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School projects fill the Marietta school district’s summer calendar
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — When the school year ended, the Marietta Director of Operations and his team immediately began working on summer construction projects. Phillips Elementary School, Opportunity School and Marietta Elementary School are some schools that have completed projects or are currently working to improve the schools. Paving,...
2024 Harmar Days Festival is back this weekend!
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta will be celebrating local history with a festival that brings the community together to showcase local artists and everything the area has to offer this weekend!. The Harmar Days Festival is a free, three-day outdoor festival in the west side of Harmar Village. The dates...
MOV Regional Airport hosts naval training
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — On Friday, the MOV Regional Airport was happy to host naval training on its grounds. The pilots are training for formation flights which allows the pilots to eventually put the skills to use overseas. “For formation flights, we have a lead and a wing. That...
Civitan Park Pond adds new fountain
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Civitan Park Pond in Belpre is one step closer to the final product. On Wednesday morning, the City of Belpre installed a new fountain in the center of the newly renovated pond. In late May, the City had a final plan for what the pond...
Vienna begins arduous task of filling Azinger’s seat on council
VIENNA — The seat of late Vienna City Council member Tom Azinger was officially declared vacant at Thursday’s council meeting. “I’m not sure we’ll be able to find someone that can fill the shoes Tom Azinger occupied,” Mayor Randall Rapp said. Azinger’s vacancy opened a...
Vienna officials include North Star Child Advocacy Center in budget
VIENNA — On Monday, North Star Child Advocacy Center received a check from the City of Vienna for $15,000. Vienna City Council voted to include North Star in the budget to help support its mission. Of the 21 child advocacy centers in West Virginia, nine are receiving county funding and three are receiving municipal funding.
Dexter City Garbage Pickup Time to Stay the Same
At its meeting on July 23, Dexter City Council decided to renew its current solid waste disposal ordinance for five years, leaving garbage pickup time at 7 a.m. The city’s original contract with Waste Management said service can’t begin earlier than 7 a.m., but in recent discussions, Waste Management said collection starts prior to then to avoid morning traffic, according to the meeting packet.
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...
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sells three properties at meeting
PARKERSBURG — During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sold three properties and moved its August meeting from Aug. 27 to Aug. 13 to discuss the sale of another property. There were four properties that were scheduled to be voted on Tuesday night by the URA...
Parkersburg officials still mulling change to July 4 activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council’s Public Works Committee has voted to send further discussion for July Fourth plans to the Committee of the Whole. They want to form a committee of seven to nine community members, with each council member possibly nominating someone, to further develop the event plans and fundraising efforts.
Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley to host historical marker dedication
MARIETTA — The Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley will honor the lifetime achievements of Brig. Gen. Rufus R. and Mary Gates Dawes with an historical marker dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the First Congregational Church, 318 Front St. The event will include period...
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