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Man taken to hospital after being thrown from motorcycle
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man crashed his motorcycle on Monday afternoon near the Juliana Street Bridge. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office says the man went off the road at the 5.5. mile marker of US 50 West around 3:16 p.m. He was thrown about 100 feet from the...
Jeff Sandy was the recipient of the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Earlier this month, former Wood County Sheriff and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeff Sandy was awarded the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion. The medallion was given by the Chapel of Four Chaplains, a national organization founded in honor of four extraordinary men and their acts of supreme sacrifice during World War II.
RNR Tire Express hold back-to-school backpack giveaway
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - RNR Tire Express at their Parkersburg location recently held a backpack giveaway for the back-to-school season coming up. Kyle Finnerty, a sales manager at RNR Tire Express, said this is something RNR has been doing annually. “Something RNR does every year is a backpack drive to...
Little Hocking VFD revives ice cream social
LITTLE HOCKING — After a five-year hiatus, the Little Hocking Fire Department’s ice cream social made its return Saturday. With a history dating back to the early 1970s, the community found itself at a loss when the event was postponed after they lost a location to host it.
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
Belpre Homecoming a four-day festival this year
BELPRE — A change is coming to the 92nd annual Belpre Homecoming which will celebrate again this year at Civitan Park with the addition of an extra day. The festival has traditionally been a three-day event for many years but, this year, organizers have decided to add an additional day.
Angel’s Harbor doing good for the community
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Angel’s Harbor in Belpre held a car wash benefit for an Army Veteran whose house burnt down, resulting in a total loss. Angel’s Harbor is a faith based 90 day recovery center, but they also give back to the community and help those in need.
More than $1M approved for East Palestine businesses through support program
More help will be coming to eligible businesses in East Palestine. That's because the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1 million for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program was created to provide loans to businesses impacted by the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment that happened last...
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]
Encore Industries building sold, will become a warehouse and logistics hub
CAMBRDIGE − The Encore Industries building at 725 Water St. has sold to John Jack, a local businessman specializing in energy and logistics operations who is utilizing the 200,000-square-foot space for warehousing and distribution for major global brands. “I can’t say who, but we’re in the midst right now of moving product in,” said Jack. “We’re cleaning everything up and having brand new racking systems installed.” ...
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
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