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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to host community archiving events
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum will be hosting community archiving events across southern West Virginia next month. The events aim to preserve coalfields' history through personal artifacts and stories, and are being supported by the National Coal Heritage Area Authority and the Berea College Appalachian Fund. Locations and times include:
We have to work together to help those impacted by domestic violence
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Vienna Police Chief, Carl Powell, says that Domestic Violence is physical or mental abuse between two people. Family Crisis Intervention Center’s Executive Director, Emily Larkins, shares some national statistics on Domestic Violence. “One in four women and one in seven men are often, or can,...
Wood County Adult Learning Center accepting used book donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Adult Learning Center is currently accepting donations of used books. According to Deanna Adis, an adult education instructor, these donations will be collected to help the learning center with one of its projects during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which will take place Sept. 16 through Sept. 20.
Parkersburg, West Virginia, businessman gets 2 years in fed prison for tax evasion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A Parkersburg businessman who provided general building and specialty contracting services throughout the state with his River City Chem Dry has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for tax evasion. Brian E. Drake, 56, also was ordered to pay over $2 million...
State Police conducting sobriety checkpoint on W.Va. 47
PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg detachment of the West Virginia State Police, in conjunction with the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 8 p.m. tonight until 2 a.m. Saturday, on West Virginia 47 near Parkersburg, in the vicinity of the detachment. Motorists who wish to avoid the checkpoint may take an alternate route.
Parkersburg High School’s Stephen Myers, Dominic Way earn All-American honors
PARKERSBURG — Stephen Myers and Dominic Way, a pair of rising sophomores at Parkersburg High School, added to their trophy cases after recently earning All-American honors at the Fargo Nationals held on the campus of North Dakota State University. Way, who was unable to compete in the Class AAA...
Wood County Board of Education hears update on Summit Success Academy
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held a number of presentations Tuesday night. Summit Success Academy Dean of Students Tim Bauman spoke to the board about the success the academy has had since its opening three years ago. “Our kids are generally failing everything. They are failing...
Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sells three properties at meeting
PARKERSBURG — During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority sold three properties and moved its August meeting from Aug. 27 to Aug. 13 to discuss the sale of another property. There were four properties that were scheduled to be voted on Tuesday night by the URA...
ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the...
Justice declares state of emergency over drought in all WV counties
Prolonged shortages of rain have led to drought conditions throughout the entire state, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday. Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties in an effort to help farmers, he said.
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
The Parkersburg South girls basketball camp, which is for all area boys and girls interested in basketball, will be held on Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31 at PSHS. Grades K-1, which will be from 10-11 a.m. is $20. Grades 2-5, which will be from 10 a.m. until 12:15 pm. is $65 and grades 6-7, which will be from 12:45 p.m. until 3 p.m. is also $65.
Parkersburg officials still mulling change to July 4 activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council’s Public Works Committee has voted to send further discussion for July Fourth plans to the Committee of the Whole. They want to form a committee of seven to nine community members, with each council member possibly nominating someone, to further develop the event plans and fundraising efforts.
Big Reds baseball teaches fundamentals at youth camp
VIENNA — It was good times all around here Wednesday at Jackson Park during the annual Parkersburg Big Reds youth baseball camp. Participants from throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley converged to the three fields off Rosemar Road for the opening morning of the free two-day event. “Williamstown, Warren, Marietta, Belpre,...
The Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future
Martinsburg, WV – Although West Virginia has borne the tragic distinction of the highest overdose rate per capita for nearly a decade, the Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future. Through the grassroots efforts of The Hope Dealer Project, West Virginia is making history by leading a statewide movement towards recovery and hope.
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