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WVU Medicine Camden Clark on risks of falls and the warning signs
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (408+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) -As winter weather persists, older adults and those with mobility challenges face an increased risk of serious falls. It's important for those either 65 or older, or those with mobility issues to notice the signs of falls. According…...
Marietta Schools give students, staff members awards
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (14+ words) Marietta Schools give students, staff members awards'WTAP Marietta Schools give students, staff members awards...
River Town Aviation becomes West Virginia’s only Cirrus Authorized Training Center
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (259+ words) WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - A flight school in the Mid-Ohio Valley is officially the only school in the Mountain State to offer advanced pilot instruction to its students. River Town Aviation, LLC has been designated a Cirrus Authorized Training Center, making…...
Empty Bowls of the Mid-Ohio Valley to Host 26th Annual Luncheon to Fight Local Hunger
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (220+ words) WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - To help combat hunger in the local community, Empty Bowls of the Mid-Ohio Valley will host its 26th Annual Luncheon on Saturday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at First United Methodist Church, 304 W. Fifth St., Williamstown,…...
Parkersburg building catches fire on 7th Street, road remains closed
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (106+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Firefighters responded to a structure fire on 7th Street in Parkersburg Tuesday morning, according to Wood County 911. The fire has been extinguished, and crews are conducting ventilation operations as of the time of this report. 7th Street remains closed…...
Girls wrestling approved as preliminary sanctioned sport
15+ hour ago (111+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Last week marked a big step forward for girl's high school wrestling. PHS hosted the girls wrestling regional championship on Sunday. The Lady Big Reds are sending thirteen of their fourteen wrestlers to the state tournament in…...
Medical influencer Peter Attia resigns post at CBS News after emails revealed in Epstein files
15+ hour, 7+ min ago (262+ words) Medical influencer Peter Attia resigns post at CBS News after emails revealed in Epstein files'WTAP Attia, podcast host and author of "Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity," was one of a group of people named last month by CBS News…...
Parkersburg Catholic hosts open house ahead of Hope Scholarship application window
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (418+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia State Treasurer's Office representatives attended to explain the program and answer questions. Parkersburg Catholic High School held an open house Monday evening to help families learn about the West Virginia Hope Scholarship before the application…...
Marietta City Schools names February Focused and Fierce Award winners
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (392+ words) MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Four students and two staff members honored for the first time in the same cycle. Marietta City Schools named its February Focused and Fierce Award winners, recognizing four students and, for the first time, two staff members....
US women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (343+ words) Trump also invited the U.S. men's gold medal-winning team. Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday. Logistics played a role in the decision, as many of…...