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Parkersburg councilman says public forum resolution will not be coming back in the near future
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The resolution would've limited public forum to agenda items only.
News
U.S. Senator J.D. Vance discusses challenges with local plant workers
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Government restrictions tightening and inflation were some of the challenges discussed.
News
People speak out against resolution that would limit public forum
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The resolution ended up not being voted on due to a council member pulling her sponsorship.
News
People pack Belpre City Council meeting to discuss rehab facility
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:01 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Here's what happened at Belpre City Council Monday night.
Politics
President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By
Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.
News
Belpre City Schools closes on half a million dollar purchase of old bowling alley
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 1:58 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Here's how that ties into the levy and plans for the new school building.
News
Marietta City Council passes legislation involving study on potential of lead in water system piping
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:11 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Council also voted to temporarily suspend DORA on the Saturday of Marietta Riverfront Roar.
News
Williamstown City Council votes on residential group home ordinance
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:20 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The ordinance’s purpose is to clarify what regulations residential group homes have to abide by in Williamstown.
Politics
Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By
Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.
News
Jackson Park Pool update, property rezoning revisited, and more at Vienna City Council
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:56 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Jackson Park Pool will remain closed this summer.
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Parkersburg City Council discusses multiple issues
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Council started out with questions about water line projects and the conditions they’ve left roads in.
News
Belpre City Council votes on amendment addressing locals’ concerns
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
It's amending an ordinance that locals passionately spoke out about at last city council meeting.
News
Officials aim to improve water pressure and storage capacity with incoming water tank
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
According to the safety service director, the move is especially important with the way Belpre is growing.
News
Parkersburg law official says subcommittee gatherings were not in violation of sunshine laws
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Questions were raised over two subcommittee gatherings at a recent URA meeting.
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Marietta City Council designates funds towards addressing slum, blight, and nuisance remediation
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Council Member Mike Scales expects this to have a big impact.
News
Unofficial election results - Belpre school levy fails for the 10th time
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:56 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The bond issue and levy would finance improvements and construction for school facilities.
News
Unofficial election results - Ambrozy wins Belpre City Council seat
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:46 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
When asked what his mission going into office is, Ambrozy said two things come to mind.
News
Unofficial election results - Jedlink wins Marietta Municipal Court judge race
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:24 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
WTAP asked Jedlink what impact he hopes to make during his time as judge.
News
New security camera program is included in Parkersburg’s proposed CDBG budget
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:59 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The goal is to deter crime and help police with investigations.
News
Tuesday is election day in Washington County
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Depending on where you live, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on issues such as the Belpre schools bond issue and levy.
News
Vienna City Council votes on rezoning a residential property to commercial
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 1:01 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
WTAP has details on the organization that wants to set up shop as well as locals’ concerns.
Politics
Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By
Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.
News
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority meeting ends in an arrest
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
A local woman is being charged with willful disruption of a governmental process. The video attached to this article is the confrontation that led to the arrest.
News
Heated public forum addresses old ordinance’s wording and enforcement
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:24 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Locals accused past city council members of lying about an ordinance that they worry about the cost of.
News
Belpre committee discusses the impact of big trucks on city roads
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:04 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The committee discussed ways to combat street damage from trucks.
News
Vienna City Council makes local trail network official
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The trail network is made of existing roads. Less busy, safer streets were selected for the network.
News
Belpre City Council votes to pass EMS contract
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:21 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
The city is one step closer to getting a new EMS provider up and running. That and more. Here's a recap of Monday night's meeting.
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Belpre City Council votes to table reading on EMS contract
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 2:57 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Here's what you need to know about the EMS situation, from its impact to the challenges that come with it.
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WTAP speaks with W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey on his focus during governor campaign
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By
Mitchell Blahut
After W.Va. Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey’s announcement that he will run for governor WTAP got a chance to speak with him.
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Vienna ordinance regulating vape/smoke shops fails on first reading
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:17 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Vienna City Council discussed multiple topics.
News
A new member is sworn into Williamstown City Council
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:42 PM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Shane King, a Williamstown native, was appointed to fill in for the rest of Randy Dick’s term.
Politics
Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By
Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
News
Dyslexia legislation passes - Local advocate explains the bill
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:43 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Here's how the bill will impact local students.
News
Parkersburg will receive a $1.2 million grant that addresses homelessness
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:56 AM EDT
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By
Laura Bowen
Council also passed an ordinance giving police a raise on its final reading. Here's an overview of Parkersburg City Council's Tuesday meeting.
News
The hen ordinance passes its final reading at Vienna City Council meeting
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Vienna residents can now own up to four hens.
News
Marietta officials weigh the pros and cons of joining a centralized 911 center
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:05 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Major concerns for the city include the cost of the project as well as staffing the Marietta police building.
News
Scouts present their Eagle Scout project plans to Marietta officials
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:10 PM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
One plan includes building a pavilion at a local park.
Politics
Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By
Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.
News
Vienna officials go over the proposed budget
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:00 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Many topics were discussed at the meeting, including Spencer's Landing and the fire department.
News
Parkersburg City Council votes to give sworn police officers a raise at first reading
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 1:45 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
The proposed 2023 2024 budget was also announced.
News
Belpre City Council - Belpre will soon have its own EMS service and council addresses concerns over irrigation notice
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 1:42 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
About 30 signed copies of a letter were sent to the city, questioning new rules for irrigation system owners.
News
Vienna City Council discusses a hen ordinance, a rodeo, and more
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:05 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Council members debated over multiple topics, moving some legislation forward.
News
Williamstown City Councilman resigns
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
The city will need to find someone to finish Randy Dick's term.
News
Saint Marys’ long-time city attorney resigns
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 1:31 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Keith White's served as Saint Marys’ city attorney since the mid-80s.
Politics
Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
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By
Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
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Marietta City Councilwoman resigns - an overview of Thursday’s city council meeting
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 1:09 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Mayor Schlicher also addressed water concerns at Thursday night's city council meeting.
News
Wood County Board of Education discusses a new elementary building among other topics
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Wood County Board of Education met Tuesday night.
News
Parkersburg City Council passes two resolutions
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 12:17 AM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
Both resolutions read Tuesday night passed.
Politics
Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By
Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
News
Belpre City Council meets - updates on EMS situation among other topics
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:00 PM EST
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By
Laura Bowen
The City of Belpre has put together a board for EMS services.
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