Brett Dunlap

Parkersburg

Reporter at The Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Articles

Protesters march in Parkersburg (West Virginia) over planned Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) visit

2 months ago | wvnews.com | Brett Dunlap

PARKERSBURG – A protest over a reported visit by members of the Department of Government Efficiency to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service offices in Parkersburg is underway despite snow and cold temperatures. Well over 100 people gathered in Bicentennial Park not far from the Fiscal Service office off Market Street beside the Wood County Courthouse. From there they walked to the office.
Mid-Ohio Valley to expect more snow

Jan 10, 2025 | mariettatimes.com | Brett Dunlap

By Brett DunlapStaff ReportPARKERSBURG — More snow is in the forecast as the area prepares to keep roads open. After around a foot of snow blanketed the area earlier this week, the National Weather Service in Charleston is reporting another 1-3 inches of snowfall from Friday afternoon into Saturday for the Parkersburg area. A storm system was moving into the area Friday afternoon and going into Saturday morning, Meteorologist Tom Mazza. “It should be over by the afternoon,” he said.
The Top 10 Albums of 2024 (So Far)

Sep 30, 2024 | kingbdun.medium.com | Brett Dunlap

Brett Dunlap·FollowJust now--Chappell Roan flexes for the biggest estimated daytime crowd in Lollapalooza history. It sure has been a long time (an entire year exactly, I think) since I’ve shared one of these lists. Don’t think for a single second that I haven’t been listening to new music, though! 2024 has been full of surprises, new faces, and releases by some of my favorite artists that I’ve been patiently waiting for. As September says farewell, here are my top ten to date:10.
W.Va. prepares for possible remnants of Helene

Sep 27, 2024 | journal-news.net | Brett Dunlap

CHARLESTON – The state is prepared for any inclement weather coming from storms generated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday during his weekly press briefing. “We have a lot of weather going on,” Justice said. On Thursday, the governor issued a State of Preparedness for 22 counties. The State of Preparedness allows the West Virginia Emergency Management Division to posture personnel and resources for quick response to any emergency that may develop.
WVUP requests approval for property annexation

Sep 16, 2024 | newsandsentinel.com | Brett Dunlap

Sep 17, 2024 Reporter [email protected] By BRETT DUNLAP Staff Reporter PARKERSBURG — Officials with West Virginia University at Parkersburg are asking for the county’s eventual approval for a property annexation into the City of Vienna related to the new WVUP Innovation and Technology Center. Officials with WVUP and Pickering Associates appeared before the Wood County Commission on Monday to discuss plans for the new facility being done on the site of the former Ohio Valley College...
The Top 5 Movies of 2024 (So Far)

Jul 31, 2024 | kingbdun.medium.com | Brett Dunlap

Welcome back! I don't have much to say regarding the five flicks below other than in general, I left the movie theater feeling uneasy, fascinated, shocked, or meditative after viewing (sometimes a combination of them all)! Here are my picks for the five best of 2024 thus far:I've really been enjoying how much original content has not only been successful at the box office so far, but especially how good it has been too.
Miracle League: Wood Commission hears from advocacy group

Jul 1, 2024 | mariettatimes.com | Brett Dunlap

By Brett DunlapStaff ReporterPARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission wants to help facilitate meetings between local recreation officials and a group wanting to create a ball field that can be used for children with mental and/or physical challenges to play baseball. Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley (ML-MOV) representatives Brian Lee and Amber Stover appeared before the commission on Monday to introduce themselves and explain what they are trying to accomplish.
Lightning and hail hit Washington County

Apr 18, 2024 | mariettatimes.com | Brett Dunlap

By Brett DunlapStaff ReporterMARIETTA – The Mid-Ohio Valley saw rain, hail and high winds earlier this week with some damage that is typical of many storms that usually hit the area, officials said. Lightning lit up the sky Wednesday evening and rain and hail were reported around Washington County in Ohio and Wood County in West Virginia.
Lynch to lead program focusing on women veterans

Apr 17, 2024 | journal-news.net | Brett Dunlap

CHARLESTON — Jessica Lynch will be acting as a liaison for female veterans across the state as part of a state program focusing on them. In his weekly briefing Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice announced the Wirt County native and former prisoner of war as the head of a new program focusing on women veterans through the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will be known as the West Virginia Women Veterans program.
MOV finally going to get some relief from the high water

Apr 16, 2024 | mariettatimes.com | Kristen Hainkel |Brett Dunlap

By Kristen Hainkel and Brett DunlapStaff ReportersRoads are opening in Marietta after another weekend of rain, flooding and road closures. Mayor Josh Schlicher said streets on the west and south areas were closed for cleanup and debris removal. Gilman Avenue, Virginia Street, South Fifth Street, and South Seventh Street were closed for water levels over the weekend. The city announced via Facebook Monday afternoon that Gilman Avenue and Virginia Street were open.