Marietta's Ohio Chautauqua is starts June 19 through June 23. View for a whole list of events.

Wednesday is the 149th birthday of the Mountain State. Carlin's Battery D is inviting you to celebrate with them.

A trip around the world in 72 hours. Vendors and artist visit Parkersburg to share their heritage on this special weekend. And as things wrap up organizers reflect on what made this year so successful.

It's Father's Day and some dads share what this special day means to them.

Saturday night agents of the Major Crimes Task Force and members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested two men on drug and weapons charges.

The Parkersburg Police Department is graduating its third Citizens Police Academy class on Monday.

Cleaning up the riverbank one bag at a time. Local volunteers aren't afraid to get a little dirty at the Ohio River Sweep.

Encouraging kids to read by bringing the stories to life. East Muskingum Park was transformed into the pages of some favorite children's books.

Mosquitoes are a summer time annoyance. But an itchy bite might be the least of your worries.

Thieves are going to church, but not to worship. They're going to steal. Churches are the new target of copper theft in the area.

Wood County participates in a multi-state drill preparing for a terrorism attack or disaster.

Numerous agencies send evidence to Charleston for processing but is the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab overwhelmed by the workload?

A day honoring flags, fathers, and the Mountain State. The Parkersburg Elks Lodge 198 commemorates all three in a yearly ceremony.

Citizens and councilmen present their ideas to better Marietta with Community Block Development Grant money.

A proposed project by the Putnam Community Water Corporation to address elevated nitrate levels in the water.

Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland made an appearance in Marietta campaigning for Senator Lou Gentile, Representative Debbie Phillips, and President Barack Obama. He spoke with WTAP about Ohio's economy and views on the coal industry.

He served time for rape and now a registered sex offender finds himself back in jail. Daron Voshel, is now facing two counts of illegal use of minor in nudity, oriented material

Summer celebrations sometimes include fireworks- but before you send sparks into the sky make sure safety is the top priority.

Once known mainly for a bass fishing tournament, the West Virginia Rivers and Rails Festival got under way Friday night in St. Marys.

Brick Street BBQ kicks off Friday June 8th, at 5pm, it'll continue through until Saturday evening. The artist and merchant's walk is also happening Friday evening. Check out the full schedule of events.

Washington County Children Services helps host a day centered around raising awareness about foster care and adoption as well as preventing child abuse.

The Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Department holds their annual ice cream social fundraiser.

Wood County businesses, churches and schools are asked to contact the 9-1-1 Center with after hour contact information. Call 304-420-0911.

Williamstown Mayor Jean Ford, has been asked to be one of ten in the state to serve as part of the West Virginia Women's Commission.

A foggy start in the valley Thursday may have played a key role in a Vienna bicyclist being taken to the hospital after a morning accident.