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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.
West Virginia baseball travels to Mineral Wells for Youth Camp
MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia baseball team held its first of six traveling youth camps at the Mineral Wells Little League fields. WVU staff members and players helped teach campers the fundamentals and skills in the game of baseball including pitching, hitting, fielding, and baserunning. There were around 40 campers on hand in ages six through 12. Two of the instructors included Parkersburg native Grant Hussey and Drew Hefner who is the Director of Player Development for the Mountaineers. Both were excited to be a part of the camp in Mineral Wells.
Wood County Commissioners vote to continue involvement with Parkersburg HOME Consortium
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Commission is continuing their support of the Parkersburg-Wood County HOME Consortium. Parkersburg City Development Projects Administrator Jake Frady appeared before the commissioners during their meeting today to talk about the housing assistance program. The HOME Consortium, made up of Wood County and the...
Mountain State Art and Craft Fair prepares to welcome new crafts
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Cedar Lakes Conference Center will have art and craft vendors with various trinkets for you to look at and possibly get next week. This year, they have reached their limit of vendors with some fan-favorite items like wooden toys and some new items like a tin smith.
Jan Dils Attorneys at Law Freedom 5K Fun Run breaks the record
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Jan Dils Attorneys at Law Freedom 5K Fun Run took place and surpassed previous records. They donate and fundraise for several organizations downtown such as “We Have Your Six” and " Operation Transportation”. This year they broke last years record with 427 participants...
Vienna Freedom Festival kicks off first of two weekends
VIENNA — The 2024 Friends of Vienna Freedom Festival kicked off Friday at the Grand Central Mall and will continue Saturday. “It’s my pleasure to welcome you all to the Freedom Festival for this year,” Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp said during the opening ceremony held at the Grand Central Mall Friday.
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...
Williamstown man among Generation West Virginia 2024 honorees
PARKERSBURG — An engineer from Williamstown is among the 2024 honorees by Generation West Virginia. Sean Cottrill, a principal structural engineer at Pickering Associates in Parkersburg, received the Emerging Leader Award, which celebrates a standout Generation West Virginia Fellowship program graduate who demonstrates perseverance, creativity and the promise of future growth.
West Virginia set to recognize Amputee Center
PARKERSBURG — The Amputee Center in Parkersburg and its executive director will be recognized by the state of West Virginia for promoting and creating opportunities to make West Virginia a healthier place. The 2024 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Awards from Celebrating Healthy West Virginia, a program developed by the...
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...
American Legion Post 15 participated in flag raising ceremony
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wyngate Senior Living recently installed a new flag pole, and with the Fourth of July coming up next week, they reached out to the American Legion in Parkersburg about holding a ceremony. The ceremony included folding of the flag, raising the flag, and playing of ‘To...
Come Fourth! Independence Day celebrations sprinkled throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — America’s birthday will be celebrated around the Mid-Ohio Valley Thursday with fireworks, fellowship and food. * The annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration is set for 10 a.m. Thursday in downtown Marietta. The event is organized by AMVETS Post 1788 and will begin with lineup at...
Wood County Commission approves funding requests
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission will be using an expected carryover of around $600,000 from its 2023-2024 budget to provide funding to some organizations that have asked for the county’s assistance. During the commission meeting earlier this week, officials were notified of around $600,000 for their ending...
Picture This: Vienna City Council meets
VIENNA — Craig Baker, left, and Sam Rich with the Thrasher Group speak to members of Vienna City Council Thursday about the engineering company’s proposal to develop the Spencer’s Landing project. The possible inclusion of an amphitheater generated much debate, and the meeting lasted more than two hours. Council voted to table the resolution accepting Thrasher’s proposal for two weeks. Read the full story in the weekend edition of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
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