A 21-year-old man is arrested and charged with statutory rape involving a baby after an investigation led by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.According to authorities, a weekend investigation resulted in Zachariah Wicker of Perry County, Ohio, being arrested on Sunday, April 19 after a search warrant was executed on a home in the Rosefarm area of York Township in Morgan County.A press release stated that evidence collected during the investigation and the search warrant linked Wicker to a case of child sexual abuse and child pornography involving an 8-month-old infant. Wicker appeared in...…A 21-year-old man is arrested and charged with statutory rape involving a baby after an investigation led by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.According to authorities, a weekend investigation resulted in Zachariah Wicker of Perry County, Ohio, being arrested on Sunday, April 19 after a search warrant was executed on a home in the Rosefarm area of York Township in Morgan County.A press release stated that evidence collected during the investigation and the search warrant linked Wicker to a case of child sexual abuse and child pornography involving an 8-month-old infant. Wicker appeared in...WW…

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Skip to contentNominate a TeacherJan Dils Golden Apple AwardSturm has been teaching at the school for over 20 years.Jan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe May 2023 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher from Williamstown Middle/High School Wednesday morning.Golden AppleJan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe April 20-23 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher at Edison Middle School in Parkersburg Tuesday morning.Jan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher from Phillips Elementary School in Marietta Tuesday morning.Golden AppleJan Dils...…Skip to contentNominate a TeacherJan Dils Golden Apple AwardSturm has been teaching at the school for over 20 years.Jan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe May 2023 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher from Williamstown Middle/High School Wednesday morning.Golden AppleJan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe April 20-23 Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher at Edison Middle School in Parkersburg Tuesday morning.Jan Dils Golden Apple AwardThe Jan Dils Golden Apple Award was presented to a teacher from Phillips Elementary School in Marietta Tuesday morning.Golden AppleJan Dils...WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into a police vehicle.The crash occurred at the Sheetz Service Station at the intersection of 7th Street and East Street in Wood County, W.Va. The vehicles collided around 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.Robert J. Gurley exited the Sheetz parking lot, turned illegally north onto East Street, and made a wide turn through the intersection of 7th Street and East Street. He then collided head-on with a Parkersburg Police cruiser driven by one officer, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s...…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into a police vehicle.The crash occurred at the Sheetz Service Station at the intersection of 7th Street and East Street in Wood County, W.Va. The vehicles collided around 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.Robert J. Gurley exited the Sheetz parking lot, turned illegally north onto East Street, and made a wide turn through the intersection of 7th Street and East Street. He then collided head-on with a Parkersburg Police cruiser driven by one officer, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s...WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Tank! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!Tank is a four-year-old bully breed at the Humane Society of Parkersburg.He came to the shelter as a stray, so a lot of his background is unknown.He is a lovebug who loves to cuddle on the couch. Tank also enjoys scratches on his back.He is very treat motivated and already knows how to sit! With the right love and encouragement, he may be able to learn some more tricks.He walks really well on the leash and is calm in the car.He is great with people and children, but me be cautious around other dogs. The shelter...…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Tank! WTAP’s Pet of the Week!Tank is a four-year-old bully breed at the Humane Society of Parkersburg.He came to the shelter as a stray, so a lot of his background is unknown.He is a lovebug who loves to cuddle on the couch. Tank also enjoys scratches on his back.He is very treat motivated and already knows how to sit! With the right love and encouragement, he may be able to learn some more tricks.He walks really well on the leash and is calm in the car.He is great with people and children, but me be cautious around other dogs. The shelter...WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman from St. Marys had a unique experience with one of her favorite artists.Kari Conaway splits her time between California and her native St. Marys.Conaway is a big fan of Ed Sheeran, who she had the chance to meet in a place that was a little close to home...her living room to be exact.As a part of his first independent release... “Autumn Variations”... Sheeran recorded a live version of the album in fans’ living rooms...one of which was hers!She talked about how this rare chance happened upon her.“I just never shut up about him and I got...…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman from St. Marys had a unique experience with one of her favorite artists.Kari Conaway splits her time between California and her native St. Marys.Conaway is a big fan of Ed Sheeran, who she had the chance to meet in a place that was a little close to home...her living room to be exact.As a part of his first independent release... “Autumn Variations”... Sheeran recorded a live version of the album in fans’ living rooms...one of which was hers!She talked about how this rare chance happened upon her.“I just never shut up about him and I got...WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - October has arrived in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The leaves are changing and Halloween is right around the corner.Many parts of the MOV have already announced the dates and times of their Trick or Treat. Not all of them are on Oct. 31.West VirginiaParkersburg: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Vienna: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Williamstown: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.St. Marys: Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., parade at 7 p.m.Belmont: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Elizabeth: Tuesday, Oct....…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - October has arrived in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The leaves are changing and Halloween is right around the corner.Many parts of the MOV have already announced the dates and times of their Trick or Treat. Not all of them are on Oct. 31.West VirginiaParkersburg: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Vienna: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Williamstown: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.St. Marys: Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., parade at 7 p.m.Belmont: Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Elizabeth: Tuesday, Oct....WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - For parents, scary costumes may not be the most horrific thing about the Halloween season. Their fears may lie in the months following trick-or-treating, when they see what the candy has done to their children’s teeth.Staff from Wilfong Dental in Parkersburg offered some tips to properly care for the dental hygiene of children following trick-or-treating.Dental Hygienist Shelby Green has been with Wilfong Dental for almost six years.She said toothpaste works as a topical medication for the teeth. She recommended children brush their teeth in the...…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - For parents, scary costumes may not be the most horrific thing about the Halloween season. Their fears may lie in the months following trick-or-treating, when they see what the candy has done to their children’s teeth.Staff from Wilfong Dental in Parkersburg offered some tips to properly care for the dental hygiene of children following trick-or-treating.Dental Hygienist Shelby Green has been with Wilfong Dental for almost six years.She said toothpaste works as a topical medication for the teeth. She recommended children brush their teeth in the...WW…

Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This month’s First Friday even is the ‘Night of Giving’ and it is sponsored by Memorial Health System. Memorial Health System’s foundation is going to be on the Armory Lawn with several other nonprofits. The Community Foundation will be there doing its nonprofit challenge. Around town, stores have paired up with a nonprofit to help them raise money for the evening.Jen Tinkler, the executive director of Marietta Main Street, explained the meaning behind this month’s theme. “We try to do November about giving back. It is nonprofit month, but it’s...…Skip to contentPARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This month’s First Friday even is the ‘Night of Giving’ and it is sponsored by Memorial Health System. Memorial Health System’s foundation is going to be on the Armory Lawn with several other nonprofits. The Community Foundation will be there doing its nonprofit challenge. Around town, stores have paired up with a nonprofit to help them raise money for the evening.Jen Tinkler, the executive director of Marietta Main Street, explained the meaning behind this month’s theme. “We try to do November about giving back. It is nonprofit month, but it’s...WW…

Skip to contentMARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta City Council voted to greenlight putting the Fire Training Center Project out for bid. Council Member Bill Farnsworth explained that this project will create a training center for the Marietta Fire Department as well as a couple local volunteer fire departments. The center is for all firefighters new and old.On top of training, Council Member Cassidi Shoaf said the reduced driving distance to the training will make it so firefighters clock in less overtime, saving the city money.Plus Farnsworth said that the reduced training distance will keep...…Skip to contentMARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marietta City Council voted to greenlight putting the Fire Training Center Project out for bid. Council Member Bill Farnsworth explained that this project will create a training center for the Marietta Fire Department as well as a couple local volunteer fire departments. The center is for all firefighters new and old.On top of training, Council Member Cassidi Shoaf said the reduced driving distance to the training will make it so firefighters clock in less overtime, saving the city money.Plus Farnsworth said that the reduced training distance will keep...WW…