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Clarksburg Native Robert "Bob" Reynolds Elected as Secretary for WVU Board of Governors 2024-24 Term
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Reynolds, a Clarksburg native,...
Spencer’s Landing again a major topic at Vienna City Council meeting
VIENNA — Vienna City council had a full house on Thursday night. The agenda promised a vote on the Spencer’s Landing development contract with the Thrasher Group, but was met with concern from citizens of Vienna. During the public forum, residents mentioned their concerns that their opinions about...
Vienna begins arduous task of filling Azinger’s seat on council
VIENNA — The seat of late Vienna City Council member Tom Azinger was officially declared vacant at Thursday’s council meeting. “I’m not sure we’ll be able to find someone that can fill the shoes Tom Azinger occupied,” Mayor Randall Rapp said. Azinger’s vacancy opened a...
Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods sold
Mumford Company represented John Skidmore Development Inc. in the sale of the Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods and KOA Campground in Sutton, WV. The Skidmore family, who developed and operated these facilities more than 34 years and two generations, wanted to retire from active operations. The purchasers, who were experienced hotel operators from Texas and Northern Virginia, have plans to make cosmetic renovations to the hotel and continue the Days Inn affiliation.
Healthy Outlook: WVU’s Gee tours new wing at Jackson General Hospital
RIPLEY — WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital had a chance to show off its new $35 million wing Friday afternoon. West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee came to Jackson General to visit its leadership team, including new President and Chief Executive Officer Candace Miller, and to take a tour of the hospital’s new $35 million expansion that opened in June.
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Madison Pryor recorded a hole-in-one Friday morning at Minibel Golf Course. Pryor used a 5 hybrid to ace hole No. 4. The feat was witnessed by Vincent and Carl Pryor. Jackson Middle School cross country practice will get underway from 8-9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 at the school. All...
Southside Rumble 12 features action packed slate
PARKERSBURG — Fight fans now have less than a week remaining before Southside Rumble 12. Mike Sheppard’s Dawghouse Promotions event is slated to get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 inside Parkersburg South’s Rod Oldham Athletic Center. Aside from a King of the Mountain State cruiserweight...
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — An evening with Anthem Edition, formerly known as the Old Path Quartet, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. A suggested donation of $15 will be collected at the door. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover...
Parkersburg man receives prison sentence for tax evasion
CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,036,141.59 in restitution for tax evasion. A release from the Justice Department said Brian E. Drake, 56, of Parkersburg, admitted to evading payroll...
Judge denies bond for Vienna man accused of murder
PARKERSBURG — A Vienna man charged with the murder of a woman was denied bond Thursday in Wood County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk’s office said Hearl Thomas Collins, 31, was denied bond and a future hearing date had not been set. According to a press release from...
Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
FOP Blennerhassett Lodge #79 host Youth Pool Party/Drug Free Picnic
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Ryan Black, the future president of the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge, said that this event has been going on for the last 20 years in Vienna. This was a way for the group to contribute back to the community from the FOP of Blennerhassett.
WVU Basketball Notebook: Early men's observations
While there is no way to make final, definitive judgments about a team three months before it plays its first game, there are some things that can be gleaned from practice and talking to those in and around the program. With that chance afforded over the past few days, here are some observations and thoughts on West Virginia's men's basketball team as it prepares for its trip to Italy, where it will play three games during the first week of August.
Paden City High School fight to stay open still unresolved
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Paden City High School preliminary hearing is still fresh in the mind of students and staff alike, as the question of whether the school is safe to open remains unresolved. The hardship of this trial can be felt by staff and students on all sides of the fight. […]
Two vice presidents chosen for Fairmont State University cabinet
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mike Davis, President of Fairmont State University has chosen two vice presidents to join the Fairmont executive leadership team. The step marks a significant development for the institution. Davis, currently in the second year of his presidency, seeks to make Fairmont State University a “Great Place to Learn, Work, and to […]
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