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Ohio Governor MIke Dewine visited Marietta, Ohio on Thursday, seen here with the mayor of...

Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine visits Marietta, Ohio on Thursday

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Phyllis Smith and Jacob Krantz
Ohio’s governor was in Marietta on Thursday afternoon to talk about the state’s budget and his commitment to the state’s water resources.

News

Marietta City Council allocates American Rescue Plan funds.

Marietta City Council allocates hundreds of thousands of American Rescue Plan dollars

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Laura Bowen
Money was distributed across multiple projects.

News

Babysitting classes will be held throughout the year at The Washington County Career Center.

Local career center will host babysitting classes throughout the year

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Laura Bowen
The goal is to prepare kids for everything that comes with babysitting, from safety to the business side of things.

News

Washington County Career Center

Washington County Career Center is offering a new program to help others

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Coleman
The Washington County Career Center Adult Technical Training has started up a new program with the help of Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

News

Zonta Club of MOV accepting nominations for 2023 Woman of the Year

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jacob Krantz
The Zonta Club of Marietta is accepting nominations for the 2023 Betty L. Hadler Zonta Woman of the Year.

News

Marietta City Engineer says goodbye after 17 years

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jacob Krantz
Joe Tucker is retiring as Marietta’s city engineer after 17 years of service.

News

No present threat at Marietta High School following rumors of violence

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Samantha Cavalli
The Marietta Police Department determined there is no present threat to the safety and security of students, staff, or property.

News

Jody Buskirk bond hearing, state denies bond reduction

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
Jody Buskirk is being denied a reduction on his $75 thousand bond.

Accidents

UPDATE: One person dead in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 off Torch Road

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell and Samantha Cavalli
Three people were injured in a two vehicle crash on U.S. Rt. 50 off Torch Rd. in Athens County, Ohio.

News

W.Va. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey confident in abortion pill ban lawsuit

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
Patrick Morrisey discusses the lawsuit by GenBioPio to West Virginia over the abortion pill ban.
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News

Wood County Assessor presents property books to county commission

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell
At the Wood County Commission’s meeting on Thursday, Wood County Assessor David Nohe presented the property books for 2022.

News

“Fractured” art exhibit opens at Marietta College

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Chase Campbell
The exhibit features the collaborative work of photographer Helen Hoffelt and fiber artist Char Norman, both of the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Education

Discovery World on Market hires Jill McDonald as Education Manager

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
Discovery World on Market makes a new hire.

News

Fleming family keeps Gretchen in mind with search coming this Saturday

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
The Parkersburg Police Dept. is asking people to come out and help search for Gretchen Fleming. Fleming has been missing since early December. Police will be conducting a searching for her this Saturday here in Wood County. Gretchen’s family is hoping to find her this weekend and are speaking out to let people know who she is.

News

Wood County Schools participating in training Monday

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Coleman
According to a press release from Wood County Schools, local law enforcement will hold training sessions for school employees on Monday February 6th.

News

Wood County students learn what technical centers have to offer

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Coleman
During the tours they learn about everything from auto shop to computer science and even cosmetology.

News

Marietta Mayor: Water line break in Marietta is repaired

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Andrew Noll and Alexa Griffey
All customers affected have water back, according to the mayor.

News

French Creek Freddie predicts early spring

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
French Creek Freddie has predicted an early spring for the Mountain State while Punxsutawney Phil has predicted more winter in Pennsylvania.

News

Arts and entertainment events happening February 2nd-5th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Henry Grof
Joe Oliverio joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening around the Mid-Ohio Valley!

News

A date for 2023′s Volcano Days festival has been set

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:51 PM EST
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By Laura Bowen
Volcano Days is a family-friendly festival that's both fun and educational.

News

Boil water advisory issued for Reno Water customers along Route 7

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:05 PM EST
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By Phyllis Smith
Reno Water says customers along Route 7, including 112 Rauch Drive and down toward Route 7 and 120 Brandy Drive and toward Route 7 are without water after a water main break near Tennis Center Drive in Marietta on Wednesday night.

News

Lawsuit: WVa abortion ban irrational, unconstitutional

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:04 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The lawsuit asks for a halt to the four-month-old abortion ban while the case is heard in federal court.

News

Reconstruction of W.Va. Turnpike travel plazas set to start

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:13 PM EST
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By Kimberly Donahue
Drivers on the West Virginia Turnpike may need to make additional stops for food or the restroom starting this month.

News

Injuries to infant being investigated

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM EST
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By Carrie Rose
An infant has been hospitalized for what is suspected to be injuries sustained from being shaken.

News

Proposal could bolster W.Va. road fund

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:25 PM EST
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By Curtis Johnson
West Virginia’s place as the nation’s leader in digital vehicle titles could soon pay huge dividends, if a proposal before legislators becomes law.

