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List of 4th of July events happening across the MOV
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — As we head into the weekend, many locals are beginning to prepare for their July 4 celebrations. Here is a list of events happening in the area. The American Legion Post 15 will host its annual carnival at Parkersburg City Park. The event is scheduled from July 2 - 4, starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and noon on July 4.
Petting farm brings smiles to the faces of visitors
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Great American Petting Farm is touring the state of West Virginia and is making some stops in Parkersburg. On Friday, visitors of the Piggly Wiggly on Emerson got to meet farm animals ranging from goats, sheep, a mini donkey, and even a mini zebu!. The...
Jackson Pool officially finished and open
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - After opening for Memorial Day weekend, Jackson Pool was closed as crews installed the water slides. Now that work is completed, and now the pool and slides are open for anyone ready for an adventure. Mayor Randy Rapp shares what it means to finally have this...
Jackson Park pool offers slides, more affordable swimming lessons
VIENNA — The newly opened Jackson pool had slides installed in early June. According to Vienna City Recorder Melissa Elam, slide installation began June 6, and state testing of the slides was on June 21, marking the end of the installation. Elam noted that she is very happy with...
Camden Clark Health and Wellness Center continues Wood County Schools athletic training program
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Camden Clark’s Health and Wellness Center is continuing its agreement with Wood County Schools to provide an athletic training program for student athletes. Camden Clark Health and Wellness Center’s athletic training program for Wood County Schools started in 2018. Initially just at Parkersburg High...
Civil Serpents: Camp Growl scales back reptile, insect fears with hands-on lesson
PARKERSBURG — Students at Camp Growl took a break from their reading and math instruction Thursday at Jefferson Elementary to meet and learn about some reptiles and bugs. Parkersburg High School science teachers Daniel Jonas and Jay Lindamood, with help from former student Brooklyn Craig, stopped by the summer learning program to talk to students about the animals.
Teen of the Week: Music, theater bring Parkersburg South junior out of her shell
PARKERSBURG — If life is a stage, Lydia Gump will make sure the sets are built, the mics are on and the fog machine is working so the show will go on. The 16-year-old, who will be starting her junior year at Parkersburg South High School in the fall, is an admitted “shy person” who keeps finding ways to come out of her shell more and more by being involved in various music programs at school and doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work on school theater productions.
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