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.
Education
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WTAP highlights the work of four women who put together a philanthropy group to help out community organizations.
Updated: 7 hours ago
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Ohio’s governor is looking at ways to help with low literacy rates in the state.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Pleasants Co. Commissions president, Jay Powell discusses how one of the bills going into law will benefit the Pleasants Power Station.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Parkersburg man enters Alford plea to an October 2021 charge of first-degree sexual abuse.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The W.Va. governor is signing a bill into law that would look to take on the opioid epidemic.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
In the latest edition of Women of the MOV, WTAP talks with Washington State Community College president, Dr. Vicky Wood and her staff.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
WTAP takes a look at how Dr. Torie Jackson is one of many women in the MOV who add more to the region.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Alisa Amador took time to meet and play with fellow musicians wanting to improve their songwriting skills.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:53 PM EDT
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A Cairo business is looking to get involved in keeping Gretchen’s name alive.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Hoagland speaks with Marietta business and community leaders.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Nothing was found at the community ground search to assist with the Gretchen Fleming case.
Contest winner finds Kearney’s tooth in McDonough Park
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Contest winner, Courtney Harris found the tooth and will be receiving the $1,000 prize.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
March 18th is proclaimed as Public Defenders Day.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The community ground search for assisting in the Gretchen Fleming case will be happening on March 18th.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
WVU-Parkersburg will be celebrating Women’s History Month with a group of local female leaders in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
There is no current update on the human remains found at either location.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from Caldwell who they say admitted to committing sexual assault.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
With the collapses of large banks in the United States, many are wondering how this could affect banks in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
After a federal motion passed on the transcription with no objections, former OVU students are close to getting their official transcripts.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Parkersburg police arrested two individuals they say were soliciting minors over the computer.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
As the May election season gets closer, one mayoral candidate is challenging being denied his submission by going to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The city of Belpre is looking to establish the new EMS service by April 1st.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
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Some in the Parkersburg community are looking to search the area for any sign of Gretchen as the investigation continues.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Beverly-Waterford community is coming together in support of one 11-year old boy after he received severe injuries.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:45 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Students at Edison Middle School are preparing to perform music from the animated Disney classic, “Moana.”
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
An event will be taking place in a few weeks for Vietnam War veterans to receive the reception they wanted but didn’t get.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Despite a recent study showing that West Virginia is seeing a decrease in overdose deaths, Wood County is seeing the opposite.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:57 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Arrests two individuals in Muskingum Township.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:09 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Roseland Coffee Bar is expanding to Belpre.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:03 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
A new opportunity for Marietta College students to ease any academic stress will be available soon.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Washington State Community College is adding more to its nursing program.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:03 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
A few months into construction, the Resiliency Center is on track according to Wood County officials.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Wood County Society meets with the Parkersburg Rotary Club to discuss the upcoming Telethon.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
A former sheriff is on trial for charges against from when he was in office.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Southeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force were notified of a 75-year old Washington County man who possessed child pornography through Belpre police.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Latrobe Street Mission received $500 thousand through an award from the Federal Home Loan Bank in Pittsburgh.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Parkersburg Police Department wants the public to be careful of anyone saying they are an officer with the department and calling from a number that isn't the station phone.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority is looking at ways of reaching out to the public before the further expansion into Belpre.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:12 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Vienna Public Library celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday with local children.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:04 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
A W.Va. bill described by supporters as a tool to protect religious freedom is headed to the desk of republican Gov. Jim Justice.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
After having his sentencing rescheduled because of a falsified COVID-19 test, Joseph Goodman receives his official sentencing.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
With the search for Gretchen Fleming continuing, Parkersburg police are still working on this investigation.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
An event to honor Vietnam War Veterans will be taking place at the Marietta College recreation center.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:22 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
WVU-Parkersburg will be looking to get people educated on how to help those who may need help with their mental health concerns.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
We got a chance to talk with Gretchen Fleming’s parents about the ongoing support from law enforcement and the community.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
U.S. Route 33 will be widening from two lanes to four.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
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Tyler Morrison will be sentenced to one to five years of incarceration over a possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver charge.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
A billboard is keeping the search for Gretchen Fleming alive as the three-month mark of her disappearance approaches.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Joseph Comer is out on $30 thousand bond.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
|By Mitchell Blahut
Camden Clark staff and partners gather to discuss female heart health.
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