News

Fundraiser to help increase reward for information on Judy Petty case

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Mitchell Blahut
An agency helping Judy Petty's family is looking into ways to raise funds for the reward in helping with the Petty cold case.

News

WV Checkbook website designed for government transparency

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
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By John Blashke
If you’ve ever wondered where your taxes are going to West Virginia has a new website to keep track of that.

News

Friends of the Barlow Library set to hold book sale

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Sarah Coleman
Friends of the Barlow Library holds a book sale every month, but this month is their large three day event.

News

Igniting the Conversation Part 3: Actions being taken at the Legislative levels

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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By Alexa Griffey
Part 3 of the series takes a closer look at the specific cancers most prevalent in the fire service, and the laws and regulations being implemented.

News

Armed Women of America empowers women to take their safety into their own hands

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
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By Alexa Griffey
Local chapter leader for Armed Women of America talks about the importance of empowering women to protect themselves.

Accidents

Ice caused a crash in Vienna Wednesday

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:53 PM EST
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By Sarah Coleman
The road was reopened at 12:30 PM after Vienna City Street Department treated the ice.

News

WVDE announces summer feeding programs for 2023

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:44 PM EST
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By WDTV News Staff
It’s estimated that 75% of West Virginia children qualify for free or reduced meals at school.

News

3-month-old baby among the latest to die from COVID-19 in West Virginia

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:08 PM EST
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By WDTV News Staff
“While all COVID deaths are tragic, today’s report which includes an infant is especially heartbreaking."

News

Over a pound a meth found during search warrant execution in Washington County

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:29 PM EST
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By Alexa Griffey
Three people arrested, two with felony charges following an investigation in Washington, County.

News

Parkersburg PD to hold a search for Gretchen Fleming this Saturday

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:11 PM EST
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By Mitchell Blahut
Parkersburg police is holding a search party on Feb. 4 with the help of volunteers to search for Gretchen Fleming.

News

NFL player, former WVU player indicted in rape, kidnapping case

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:58 AM EST
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By WDTV News Staff
He allegedly raped and kidnapped a woman in 2019.

Academic Achiever

Academic Achiever: Ian Sasyn

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:25 AM EST
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By Chase Campbell
This week's Academic Achiever is Parkersburg High School's Ian Sasyn.

News

A local student’s story inspires legislation on dyslexia

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:28 AM EST
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By Laura Bowen
Maxin was diagnosed with dyslexia in second grade. Now he, his mom, and local teachers are advocating for legislation that will keep kids with dyslexia from slipping through the cracks.

News

Public forum on the proposed state budget is held in Parkersburg

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:58 PM EST
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By Laura Bowen
The speaker broke down the basics of the proposed budget as well as how the governor's proposed income tax cut would impact it.

News

Marietta gets $400,000 for the Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:22 PM EST
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By Jacob Krantz
The intent of the program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, principally for persons of low and moderate-income, according to the program’s policies and procedures manual.

Education

Washington State Community College creates new career pathway for social services students

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:56 PM EST
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By Mitchell Blahut
Washington State Community College is partnering with the University of Cincinnati for a new career pathway.

News

West Virginia Senate passes bill to establish the West Virginia Guardian program

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Chase Campbell
The West Virginia State Senate on Monday passed a bill that seeks to add armed guardians to public schools.

News

Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine holds State of the State address

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Mitchell Blahut
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine provides his state of the state address.

News

Igniting the Conversation Part 2: Types of exposures and what’s being done to help

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
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By Alexa Griffey
Igniting the Conversation Part Two: How are firefighters exposed to cancer causing agents and what’s being done at the stations to help protect them.

News

Former teacher hopes to start classes open to the public on the nation’s government

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
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By Kheron Alston
Former teacher hopes to start classes open to the public on the nation’s government. "I believe it will help educate our people and lead to better communities."

News

ODOT & WVDOT speak on how they will prepare for below freezing temperatures after unexpected amount of snowfall

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:56 PM EST
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By Kheron Alston
ODOT & WVDOT speaks on how they will prepare for below freezing temperatures after unexpected snowfall.

News

Sheriff Rick Woodyard stepping down from position as Wood County 911 director

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Chase Campbell
Wood County Sheriff Rick Woodyard has announced his intention to step down from his role as 911 director for Wood County.

Football

2023 WVU football schedule released

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:26 PM EST
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By WDTV News Staff
West Virginia opens the 2023 season on Sept. 2 at Penn State in the third-longest series in school history.

News

Sen. Mike Azinger says legislation to prohibit obscene matter in schools will also affect public libraries: “That’s also the intent.”

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
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By Chase Campbell
W.Va. Senator Mike Azinger discusses Senate Bill 252.

News

Igniting the Conversation: January is firefighter cancer awareness month

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Alexa Griffey
Igniting the Conversation: Part One - The importance of raising awareness of occupational cancer in the fire service
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