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Traffic stop on Ohio 7 leads to drug arrests and seizure of cash and narcotics
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio — A traffic stop led to two drug arrests along Ohio 7 in Sardis on Thursday. During the stop, methamphetamines, heroin, unknown liquid, unknown pills, smoking devices, plastic baggies, scales and a large amount of cash was seized. Arrested were 32-year-old Robert Dorsey III of Littleton,...
Obituary: Lowell, Noel A. Wetz of
Noel A. Wetz of Lowell, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1943, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter E. and Laura B. Schletzer Wetz. Noel graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1961. He served in the United States Air. Force from 1961 to...
Obituary: Atkinson, Keith W.
Keith W. Atkinson, 94, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1930, to William Claire Atkinson and Esther Lillian (Martin). Keith grew up in Harrisville, New York, and was a 1947 graduate of Harrisville High School. After graduation,...
Obituary: Sprouse, Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene
Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Sprouse, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away July 16, 2024, at Eagle Point Nursing Home. He was born August 30, 1935, in Volcano, WV, a son of the late Vernon Edward Sprouse and Cora (Todd) Sprouse. Kenny was a self-employed auto mechanic, and he enjoyed NASCAR...
Inaugural WVU Medicine Children’s at Discovery World event coming to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Children’s and WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center are planning a full day of free fun for all ages to enjoy at Discovery World on Market. The inaugural WVU Medicine Children’s at Discovery World will kick off from noon to 5 p.m. on...
Lola Darlene Barber Mercer
Lola Darlene Barber Mercer, 79, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away July 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born Oct. 13, 1944, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Early Barber and Ruth Dovenbarger Barber. Lola worked at Big Bear and Foodland grocery stores. She was also a beautician...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
The USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a team sport that brings boys and girls together to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other coed teams. Local teams played in Columbus, Ohio, this past weekend. Team Greenmont came in third place out of eight teams in their division. Team...
Peggy Jo Ryan Cox
Peggy Jo Ryan Cox, 75, of Barlow, joined her beloved husband Larry in Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Waterview Pointe. She was born on March 24, 1949, in Marietta to Thomas and Carol (Bond) Ryan. She was a 1967 graduate of Warren High School and also attended classes at Ohio Dominican College, Marshall University, Parkersburg Community College, and various medical training classes. She was employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and for Dr. Michael Santer, Sr. for several years along with other places of employment. She was a long time member of the Barlow Presbyterian Church.
Volkswagen brand now available at Matheny Motors
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Matheny Motors has added Volkswagen to its brand portfolio. The Volkswagen showroom is located at 112 3rd St. in Parkersburg and will operate under the name Matheny Volkswagen of Parkersburg. Matheny Motors said this pairs them with one of the world’s fastest-growing and most respected auto...
Village of Caldwell celebrates Christmas in July
Christmas came early to Caldwell as they celebrated Christmas in July over the weekend. The day was filled with food, fun and, of course, bounce houses. The village was decked out for Christmas and celebrating in the heat of summer proved just as fun. ...
Christ Lutheran Church members participate in summer mission trip
DuBOIS — Nineteen members of Christ Lutheran Church, both youth and adults, participated in a summer mission trip to the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) Disaster Response Warehouse and Retreat Center, Caldwell, Ohio, June 16-19. The NALC Disaster Response coordinator administers the NALC Disaster Response Fund, which provides rapid...
Marietta Moose Lodge donates emergency ‘starter kits’ for foster children
MARIETTA — Washington County Children Services received donations to help foster children Wednesday morning. Marietta Moose Lodge #1813 donated starter kits for foster children to the agency, which is a part of the Washington County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Since April 1, the lodge has been working...
Teams working to be crowned for the last standing boat
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Ely Chapman Foundation has partnered with the Right Path to make a fun community night this Friday, July 19, while racing in cardboard boats!. The Right Path’s mission is prevention and awareness, keeping kids healthy and off the streets. This will be the second year they have worked with the Ely Chapman Foundation in their annual boat regatta at the Marietta Aquatic Center, where kids race inside the cardboard boats they have built themselves.
One theatre’s fundraising season kicked off with lots of cheer
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Normally, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season does not start this early, though one theatre hopes the early start to their fundraising season pays off. The Stage Door of Peoples Bank Theatre was filled with Christmas spirit as they held a Christmas in July...
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