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Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department receives new truck
MINERAL WELLS — The Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department has received its new fire truck and it will be put into service in a month or so. The department recently took possession of its new 2024 Pierce Enforcer truck that will become the department’s new Engine 41, replacing a 1992 Pierce engine truck that was the front line engine for the department.
Picture This: Vienna City Council Meets
VIENNA — Vienna City Attorney Russ Skogstad unveils a fix to a walkway near Jackson Middle School to make it safer. The project was completed before the school year began to address community concerns. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
Parkersburg Arts Center sketches out Artists’ Takeover event for September
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Art Center, in collaboration with the Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley and West Virginia University at Parkersburg, has announced the Parkersburg Piccalilli: An Artists’ Takeover will take place Sept. 11-12. Registration is open through Sept. 6. The two-day arts conference will transform Parkersburg’s...
St. Marys man arrested on multiple drug charges
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys man was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with three felony counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver. Osric Armand Malone-Prioleau, 50, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver Schedule IV drugs; and one count of possession of a controlled substance to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver Schedule I, II or III drugs.
Yellowjackets dominant to begin volleyball season
PARKERSBURG — Several moments passed before Williamstown shook off the rust in its season-opener. The Yellowjackets then hit their stride before the first set commenced as they defeated Parkersburg Catholic in straight sets 25-10, 25-8, 25-8 Thursday evening. “”The girls responded well after the first timeout was called,” Williamstown...
Parkersburg plays host to Marietta, Bridgeport in volleyball opener
PARKERSBURG — Marietta didn’t play its best volleyball here Thursday evening inside Parkersburg’s Memorial Fieldhouse, but the Tigers of head man Ron Kidder improved to 4-0 after sweeping a triangular with the host Big Reds and Bridgeport. The Tigers, who handed the Indians a 25-12 and 25-17...
Town hall for veterans held at American Legion Post 15
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a town hall for veterans at the American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg on Thursday. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, which is in Clarksburg, says it likes to have these town halls twice a year to hear opinions from veterans. A public affairs specialist from the VA said it’s important for these town halls to be held in Parkersburg because there is an outpatient center in Parkersburg on Ohio Avenue, just before you get to the Memorial Bridge.
Clarksburg Mission consolidating long-term recovery program into Glen Elk location
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Mission’s Resurrection Program is consolidating at its main location in Glen Elk. The Resurrection Program is an 18-month, long-term ministry designed to address the root causes of both homelessness and addiction. Currently, the program, which typically has 20 to 24 residents participating at...
Attire for Hire event collects clothes for job interviews
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ross IES and The Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley are working together to create an Attire for Hire program. The program hopes to collect clothing, shoes, hygiene products and more to help people get job interviews. While getting job interviews is important, they also hope to focus on the people who have jobs and might not have the proper attire.
Ride side by side with local police to raise money for Shop-with-a-Cop program
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — This Saturday the New Martinsville Police department is hosting Shop-with-a-Cop Benefit Ride. Participants will have the opportunity to ride side by side with police officers in a buggy and drive down a preplanned route starting in Legion Park. Police Chief Tim Cecil says this is a great community event […]
Local restaurant opens new location in Star City
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A local restaurant has opened up a second location in Morgantown. Mountain State Brewing Company’s new Star City location makes the fifth location for the restaurant in the area. Other locations are located in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Thomas and Deep Creek, Maryland. The new Star City...
With West Virginia fall camp in the books, decisions must be made
Fall camp is over and now comes the time for West Virginia to make some critical decisions on the roster. The Mountaineers have a pair of scrimmages in the books along with a mock game and now the focus shifts toward preparing for the season opener against Penn State. But as part of that, head coach Neal Brown and his staff still have to whittle down the final position battles remaining on the roster.
Arts and entertainment events happening August 22nd-25th 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, August 22nd. Wes Banco Artist Display- Christine Rhodes 9:00am - 3:00pm @ WesBanco- Market St Parkersburg, WV.
Morgantown begins demolition of more than 50 structures
Over the next 2-3 weeks, Morgantown Area Partnership (MAP) will demolish 58 structures across nine and a half acres of property to develop the East End Village project, and on Thursday, an event was held to mark it's beginning.
Local chef shares simple football season recipes that are tailgate touchdowns
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You can feel it in the air, football season is here, so it’s time to get ready for tailgating. Chris Kefauver, program chair for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at WVNCC, takes us to the kitchen to show us a few simple recipes that are sure to be a touchdown at your […]
Hurricane vs Huntington the first of four WVU on WVU battles set for the fall
Arguably the top game in the state next weekend will be the first of four matchups scheduled between a pair of West Virginia University commitments this fall. Next Friday night, perennial powers Huntington (WV) and Hurricane (WV) will face off against each other, with defensive back Zah Jackson representing the Highlanders and wide receiver Tyshawn Dues suiting up for the Redskins. Both players have shown tremendous skill on both sides of the ball, so there's a real chance the two will face off throughout the evening.
Hayhurst Family Makes Major Gift to WVU Women’s Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 22, 2024) –West Virginia University graduates and supporters, the Hayhurst family, have amplified their commitment to West Virginia University Athletics by contributing a major gift of $2.5 million to the WVU women’s basketball program. In recognition of their philanthropic leadership, the Hayhurst Family will be...
Bob Huggins donates $380k to Mon Health Cancer Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins donated $380,000 to the Mon Health Cancer Center in support of cancer care services Thursday morning. Huggins announced the donation earlier this year at the 2024 Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The money came from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund that Huggins established in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia.
Picture This: Paws for Effect – Gilmer Elementary Welcomes Therapy Dog
GLENVILLE — Students at Gilmer County Elementary School greeted Boaz, the male yellow Labrador retriever mix introduced Tuesday as the school’s new therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. He was brought to the school by representatives of West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice. The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in schools around the state to serve as a healthy and friendly outlet for students to address trauma and other social-emotional issues.
Bankruptcy blazes a trail of delays for Wheeling's new fire headquarters
WHEELING, W.Va. — Months ago, construction stopped on the Wheeling Fire Department Headquarters. And although there is no physical movement happening, progress is being made behind the scenes. Exactly 2 years ago, the fire department broke ground on a new, $9 million home, with a completion goal of fall...
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