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Korean War soldier from W.Va. accounted for
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A soldier from West Virginia who was killed during the Korean War has been accounted for. The Defence POw/MIA Accounting Agency announced that U.S. Army Sgt. Kester B. Hardman, 22, of Smithville, W.Va., was accounted for on May 2, 2024. In Dec. 1950, Hardman was assigned...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 26): Parkersburg aiming higher in 2024
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Parkersburg Big Reds reached the second round of the Class AAA playoffs a year ago, and now a close loss has those around the program feeling perhaps they could have made it further. This season, Parkersburg believes it is ready to take the next...
Showers and Thunderstorms Return to the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It has been a very dry week across the Mid-Ohio Valley, but that is going to be changing today. Already, there has been some spotty light showers this morning and that is expected to linger around through the morning commute. However, most of the morning, and most of the region, will stay dry for the start of the day. It is when we get into the early afternoon that the threat of thunderstorms will move in. This will mainly be between noon and 3 p.m. this afternoon. Afterwards, we return to mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower passing by. Heading into the late evening and overnight tonight, there will be the potential for an isolated shower or storm.
Wood County 911 Center almost ready to come online
PARKERSBURG — The new Wood County 911 Center will be coming online soon, the 911 director told county commissioners Thursday. Wood County 911 Director Mike Shook appeared before the commission to give an update on the 18,000-square-foot facility at the former Suddenlink building near the Interstate 77 and U.S. 50 intersection.
Road closures announced for News and Sentinel Half Marathon, Two Mile races
PARKERSBURG — Motorists will have to adjust their routes or be prepared for delays Saturday morning as runners and walkers compete in The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race. “The roads are closed to protect the safety of both the runners and walkers and the...
Picture This: Racer’s View – Mile 12.8, Market Street Blooms
PARKERSBURG — Flowers bloom in one of several planters that have been added to Market Street in recent years. Runners and walkers in both the News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two mile events will past the spot late in their races. Registration for the races is available at www.newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com, at the News and Sentinel office at 519 Juliana St. or in person from 2- 9 p.m. Friday at the Parkersburg Municipal Building. (Photo by Art Smith)
Arts and entertainment events happening August 15th-18th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, August 15th. Wes Banco Artist Display- Christine Rhodes 9:00am - 3:00pm @ WesBanco- Market St Parkersburg, WV.
WV Central Federal Credit Union distributes checks to teachers
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Many teachers in the Mid-Ohio Valley are back in the classroom for the upcoming school year. West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union wanted to help our teachers prepare by distributing $30 checks for their annual Stuff the Bus event. These checks can be used for school...
2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Festival: Pageant winners holding court at annual celebration
PARKERSBURG — There were three categories from the 2024 Miss Parkersburg Homecoming Queen Pageant this year: Miss Parkersburg Homecoming Queen, Miss Parkersburg Homecoming Teen and Miss Parkersburg Homecoming Preteen. Each of the winners were awarded a crown, sash, flowers, and will receive a cash prize at the end of their reigns.
Parkersburg URA approves property sale to Astorg Auto
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The URA approved the sale of 1954 Seventh St. to Astorg Auto. This location once held a hotel that City Council member Sharon Kuhl says was a detriment to Seventh St. The $200,000 offer was proposed by Astorg and Kuhl believes it was the best out...
2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Festival: Community gathering features local music, food and activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Homecoming is back this Friday and Saturday and is located at Point Park at 113 Ann St. Friday hours are from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 3-10 p.m. Friday evening kicks off with musical performances on the mainstage in the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre with...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Parkersburg High School golfer Vinnie Guice recorded his first hole-in-one Wednesday at Oxbow Golf and Country Club during a dual match with Warren. He used a 4-iron from 192 yards on the seventh hole. His witnesses were teammate Jack Louden and Warren High School golfers Brayden Parsons and Liam Nuzum.
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