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Sunset Memory Garden & Funeral Homes hosts Memorial Day food drive

Food drive and memorial service held in honor of fallen veterans.
Memorial Day service

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Gladnalene Bell, a mother of six, was surrounded by family and friends for her 105th birthday...
Walker woman celebrates her 105th birthday

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Fourth annual Chad Wright Memorial Golf Scramble
Fourth annual golf scramble is held in honor of a fallen veteran

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The event is considered the largest motorcycle event in Southeastern Ohio.
Meigs Memorial Run returns for 38th year

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Looking past high school - local training in the trades

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
WTAP stopped by the West Virginia Construction Craft Laborers Training Center to get a glimpse of local opportunities to get into the trades.

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A local church is starting a Community Memory Garden

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
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By Laura Bowen
They will be dedicating the space this Sunday.

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Peoples Bank donation covers book costs for over 100 Washington County children

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that offers free books to children from birth to age five.

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The City of Marietta celebrates National Public Works Week

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
Marietta celebrates five departments of public works.

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Tips to keep your pet safe amid rising temperatures

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
Breeds of dogs like boxers, pugs, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.

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West Virginia will create an addition to the Point Park trail

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Kheron Alston
The trail is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
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State threatening to seize 10 boats at Ala Wai Boat Harbor, citing expired permits

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4th Annual Chad Wright Memorial Golf Scramble

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Walker W.Va. woman celebrates her 105th birthday

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Guysville man sentenced to nearly 28 years to life for murder, additional charges

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Car enthusiasts encouraged to participate in Boys & Girls Club fundraiser

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
The car show will take place at the club’s Belpre site on Putnam Howe Drive.

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Blair Couch reflects on final Dave Couch Tournament one year later

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
In what would’ve been the 22nd year of the tournament, Couch still hears people asking if it will be coming back.

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Grill safety tips for the Summer

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
How to grill safely for the summer.

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Gretchen’s family looks to continue adding to increased reward

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
T-shirt sales already adding more to the $100 thousand reward.

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Marietta to flush hydrants

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
The City of Marietta Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants soon.

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OhioHealth commits millions to benefit Appalachian Ohio

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
Guernsey and Noble Counties in Ohio and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have received funding from OhioHealth.

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Wood Co. student wins SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ Essay Contest

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
A Wood County student was named one of 15 regional winners of the SMART529 “When I Grow Up” Essay Contest.

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Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office receives grant to combat drug activity

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received funding from the state of Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund.

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WV and Ohio governors order flags at half-staff for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Carrie Rose
On a weekend marked with grilling out and gathering for a time with family and friends, it is also a time to remember and honor those that gave the last full measure for our country.

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Town of Cairo issues boil advisory

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
A boil water advisory has been issued for the town of Cairo.

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Meet Odie! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Andrew Noll
Meet Odie! WTAP’s Pet of the Week! He joins us from the Humane Society of Parkersburg!

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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.

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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.

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Tina Turner’s Mercer County legacy

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Robert Castillo
Ike and Tina performed countless shows on the African American touring circuit through the south. A tour that brought them to Mercer County.

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Vets planting flags on fallen veteran graves for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
Veterans are honoring brothers and sisters who are no longer here.

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Press conference held for Fleming family, reward money increased

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By Mitchell Blahut
With the six-month mark of Gretchen Fleming’s disappearance coming up, the Parkersburg community is still joining together to show their support for Gretchen’s family.

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Safe traveling tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
WTAP reached out to AAA to find out what you need to know about traveling safely this weekend.

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GOP candidates for W.Va. attorney general disagree on expanding powers of the office

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Though the 2024 elections are still a ways off, a contentious issue has already arisen in the race for the attorney general’s office of West Virginia.

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Wood County Commissioners sign off on rate increases for PSDs

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Rate increases in the Lubeck and Claywood Park Public Service District's would not be impacted by financial support from the county, according to Wood County Commissioners.

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Memorial service held for Revolutionary War Patriots of the Northwest Territory

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
The Marietta Chapter Sons of the American Revolution in conjunction with other groups, will work to bring new stories of those patriots to a larger audience.

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Over 200 American flags raised for Bridge of Heroes project

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Jacob Krantz
The project was established to honor local military veterans and service members.

Crime

Parkersburg man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Alex Semancik
Robert Anthony Thomas, 46, pleaded guilty to the child sexual abuse material charges.
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