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‘We are at a breaking point:’ Child care providers, families rally at Capitol amid funding debacle
Laura Shimenga is a mother of three boys and public school teacher in Southern West Virginia. With no family nearby, she relies on child care for her sons while she teaches. This year, she learned that the state could unenroll 2,000 families from its child care assistance program due to a more than $34 million […]
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
Lawmakers begin interim committee meetings Sunday, no special session scheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers return to Charleston Sunday to begin three days of interim committee meetings at the state capitol. There are just more than two dozen meetings scheduled through Tuesday. There is no special session scheduled in connection with meetings. Gov. Jim Justice has said a number...
West Virginia Drops Game Two in 6-3 Loss to Frederick
GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears lost the second game of the series to the Frederick Keys 6-3 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The Black Bears could not overcome an early Keys’ lead on Saturday evening, dropping their first game since starting the six-game home stand. The Keys...
Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are...
Wheeling Central Catholic seeks return to playoffs after 5-5 season
WHEELING, W.Va. — With a young roster and a daunting schedule, Wheeling Central Catholic missed out on the playoffs last fall. The Maroon Knights finished with a 5-5 record, falling short of postseason play for the first time since 2014. Central is hopeful that lessons learned can pay dividends as they move up to Class AA this fall.
Construction Activity at Deegan and Hinkle Lakes in Full Throttle with Six-Figure Pickleball Court Project
A project totaling nearly $500,000 is still on pace to be ready by early fall, likely in October, as contractors are moving ahead in what a city official described as a “very smooth” manner. The work in question is for the Deegan Lake Park Pickleball Court, which will...
Parkersburg City Council to mull earlier start in winter months
PARKERSBURG — Members of Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday will consider moving the time of their regular meetings up as the days get shorter and temperatures drop. The resolution is on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in council chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building.
High Steaks: Downtown Throwdown sear-ious business for Parkersburg-area restaurants, foodies
PARKERSBURG — It was an evening of food, beer and community Saturday at Bicentennial Park for the annual Downtown Throwdown highlighting locally-owned eateries. The park was full of people as the community came to eat, enjoy drinks and listen to live music. “We have got a good crowd, had...
45th annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival starts Friday
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Food. Fun. Buona Festa!. That’s what you can expect from the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in Clarksburg starting on Friday. Festival officials say a good time can be had by all. “The festival kicks off starting on Tuesday of next week. We have our...
Remember to hydrate during the heat wave
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - As we wrap up day two of the heat wave that is expected to last about eight days, we just want to remind you to drink plenty of water. High pressure overhead is keeping bright sunshine around for most of this week. We will also be seeing highs in the mid to upper 90s and with dewpoint temperatures gradually climbing to the upper 60s by the end of the week, it will likely feel like close to 100 during the second half of the work week.
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