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Hot and sunny 4th of July

It will be a sunny and hot 4th of July Weekend.
It will be a sunny and hot 4th of July for the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Local

Miller said if a restaurant is to stay open during a main water break, it won't have the...
Marietta/Belpre Health Dept. recommends restaurants to close during water main breaks

Local

Dr.Swiger gave some advice for any veterans with PTSD who are wanting to avoid fireworks...
Veteran Affairs comments on PTSD with fireworks during the Fourth Of July

Local

Serving those that served: The veterans organizations of Washington County
Serving those that served: The veterans organizations of Washington County

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The DoHS announced the following information on how to apply and benefit distribution.

West Virginia DoHS announces school clothing allowance program

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Grace Koennecke and Ariana Mintz
The DoHS announced the following information on how to apply and benefit distribution.

Accidents

Two cars involved in wreck in south Parkersburg

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Phyllis Smith
It involved two cars and one person was taken to the hospital.

Local

With the arrival of The 4th Of July holiday, the Ohio Department Of Transportation District 10...

ODOT holds work zone safety event at Ohio Welcome Center

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jason Leveille
With the arrival of The 4th Of July holiday, the Ohio Department Of Transportation District 10 was set up at the Ohio Welcome Center on I-77 for a work zone safety event.

Local

The purpose of the food drive is to provide food for local school food pantries

WTAP Cares for Kids Food Drive receives over 8,000 items

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Logan Riggenbach
The purpose of the food drive is to provide food for local school food pantries.

Local

The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department urges residents to be cautious when using grills for the...

Health officials urge residents to be careful when grilling this weekend

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Logan Riggenbach
The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department urges residents to be cautious when using grills for the Fourth of July.

Artsbridge Events

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Arts and entertainment events happening July 3rd-6th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Updated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM EDT
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By Henry Grof
Jeff DeWitt joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening July 3rd-6th across the Mid-Ohio Valley!
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Through these organizations, many veterans continue their service long after leaving the armed...
Serving those that served: The veterans organizations of Washington County

News

Miller said if a restaurant is to stay open during a main water break, it won't have the...
Health Department recommends restaurants to close during water main breaks

News

Dr. Swiger gave some advice for any veterans with PTSD who are wanting to avoid fireworks...
Veteran Affairs comments on PTSD during the Fourth of July

News

The purpose of the food drive is to provide food for local school food pantries.
WTAP Cares for Kids Food Drive receives over 8,000 items

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Crime

“Operation Blackjack,” an extensive drug trafficking investigation, led to the arrest of 18...

Drug trafficking investigation in Wirt County leads to 18 arrests

Updated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
Wirt County Prosecuting Attorney says this is believed to be the biggest law enforcement operation targeting drug trafficking in Wirt County’s history.

Forecast

The 90s will still be around during the holiday weekend.

Sunny weather ahead of the holiday weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT
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By Henry Grof
Lots of sunshine is expected for the holiday weekend.

Local

Chris Hunt served in the United States navy from 1986-1989. He enlisted right after graduating...

Local Navy veteran reflects ahead of July 4th

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Jason Leveille
According to a local veteran, Independence Day is a day for both celebration and remembrance

Crime

On July 1, seven individuals involved in a drug trafficking ring were taken into custody for...

Pomeroy man leads detectives to drug trafficking ring bust

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall
On July 1, seven individuals involved in a drug trafficking ring were taken into custody for drug related charges.

Local

Visitors aboard the American Melody express what they loved about the cruise.

Riverboat Days begin at the Marietta Levee

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Payton Brooker
Visitors aboard the American Melody express what they loved about the cruise.

Local

Marietta mayor says 911 consolidation in Washington County could be beneficial but isn’t an...

Marietta mayor says 911 consolidation in Washington County could be beneficial but isn’t an urgent need

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
The City of Marietta operates one of the county’s three pubic safety answering points, or PSAPS, with the other two run by the City of Belpre and the county.

