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A mussel-bound voyage: Ohio River Islands refuge checks in on endangered mussels
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Thursday morning, volunteers, divers, and scientists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prepared for the third day of a monitoring mission in the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The group focused on the mussels’ populations near Buckley and Muskingum Islands, including endangered species...
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
Man’s body recovered from Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A boater discovered a missing man’s body at Summersville Lake. On the evening of Monday, July 15, 2024, Trooper L. L. Cox was informed about a missing person, 44-year-old Scott David Saylor from Morgantown, WV. According to his family, Saylor had mentioned he was going swimming but hadn’t heard from him […]
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
West Virginia Humanities Council celebrates 50 years of Arts, cultural enrichment
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC) celebrated its 50th anniversary at Alma Bea restaurant in Shepherdstown on July 11. While the 501©3 nonprofit organization’s headquarters are in Charleston, WVHC Executive Director Eric Waggoner said the organization decided to hold its anniversary celebration in the Eastern Panhandle, due to the many ways the WVHC has invested in local humanities efforts. Without WVHC funding, the Contemporary American Theater Festival would not be able to offer any free programming and no History Alive! actors would be traveling the state, sharing little known stories from the past with modern audiences.
Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
Picture This: The Tree of Life
MARIETTA — A tiny “garden” of plants grown in the decaying wood of a log along the Cisler Trail near Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Marietta City Council weighs entertainment tax, other ways to increase revenue
MARIETTA — Marietta City Council discussed possible ways to increase city revenue and talked about union contract related general fund transfers Monday evening during a Finance Committee meeting. The first idea council discussed for increasing revenue was an entertainment tax. “Mr. Bertram, you’re on about the entertainment tax,” Ward...
Marietta, Beverly-Lowell pull out victories in Legion Baseball district tournament action
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - It was another busy day at Fort Frye High School at the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament. First, Marietta Post 64 clinched a spot in the winner’s bracket final with a dominant 14-3 win over Cambridge/Belle Valley Post 84/641. Marietta’s offense exploded by putting...
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