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Parkersburg YMCA names Walker as new CEO
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg YMCA announced its newly appointed CEO, Benton Walker, via news release Monday. Walker has served as a CEO for the YMCA of North Central WV Inc. in Clarksburg since 2021. He will begin his position in Parkersburg on Aug. 5. “On behalf of the Board...
Mid-Ohio Valley Odds and Ends
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School Class of 1979 will hold its 45th Class Reunion Sept. 13-14. A tailgate party will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in front of the fieldhouse. Participants are asked to bring food to share. The class will attend the home game afterward with...
Parkersburg woman charged with malicious wounding for shooting husband on dare
PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg woman was charged with malicious wounding after allegedly shooting her husband because he dared her. Parkersburg Police responded Saturday to a report of a shooting at an address on Rayon Drive, according to a release from the department. Bendi Hope Tucker, no age listed, 1511...
Pierpont Community & Technical College hosts its first Future Nurse Academy
This week, Pierpont Community & Technical College received a grant that it's used to start up its Future Nurse Academy, a three-day program geared toward rising juniors and seniors from local area high schools.
Parkersburg South crew hosts Learn to Row Camp
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The program is for anyone in the Parkersburg area ranging from 6th grade to 12th grade to give the kids an introduction to what rowing is and help them potentially join a crew in the fall. The goal is to get participants out onto the water in...
Police seeking assistance after gravestone of “Harry Spitz” stolen
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a stolen gravestone belonging to “Harry Spitz.” According to the Morgantown Police Department (MPD), the gravestone of Harry Spitz has recently been stolen from the Oak Grove Cemetery Morgantown. Harry died at three years old in 1912. He was born on […]
Local families stay cool at community pools
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley is expected to see hot temperatures through Tuesday evening. On Monday WTAP meteorologists put in advisories for Monday and Tuesday due to the intense heat. With the summer being as hot as it has been so far many local families are finding a...
Williamstown seeks third consecutive state title while moving to Class AA
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato take an early look at the Class AA football landscape. Two-time defending Class A state champion Williamstown is moving up after advancing to the state title game in three consecutive seasons.
WVU Foundation raises record amount of money – more than $282 million
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Foundation has announced a record amount of funds raised this year to benefit students, programs and more at West Virginia University. Alumni and other supporters have contributed over $282 million during fiscal year 2024, which beats the previous record set in 2021 by more than $10 million.
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Multiple Fairmont United Methodist Churches to restructure
FAIRMONT W.Va (WDTV) - In Fairmont, some of the area’s most historic houses of worship will be getting a different look soon. Central, Trinity and Meadowdale United Methodist churches have been beacons of their community for decades. Yet, since the COVID pandemic, they have faced multiple problems. Brad Bennett,...
Wheeling's SMART Center relocates to historic warehouse, expands offerings
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new SMART Center location is set to be open this Friday in downtown Wheeling. The SMART Center that will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year will now open at 1410 Main Street. It was previously located in Centre Market. Owners Libby and Robert Strong...
WVU celebrates alumni and showcases robotics at Oglebay summer tour event
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Gold and Blue celebration took place Monday evening for West Virginia University alumni at Oglebay’s Pine Room by the Crispin Pool. WVU President Gordon Gee was in attendance, along with current students from the robotics team and alumni. This is a part of the...
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