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Students from Marietta participated in a national drum corp. competition
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Elijah Lopez, Cameron Bean, and Charles Bartlett marched with the all-age drum corp Columbus Saints, which is a part of Drum Corp International. They all enjoyed their time as they grew their knowledge and strengthened their relationship. “It was amazing; everything you could have asked for...
Lawn care service discuss drought effects on landscaping
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - C&J’s Lawn Care have been seeing a struggle in business with the ongoing drought going on in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Joe Mcginnis, the owner of C&J’s Lawn Care in Vienna, said that sometimes locations won’t need to be cut for a quite a time.
West Virginia State Honey Festival vendors, crafts to swarm City Park this weekend
PARKERSBURG — The 43rd Annual West Virginia State Honey Festival lands at Parkersburg’s City Park Saturday and Sunday. The festival is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Saturday also features the Pioneer Antique Auto Club’s Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food Truck & Vendor Festival to raise money for cancer research, support
WILLIAMSTOWN — The Williamstown Relay For Life’s Food Truck & Vendor Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tomlinson Park. Last year, the Relay For Life event changed formats to renew interest and bring in more people to the annual effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight cancer and support the patients and families affected by it.
CenterWell Home Health launches 20th annual food drive
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The location in Parkersburg is beginning their month-long annual food drive. CenterWell Home Health is a business that aids seniors with in-home living and rehabilitation. This year, CenterWell will be donating to the Latrobe Street Mission homeless shelter. Abbi Sturm, an occupational therapist at CenterWell, said that...
How West Virginia’s drought could affect Friday Night Lights
North central West Virginia may have had cooler temperatures and some rain in the recent days, but the long-term effects of the summer drought are still causing issues in the area, including at grass football fields like South Harrison's Gary Barnette field.
West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia American Water recently announced that 29 agencies within its service areas will receive grant money for fire protection gear, equipment, and training. Among the recipients are two departments in Summers County: the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and the Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department. The Jumping Branch-Nimitz department will use its grant to purchase two ratcheting fire hydrant wrenches, totaling $740.40. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department will allocate its $842.70 grant towards acquiring AED (automated external defibrillator) equipment. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department expressed their gratitude on Facebook, thanking American Water Company for the support. They also indicated that they will provide updates on how the grant funds are utilized in the future. The grants are part of West Virginia American Water’s ongoing efforts to support local fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities across its service areas. The post West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection appeared first on The Hinton News.
City Pulmonologist Salam Rajjoub Honored for Work with WVSOM Students; BHS Grad Presents Award
An area physician received recognition for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students. Salam Rajjoub, M.D., received the 2024 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central East Region of WVSOM’s Statewide. Campus. Rajjoub is a pulmonologist at American Lung Care in Bridgeport. He was presented...
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.
Senators Manchin & Capito cut ribbon for hydrogen hub office
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Morgantown for the ARCH2 program office. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub was recently awarded $30 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. These hubs will be used to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen energy called blue hydrogen. Senators...
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.
Area Law Enforcement and State Medical Examiner's Office in Midst of Investigation after Body Discovered
The Morgantown Police Department is investigating the discovery of a body in the early evening hours of Tuesday, August 20. The department sent out a press release saying there was a report of an unidentified body on Don Knotts Boulevard at 6:43 p.m. The area in question was near a bridge.
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.
Wheeling considers introducing PODA districts to boost local business and community
WHEELING, W.Va. — PODA is currently located in different cities throughout West Virginia and could potentially make its way to Wheeling. PODA (Private Outdoor Designated Area) is currently available in cities like Huntington, Charleston, Parkersburg, and Morgantown. Wheeling Councilman Ty Thorngate brought the idea to the table at a recent development committee meeting.
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