Chase Campbell

Parkersburg

Multimedia Journalist at WTAP-TV (Parkersburg, WV)

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Officials celebrate groundbreaking on Marietta levee project

6 days ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - On May 9, the City of Marietta hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its levee park project, featuring speeches from numerous local officials and a performance by members of the Marietta High School choir. The levee improvement project aims to transform Marietta’s waterfront, improving its accessibility, its utility as a community space, and its appearance. Marietta Mayor Josh Schicher said talk of improving the levee dates back decades.
Dedication for historic sculptures kicks of Marietta Art in the Alley

6 days ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A celebration in Marietta Friday recognized the work of a dedicated local artist. Two wooden sculptures by Marietta artist Perl Totman were dedicated at their new home at the Washington County Library Local History and Genealogy building. The sculptures, one of a frontiersman and one of a pioneer, were carved from two dead ash trees in Muskingum Park.
Wood County Board of Education awards bid for new Lubeck Elementary School

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wood County Schools has reached a milestone toward the construction of a new Lubeck Elementary School. Wednesday, the Board of Education awarded the $20,838,000 bid for the construction of the new Lubeck Elementary School to Parkersburg contractor UCCI. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kaleb Lawrence said he expects the board will soon approve the contract for construction, with the groundbreaking happening shortly thereafter.
Marietta-Washington Co. CVB announces acquisition of Historic Marietta Trolley

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau has acquired the Historic Marietta Trolley, preserving a local attraction that has been giving tours of the city for nearly four decades. The trolley first began operating in 1984. It was later operated by Harley Noland for over 20 years and has been a staple of Marietta tourism, connecting visitors and local people alike to the city’s historic attractions and small businesses.
Washington County Board of Elections reports primary ran smoothly

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington County Board of Elections reports that Tuesday’s election went smoothly without any major issues. According to the unofficial election night results, total voter turnout was 15.97%. According to Board of Elections Deputy Director Karen Pawloski, the greatest turnout was in areas like Marietta and Belpre where local levies were on the ballot.
Washington County voters affirm levies for county home, children services

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County voters overwhelmingly supported levies supporting the Washington County Home and children services in the May 6 election. Since the Washington County Home was founded in the 19th century, voters have consistently affirmed the levy supporting it when it appears on the ballot every five years. It’s a two mill levy, which amounts to $70 for each $100,000 of taxable property value annually.
Student garden sows seeds of learning at Criss Elementary

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Criss Elementary School’s new student-run garden gives students the chance to learn about planting and raising vegetables including corn, squash and beans. In addition to crops, the garden also includes various flowering plants meant to attract pollinators. Criss Elementary Librarian Kimberly Morris is overseeing the garden. She said beyond sharing gardening basics, the garden offers an engaging way to teach about about the role and importance of pollinators.
Demolition underway ahead of Vienna kayak launch construction

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Demolition is underway in preparation for the City of Vienna’s new kayak launch. On Friday, workers began bringing down what city officials call the roundhouse, a building at the bottom of 12th Street that was formerly part of the city’s water treatment system. Mayor Chad Emrick said this demolition is the first step toward the creation of an ADA-compliant kayak launch.
This is Home: St. Margaret Mary Church unveils artistic acquisitions

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church recently unveiled a pair of remarkable acquisitions: a 700-year-old Italian Madonna and Child statue from the 14th century and a 17th-century Baroque painting titled “Madonna of the Rosary with Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine.”The painting, measuring over seven feet tall and four feet wide, was purchased from an auction in London in early 2025.
Campus Martius museum hosts lecture on Marquis de Lafayette’s human rights efforts

1 week ago | wtap.com | Chase Campbell

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - U.S. history buffs in Marietta had the chance to attend a lecture highlighting the accomplishments of a major figure in the American Revolution. Friday afternoon, the Campus Martius Museum hosted Alan Hoffman, President of the American Friends of Lafayette. Hoffman’s lecture focused on the human rights concerns of the Marquis de Lafayette.