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Ohio author uses Marietta as setting for new novel
WOOSTER — Ninety-five years ago, Wall Street crashed, leading to the Great Depression. Dottie Sines, a Wooster, Ohio, author, has set her first novel, “Where the Stars Cross” in the midst of that dark decade and on Sept. 11, New York-based publisher The Wild Rose Press will release the book worldwide.
Humane society held ice cream adoption event
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Humane Society of Parkersburg partnered with Rhododendron Ice Cream to supply visitors a sweet treat while they met with pets at the shelter. They were open for a couple extra hours on Thursday, and Shelter Manager Samantha Tannous shared the reason behind it. “We have...
Meet Mazie! This week’s Pet of the Week!
MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - Meet Mazie! She is this week’s Pet of the Week!. Mazie is about one year old. It is unknown what breed she is, they assume she a has a lot of different breeds... but it’s clear she’s 100% sweetness. She came to HSOV...
Cooking with Fire: Elvis stuffed French toast with the Newport Township Fire Protection District
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, Ill. - This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Newport Township Fire Protection District, making Division Chief Jim DeVito's Stuffed French Toast. 75-Year-Old “Cat Lady” Stuns Doctors With Energy LevelsHealth Headlines |. Ingredients. 1 loaf of Texas toast (or banana bread) 4 ripe bananas. 8...
Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
An archaeology camp in Marietta is giving kids an opportunity to find hidden history
MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — “Oh, I found some brick, I got some brick!” Finley Patrick screams to his teammates. Patrick is one of the middle schoolers digging and sifting through piles of soil to find hidden pieces of the past at The Castle Museum in Marrietta. “My...
Hometown architect returns to roots, makes impact in Vienna
VIENNA — The Generation West Virginia (GWV) Fellowship Class of 2024 is spotlighting one of its fellows, Chris Mancuso, who has returned to his hometown of Vienna, to make a significant impact on the community. With a passion for architecture and public service, Mancuso is transforming his hometown through...
Arts and entertainment events happening July 25th-28th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, July 25th. STEM Camp- grades 1-3 9:00am - 3:00pm @ Discovery World- Market St Parkersburg, WV. Wes...
Glass From the Past: Collectors gather in Marietta for Fenton Art Glass convention
MARIETTA — Glass collectors gathered in Marietta to admire Fenton Art Glass this week. The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America (FAGCA) Inc., who are based in Williamstown, hosted the first two days of its annual convention at the Marietta Shrine Club Tuesday and Wednesday. According to its website,...
W.V. Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg ready to start new season
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It may feel like the season for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg just ended, but they’re already preparing for this coming season’s ticket sales!. This season’s theme is all about classic music and modern gems, calling it. ‘Classic Gems and Modern Marvels.’...
“Matilda the Musical” is coming to the stage at the Actors Guild
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The famous Roald Dahl book and 1996 movie, Matilda now has a musical adaptation. The musical is coming to the Actors Guild of Parkersburg starting Friday, July 26th. The show will run July 26 &27 and August 2,3,9,10 at 8 p.m. It will also showing on...
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