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Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
After years of being in charge of Wood County Schools, Will Hosaflook will be leaving this week for the same role back where he started.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:14 PM EDT
|By Zach Miles and Alexa Griffey
Team hosts meeting for new members.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Ely Chapman Educational Foundation is back and teaching children in the area about S.T.E.A.M. programs and getting them involved in the community.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Blennerhassett Elementary students are getting a chance ot showcase their creative sides.
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Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Students at Madison Elementary are able to hold an in-person sendoff for students the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:51 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
It’s a class that’s been through the typical trials of high school on top of Covid, a historical challenge for both educators and students alike across the globe.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Phillip Hickman
In a news release, the district’s Board of Education says it is working with the Ohio School Boards Association to find the person to replace Will Hampton.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Andrew Noll
Trying to figure out when your son or daughter’s upcoming graduation is?
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:27 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This team designs, builds, and programs robots from the ground up
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 7:51 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
A member of the U.S. Space Force came to speak at Kanawha Elementary.
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Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Fort Frye students come out in droves to beautify the city of Beverly.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Wood County Schools is partnering with West Virginia University at Parkersburg and entrepreneur, Lee Rector for a new program in the beauty industry.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Phillip Hickman
Parkersburg High School students got a behind-the-wheel lesson on drunk and distracted driving on Thursday.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Samantha Cavalli
The Alexander Local Schools Board of Education hired Will Hampton for a five-year term which starts on August 1.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 12:56 AM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
While it was a narrow victory, this is a big win for Wood County schools.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 11:53 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
WTAP’s sending a big congratulations to all those graduates.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
This group of kids is making a difference in their school and the community at large.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Students at Parkersburg South gave teachers a car wash as a showing of thanks.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Erickson Foundation is adding a new chair that will be able to move amongst many departments at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors announce Dr. Torie Jackson as the interim college president.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
One program is expanding to more schools in response to the strain Covid has put on students' mental health.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Upperclass students at Marietta high school got an opportunity to see the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Andrew Noll
The Pleasants County Board of Education announced the two winners of the County Personnel of the Year.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Change is coming to the leadership at West Virginia University of Parkersburg. Dr. Chris Gilmer announced that he will be stepping down as president at the school for a similar job at Potomac State College.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 8:22 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The West Virginia University president will be the commencement speaker for the WVU-Parkersburg graduating class.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Washington State Community College is getting the opportunity to provide its nursing students with a chance at a higher education.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Ohio students in grades 7-12 are getting a chance to not only get a head start on their college studies, but they will be doing it from home if they choose.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Students are Parkersburg high school got a hands-on lesson about the dangers of drunk driving.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By Andrew Noll
Hayden Pelletier is a senior at Warren High School with a 3.95 GPA.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Schools in the Wood, Pleasants and Jackson Co. districts are getting grants for mental health services.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Vienna Elementary gets a visit from a children's books author.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
The former university faced questioning over its finances, including loans and salaries.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 11:57 AM EDT
|By Andrew Noll
Hannah Strcula is a senior from Parkersburg Catholic High School with a 3.98 GPA.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 9:43 PM EDT
|By Samantha Cavalli
The board is hoping to have the program up and running by the Summer of 2023.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
A tenth-grade English teacher from Parkersburg HS wins Wood Co. Schools Teacher of the Year.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Graphic design students at Parkersburg HS are putting on a bookmarks project that looks to address how to help the planet on Earth Day.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 10:43 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
West Virginia University forward, Gabe Osabuohien stopped by Parkersburg on his tour across the mountain state. And he got a chance to meet and speak with some young fans.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The college is getting over $1 million in grants for its agriculture department.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Phillip Hickman
The Wood County School board has three informational meetings scheduled to give people a chance to learn more about its upcoming bond.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:55 PM EDT
|By Laura Bowen
Willis says she’s excited to serve the community she grew up in.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
West Virginia State University interim President Ericke Cage has been chosen to become the school’s 13th president.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Parkersburg HS students got a chance to speak with Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Marietta College senior is going to New Orleans to volunteer at the men's basketball Final Four.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 11:52 AM EDT
|By Andrew Noll
Julia Cooper is a senior at Waterford High School with a 4.0 GPA.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Samantha Cavalli
Willis is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability for Wood County Schools.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
An initiative is being made for W.Va. colleges to help address mental health issues.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The finalists for the Wood Co. superintendent position is looking to make their final cases for the job.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 8:01 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Wood County Christian School's robotics team is heading to national competition in Dallas.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Marietta College is focusing on helping students with their mental health.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
|By Samantha Cavalli
The four finalists are Richard Duncan, Michael Fling, Walter Saunders, and Christie Willis.