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Two injured in work zone crash Monday
RACINE, Ohio (WTAP) - Jonathan Rees, 62, was traveling southbound on SR 124 through the intersection of Vine Street when he allegedly struck David Schackart, 27, and Brian Barringer, 33, who were doing construction in a work zone, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Following the crash, according to...
Wood County Commission approves lease for new Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department location
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission approved the lease for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to move into St. Joseph’s Landing during its Thursday meeting. The commission unanimously approved the final lease agreement which has been worked on for the past month. St. Joseph’s Landing Building Manager Jon...
Kanawha County Hosts 51st Annual Charleston Distance Run This Weekend
An annual sporting tradition returns to Kanawha County this Saturday. Now in its fifty-first year, the Charleston Distance Run brings estimates of more than 750 racers from across the country to Kanawha County for a route alongside the state capitol and downtown Charleston along with a diversion across the river on what is commonly known as Capital Punishment Hill.
21 firefighters join Charleston department
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The City of Charleston has 21 new firefighters. All 21 graduates completed 17 weeks of training. “We became a real close brotherhood, and, you know, everybody was there for everybody. When somebody was falling behind, we would step in and we, we would push them through and make sure everybody went through,” Josh Davis, new to the Charleston Fire Department.
W.Va. American Water announces infrastructure upgrade project in Charleston's East End
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia American Water announced Thursday a $315,000 infrastructure investment in Charleston’s East End aims to improve reliability for customers and firefighters. The project will replace more than 600 feet of water main along Quarrier Street from Elizabeth Street to Ruffner Avenue, according to...
Keeping your home’s foundation safe in the drought
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The ongoing drought has had an impact on several aspects of life from farming and lowering water levels to brush fires and just trying to stay cool in the heat. One other thing to keep on your radar is the impact it could have on your foundation. Some foundation experts say […]
RVK’s Brandon Phoenix preview WVU football’s home opener
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Mountaineers open their season on the football field on Saturday against the #8 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. WVU comes into the game with revenge on their mind after losing last year’s season opener to Penn State 38-15 in Happy Valley. WVU...
Meet Dallas! WTAP’s Pet of the Week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Dallas! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!. Dallas is an eight-year-old red heeler cattle dog mix who joins us from the Humane Society of Parkersburg. Dallas is very calm and affectionate with a gentleman-like demeanor. While he is very demure in nature and would get...
How the heat affects those with chronic illnesses
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Despite the few rain showers over the past few days, the heat and humidity are still enduring. Those struggling with chronic illnesses like heart disease are hit harder by hot weather than others. The amount of time it takes to cool down determines whether or not someone is at a higher risk of developing a heat-related illness.
Ramsey says new rehab hospital, neurological institute coming to CAMC General
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey laid out an aggressive path for the health system in the months and years to come during his presentation Thursday at the annual West Virginia Business Summit hosted by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Ramsey, speaking on the...
Pinpoint Yellow Alert Day | The heat wave is almost over
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The heat wave is almost over across the Mid-Ohio Valley. We will see one more day with a heat advisory in place across the southern portion of the region from noon to 8 p.m. this evening. Just like yesterday, even though everyone will not be under a heat advisory, it is still going to be very hot and humid. Heat index values will hit the upper 90s to low 100s one more time. Of course, thanks to the heat and humidity, we will repeat the same weather as Thursday. There will be a bit of some fog for the morning commute and then the chance for isolated thunderstorms around the evening commute.
Soccer Game Preview: Weir Hits the Road
The Weir Red Riders will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Winfield Generals at 10:00 a.m. Weir is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4 goals per game this season. On Thursday, Weir and Wheeling Central Catholic finished up their matchup...
Picture This: Bhati Receives Scholarship
PARKERSBURG — Isabel Bhati, a recent graduate of Parkersburg High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter Q in Parkersburg. The scholarship was established in 2009 to provide funds for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the next academic year. Women who demonstrate excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities and community service compete for the scholarship. Bhati is attending Duke University. From left: Juli Cramer, president of Chapter Q; Susan Bhati, Bhati’s mother; Bhati; Mary Hughes Maskell, STAR Scholarship chairperson; and Janie Grimm, Bhati’s grandmother. (Photo Provided)
Picture This: Edge of Glory
PARKERSBURG — A pigeon sits on top of a “blade” of a windmill that is part of a logo of Rural King at Park Shopping Center. The birds hang out in the area waiting for spilled feed in the parking lot of the store. 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)
Parkersburg Utility Board gets update on sewer control plan
PARKERSBURG — Work done over the years to meet a virtually impossible standard of eliminating all sanitary sewer overflows has positioned the Parkersburg Utility Board well for new regulations after a change in its designation. Representatives of engineering firm Strand Associates updated board members this week on a long-term...
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