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Humane society held ice cream adoption event
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Humane Society of Parkersburg partnered with Rhododendron Ice Cream to supply visitors a sweet treat while they met with pets at the shelter. They were open for a couple extra hours on Thursday, and Shelter Manager Samantha Tannous shared the reason behind it. “We have...
Hometown architect returns to roots, makes impact in Vienna
VIENNA — The Generation West Virginia (GWV) Fellowship Class of 2024 is spotlighting one of its fellows, Chris Mancuso, who has returned to his hometown of Vienna, to make a significant impact on the community. With a passion for architecture and public service, Mancuso is transforming his hometown through...
Parkersburg Floodwall mural ribbon-cutting at Point Park
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the conclusion of phase four in a mural painting project at Point Park. This mural project has been in the works for four years. Edward Escondon, the project director of the murals, said the idea for the murals...
Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
“New” Vintage Fashion Comes To Pullman Square
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. “Forgotten Cotton Vintage,” a new shop specializing in vintage casual and outer wear, opened in Pullman Square in July 2024. Forgotten Cotton is the vision of Jaxon Greer. The idea behind the endeavor is to find cool old clothes that are no longer wanted by their original owners and give them a fresh life. “The whole ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ deal,” said Greer.
W.V. Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg ready to start new season
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It may feel like the season for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg just ended, but they’re already preparing for this coming season’s ticket sales!. This season’s theme is all about classic music and modern gems, calling it. ‘Classic Gems and Modern Marvels.’...
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