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Wood County Commission approves lease for new Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department location
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission approved the lease for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to move into St. Joseph’s Landing during its Thursday meeting. The commission unanimously approved the final lease agreement which has been worked on for the past month. St. Joseph’s Landing Building Manager Jon...
RVK’s Brandon Phoenix previews WVU football’s home opener
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Mountaineers open their season on the football field on Saturday against the #8 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. WVU comes into the game with revenge on their mind after losing last year’s season opener to Penn State 38-15 in Happy Valley. WVU...
Meet Dallas! WTAP’s Pet of the Week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Dallas! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!. Dallas is an eight-year-old red heeler cattle dog mix who joins us from the Humane Society of Parkersburg. Dallas is very calm and affectionate with a gentleman-like demeanor. While he is very demure in nature and would get...
Grantsville Water Rate Increase Petition: Urgent Call for Action
According to those who have been raising awareness of another attempt by Grantsville Mayor Robert Petrovsky to raise Grantsville Municipal Water rates, there are currently 80 of the 120 signatures on the petition against the 60% water increase. For users of 3400 gallon, this will make ur total bill $147 which will put the Town of Grantsville #300 out of 340 on the list of highest rates in the State.
How the heat affects those with chronic illnesses
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Despite the few rain showers over the past few days, the heat and humidity are still enduring. Those struggling with chronic illnesses like heart disease are hit harder by hot weather than others. The amount of time it takes to cool down determines whether or not someone is at a higher risk of developing a heat-related illness.
Pinpoint Yellow Alert Day | The heat wave is almost over
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The heat wave is almost over across the Mid-Ohio Valley. We will see one more day with a heat advisory in place across the southern portion of the region from noon to 8 p.m. this evening. Just like yesterday, even though everyone will not be under a heat advisory, it is still going to be very hot and humid. Heat index values will hit the upper 90s to low 100s one more time. Of course, thanks to the heat and humidity, we will repeat the same weather as Thursday. There will be a bit of some fog for the morning commute and then the chance for isolated thunderstorms around the evening commute.
Soccer Game Preview: Weir Hits the Road
The Weir Red Riders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Winfield Generals at 10:00 a.m. Weir is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4 goals per game this season. On Thursday, Weir and Wheeling Central Catholic finished up their matchup...
Picture This: Edge of Glory
PARKERSBURG — A pigeon sits on top of a “blade” of a windmill that is part of a logo of Rural King at Park Shopping Center. The birds hang out in the area waiting for spilled feed in the parking lot of the store. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Picture This: Bhati Receives Scholarship
PARKERSBURG — Isabel Bhati, a recent graduate of Parkersburg High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter Q in Parkersburg. The scholarship was established in 2009 to provide funds for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the next academic year. Women who demonstrate excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities and community service compete for the scholarship. Bhati is attending Duke University. From left: Juli Cramer, president of Chapter Q; Susan Bhati, Bhati’s mother; Bhati; Mary Hughes Maskell, STAR Scholarship chairperson; and Janie Grimm, Bhati’s grandmother. (Photo Provided)
Parkersburg Utility Board gets update on sewer control plan
PARKERSBURG — Work done over the years to meet a virtually impossible standard of eliminating all sanitary sewer overflows has positioned the Parkersburg Utility Board well for new regulations after a change in its designation. Representatives of engineering firm Strand Associates updated board members this week on a long-term...
Parkersburg South rolls past Winfield, 6-0
PARKERSBURG — Jozy Barton’s crazy goal in the 69th minute capped a 6-0 victory for host Parkesburg South, which received a hat trick and a pair of assists from Adi Altizer, during the Patriots’ 6-0 victory Thursday evening versus Winfield at Erickson All-Sports Facility. “That was wild....
Two F-16 Viper Jets to fly over sold out WVU vs Penn State crowd
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The wait is over for Mountaineer fans as West Virginia University (WVU) gears up to face No. 8 Penn State this Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium. The game kicks off at noon and is sold out. According to WVU, fans are encouraged to check the “Stripe the Stadium” chart to coordinate […]
West Virginia city is closing schools over Pat McAfee’s live show
The West Virginia Mountaineers are hosting a huge football game on Saturday, and the national media is coming in to cover it. That includes a live on-location broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” on the West Virginia campus in Morgantown. That appears to be getting kids a day off school. Monongalia County Schools announced on... The post West Virginia city is closing schools over Pat McAfee’s live show appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pat McAfee Show draws huge crowd on WVU campus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU students and fans turned out in big numbers on WVU’s at the Life Sciences Building on WVU’s downtown campus for Friday’s live broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” a day before WVU opens the 2024 football season against Penn State.
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