Local

Fehrenbacher said it is important to provide technology towards a younger generation.

Parkersburg Catholic Elementary receives a state grant towards Chromebooks

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Payton Brooker
Fehrenbacher said it is important to provide technology towards a younger generation.

Forecast

Sunny skies return as the 4th of July approaches.

Sunny weather leading up to the 4th of July

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM EDT
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By Henry Grof
Sunny skies return as the 4th of July approaches.

Local

Treasurer Pack said with the opening of Green's Supply Depot, it will create an economic...

Green’s Supply Depot grand opening on Division Street

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Payton Brooker
Treasurer Pack said with the opening of Green's Supply Depot, it will create an economic success in Parkersburg and the state of West Virginia.

Local

Booth said it's important to honor veterans both from the past and present who sacrificed...

Booth reflects on military career as he awaits retirement

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Payton Brooker
Booth said it's important to honor veterans both from the past and present who sacrificed their lives.

Local

Students of Marietta College will see a different form to the first floor of the Legacy...

Marietta College receives $1 million donation for new academic and career center

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Jason Leveille
Students of Marietta College will see a different form to the first floor of the Legacy Library this fall.

Local

The Wood County Assessor’s office gave new dog tags to all seven K-9’s between the county and...

New dog tags given to Wood County K-9’s for start of 2025-’26 fiscal year

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By Jason Leveille
The Wood County Assessor’s office gave new dog tags to all seven K-9’s between the county and municipal police departments.

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They will leave for Washington D.C. Thursday morning and return Saturday evening.

Tyler Consolidated High School invited to march in national parade

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Logan Riggenbach
They will leave for Washington D.C. Thursday morning and return Saturday evening.

Local

Chief Matthews said it is important to be aware of the dangers of fireworks and to be safe...

First responders urge residents to use caution when using fireworks

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Logan Riggenbach
Chief Matthews said it is important to be aware of the dangers of fireworks and to be safe when handling them.

Local

Deputies and several area first responders searched the area for two days with no results.

Abandoned car in Mountwood Park belongs to missing man out of Ohio

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall
Deputies and several area first responders searched the area for two days with no results.

Local

Drivers in Marietta can expect delays while crews work to repair a line break on Pike Street.

UPDATE: Water main break along Pike St. in Marietta has been fixed

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall and Andrew Noll
Drivers in Marietta can expect delays while crews work to repair a line break on Pike Street.

Forecast

Tuesday will be the last stormy day of the week.

One more day of stormy weather

Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Henry Grof
Tuesday will be the last day of stormy weather for this week.

WTAP Health Check

Dr. Lori Gledhill with WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center has plenty of safety tips for...

June Health Check Part 2: Summer safety tips for parents to keep your kids safe

Updated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Andrew Noll
Dr. Lori Gledhill with WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center has plenty of safety tips for parents who may be nervous about their kids venturing out during the summer.

Crime

A wandering 2-year-old in the Streets of Lowell led to the discovery of multiple children in...

Arrest made after officers find wandering toddler, find multiple children “covered in feces”

Updated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall
A wandering 2-year-old in the Streets of Lowell led to the discovery of multiple children in poor living conditions and the arrest of a Marietta woman.

Local

Burdette believes everyone should have some military experience through one of the branches.

Parkersburg veteran reflects on his service ahead of Independence Day

Updated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Logan Riggenbach
Burdette believes everyone should have some military experience through one of the branches.

Golden Shield Award

Holliday is the Administrative Coordinator at Camden Clark Ambulance Service. She has been a...

June Golden Shield Award presented to Administrative Coordinator at Camden Clark Ambulance Service

Updated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Andrew Noll
June’s recipient of the Golden Shield Award is the administrative coordinator for Camden Clark Ambulance Service.

Local

In West Virginia and Ohio, several communities have events scheduled for the fourth of July.

Independence Day 2025 events across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Updated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall
In West Virginia and Ohio, several communities have events planned for the fourth of July.
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