Hailey Lanham

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MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Harmar Bridge Company received $950,000 for the restoration of the Harmar Bridge. With the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), they will be working on the swing span of the bridge; however, another assessment may also take place. “It looks like we’re going to be able to explore the possibility of doing an even larger final assessment of the iron work structure as well, which would be a nice bonus.” said Geoff Schenkel, Community Development Director.

1 week ago | wtap.com | Hailey Lanham

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - West Virginia is celebrating its 162nd birthday as a state!June 20 is a very special day for West Virginia. In 1863, it officially became a state, now known as the Mountain State!West Virginia has many interesting historical factors, some specific to Parkersburg. The very first Governor of the state was a resident of Parkersburg, Arthur I. Boreman. West Virginia is also home to the pepperoni roll, first produced in 1927 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

1 week ago | wtap.com | Hailey Lanham

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - With the Economic improvements coming to Marietta over the next few years, city officials and business owners hope this can draw in more visitors and business. Marietta Main Street Executive Director, Jennifer Tinkler, says these projects are going to provide more opportunities for downtown. “When the city does improvements, whether it be streets or the levee project, it’s definitely going to benefit our downtown businesses. It’s going to bring more people downtown.

1 week ago | wtap.com | Hailey Lanham

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Women’s Giving Circle in Marietta has recently awarded $11,000 to three different non-profits. The group started after a donor brought up the idea to the Marietta Community Foundation. Soon after, women from the area began to meet twice a year to support different non-profits that focus on women and children needs. The funds raised for these grants come from membership fees. Since the group was founded in 2016, they have awarded more than $100,000 in grant funding.

1 week ago | wtap.com | Hailey Lanham

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The City of Marietta has a big next couple of years ahead, with many economic changes on the horizon. The biggest one being the Levee project. The city was granted $9.4 million from the Appalachian Community Grant Program to completely fund this project. The fountain will be relocated to the area where the commons area is located. This will allow that intersection to open up, making it much safer for pedestrians.