Mitchell Blahut
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
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Hello, my name is Mitchell Blahut. I have been working at WTAP since January of 2020. I
was born in San Francisco, CA and got my education from the Perley Isaac Reed College
of Media at West (by God) Virginia University. I am a big cinephile and collect vinyl
records. I am currently enjoying my time in Parkersburg and enjoy covering anything that
sparks my interest.
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Medical professionals say they usually see an increase in concussions with football season happening.
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The American Red Cross is looking for donors for its upcoming blood drive on August 14th.
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Sayre is making significant progress after the hit and run from early June.
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Officials say pictures can contain personal information which can be used by predators or hackers.
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Wood Co. Schools is in need of more bus drivers and mechanics.
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With the heat index about to increase to high levels, it’s important to know how to beat the heat.
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Some scammers are beginning to use names of actual deputies/officers in law enforcement.
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For more than seven months Gretchen Fleming has been missing, her family is looking to keep her name and investigation active.
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The purchasing agreement has recently been signed by California-based Omnis Fuel Technologies.
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Many are reaching out with questions about student debt issues.
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One member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office is in a contest to help bring more funding to the department.
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The crash was caused by the brine truck leaving the roadway while the cargo shifted triggering the driver to lose control ultimately overturning the truck.
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The Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting an exhibit with historical significance to the area.
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It’s important to know how to spend for back-to-school shopping, with just about a month until school opens again.
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Businesses in the Parkersburg area are still finding success despite the high volume of online shopping.
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We speak to the Parkersburg-based attorney about the legal side involving West Virginia University and the Hall of Fame coach.
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Officials with the Louis A. Johnson VA and community health officials are coming together to celebrate a World War II veteran’s birthday.
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Officers say even if you mistakenly call, they still need to call back and arrive on scene.
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Each will have 10 years of supervised released after prison and no contact with minors.
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Former Ohio Valley University students are still having difficulty with receiving transcripts.
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As we focus on those who fought for our freedom, we take a look at a veteran who uses barbecuing as an outlet.
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There is expected change to come for car prices.
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Jaden is recovering after his hit and run from early June.
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The Fourth of July is seen as one of the most dangerous holidays to be a driver.
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With wedding season in full swing, some soon-to-be married couples might already take a hit to their joint bank accounts.
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Worthy Davis IV is facing a potential five-year prison sentence.
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Jaden Sayre is reportedly recovering quick after the hit and run in early June.
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The commuter college is giving teens the chance to learn what goes into crime scene investigations.
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A Ravenswood H.S. graduate is in a hospital after a hit and run.
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Gretchen Fleming’s family continues to hold out hope six months after she was last seen.
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A new hearing date will be announced soon.
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The “high school transfer bill” is going through after being amended into House Bill 2820.
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T-shirt sales already adding more to the $100 thousand reward.
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With the six-month mark of Gretchen Fleming’s disappearance coming up, the Parkersburg community is still joining together to show their support for Gretchen’s family.
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A Parkersburg neighborhood is calm this evening after a tense standoff between a woman and law enforcement today.
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Gretchen’s family will have a press conference scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday on the front steps of Parkersburg H.S.
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Two Wood County School employees are facing disciplinary actions following two separate investigations.
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A video circulating online is showing a car illegally passing a school bus that is stopped and loading children onto the bus.
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With it being five months since Gretchen Fleming’s missing person’s report was filed, WTAP speaks with the detective leading the investigation to find her.
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Greater Pennsylvania-West Virginia chapter celebrated its 40th birthday last Friday.
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WVU Medicine at Camden Clark is celebrating a significant milestone.
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Mental health agencies are seeing more people using available services that are offered to help those in need.
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Gretchen Fleming’s family is continuing to do everything they can to keep her name alive.
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WTAP speaks with Riley Knotts and Jackson Co. Schools superintendent Will Hosaflook after the decision made on Tuesday.
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For the sake of safety and being mindful of the investigation, the community searches will be more private.
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The Mid-Ohio Valley community is coming together in honor of Natalea Mumaw.
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With April being Child Abuse Awareness Month, child advocacy centers are looking to help spread awareness on the issue of child abuse.
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Parkersburg police have arrested the man responsible for the fire at Ray’s Barber Shop.
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