the corner for Pleasants County Schools.
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Fields will not be allowed to own a pet for the maximum 15 years.
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Medical professionals say they usually see an increase in concussions with football season happening.
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Community leaders come together to learn more on what can be done to improve and increase housing in the area.
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A sedan gets significant damage from a wreck in front of the Vienna Walmart.
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WVU Medicine at Camden Clark Medical Center and WVU-Parkersburg is joining together for a new pilot program.
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The American Red Cross is looking for donors for its upcoming blood drive on August 14th.
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Sayre is making significant progress after the hit and run from early June.
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Belpre residents got to see animals from the Columbus Zoo.
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The extension office is bringing back a popular bi-annual program.
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Officials say pictures can contain personal information which can be used by predators or hackers.
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New teachers get prepared for their first year teaching at Wood County Schools.
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Marietta details how it was prepared for Monday's storm and for future severe weather.
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WVU-Parkersburg will be offering the second year for a program designed to help those with substance abuse issues.
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Sunset Memorial Funeral Home held a special service for Purple Heart recipients.
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Flooding in Parkersburg affects residents and businesses.
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Organizations come together to hold a scavenger for children in the area.
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An official with House to Home who was homeless before is helping those in her similar circumstance.
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Church officials are working with the United Way Alliance of the MOV to create a new meal plan initiative.
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Wood Co. Schools is in need of more bus drivers and mechanics.
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Walter Westfall, 39, of Parkersburg is arrested on multiple felony charges.
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House to Home has a new property they are looking to renovate.
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There is new ownership for the Pleasants Power Station.
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School officials are making sure to monitor any use of artificial intelligence by students.
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Fifty cents for each pizza and sub will go to the organization.
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Little Caesar’s is delivering something other than pizza for police.
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The Marietta Salvation Army is helping children who need school supplies with the school year around the corner.
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With the heat index about to increase to high levels, it’s important to know how to beat the heat.
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Parkersburg residents are cleaning up after Monday night’s storm.
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The Parkersburg Bridge Partners group is making more progress for the Memorial Bridge’s opening.
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Renovations to City Park Field are almost complete in what Mayor Joyce said is “phase one.”
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Classes for West Virginia University at Parkersburg are around the corner.
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Wood County School district teachers are taking the time to refresh and learn up on some new ways of teaching.
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The group held its last meeting of its second year.
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Miller looks to help those in the minors make it to the big league.
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Some scammers are beginning to use names of actual deputies/officers in law enforcement.
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There is new leadership at Williamstown Elementary for the upcoming school year.
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For more than seven months Gretchen Fleming has been missing, her family is looking to keep her name and investigation active.
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The purchasing agreement has recently been signed by California-based Omnis Fuel Technologies.
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With Dr. Bill Ruud leaving Marietta College as the school’s president, a new person is stepping in.
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Many are reaching out with questions about student debt issues.
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As the city of Marietta prepares for the Harmar Days Festival, the group heading it said they experienced a minor issue.
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One member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office is in a contest to help bring more funding to the department.
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