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WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker - July 18th Update
The WVU Baseball season is over. It's now time to keep track of the transfers in and out of the program, while keeping tabs on the roster as a whole. West Virginia University's 2023-24 season - and the final season of the Randy Mazey tenure - is over. The Mountaineers finished the year at 36-24 overall, 19-11 in the Big 12 Conference, and advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time in the history of the program. Sadly, in the world of college sports, there is little time to reminisce and enjoy the moment, as players will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal and/or announcing their MLB Draft plans. Here is EerSports' WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker.
LONGTIME BRUSH VALLEY FIRE CHIEF PASSES AWAY
A longtime member and former chief of the Brush Valley Fire Department has passed away. (Photo courtesy Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services) Edward “Dick” Altemus died on Wednesday. He served the Brush Valley Fire Department for 65 years, 63 of them as its chief. He was also employed as a machinist for Fisher Scientific for 35 years. Altemus was also a fixture at Penns Manor sporting events and was also a coach for several teams.
'Dance Moms' Star Charged With DUI In PA: Affidavit
A former "Dance Moms" star has been charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly driving drunk, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville …
OL Bausley back home, competing at West Virginia
Xavier Bausley could have remained at Jacksonville State. He was already an established commodity. After a redshirt season, the 6-foot-5, 315-pounder, started 12 games for the Gamecocks this past season and played over 900 snaps while earning all-Conference USA Freshman honors in the process. But the South Charleston High School...
Aliquippa players and coaches not thrown off after coaching changes
ALIQUIPPA — Whenever there is a coaching change within a program, sometimes there are growing pains that come along with adjusting to a new face at the helm and changes in how the program is run. But for Aliquippa players and coaches alike, when head coach Mike Warfield announced that he would be...
West Virginia celebrats 50 years of WIC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its establishment in 1974, WIC has been vital in providing essential nutrition support to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark […]
VIDEO: Garrity says Trump rally shooting likely ‘nothing more than incompetence’
(The Center Square) – The cascading security failures that let a would-be assassin shoot at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday look like “nothing more than incompetence” to Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity. “I think that we will see that with the reports come out because it was a failure to have a sniper on the building, failure to just shut down the rally,” she told The Center Square during an interview at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. “So, I think we...
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
A Day in the Life of a wrangler in West Virginia
POCA, WV (WOWK) – With 10 horses to take care of, every day is a busy day at Circle M Ranch. From cleaning, feeding, grooming and training, there isn’t much wranglers can’t do. You can watch 13 News Anchor Andie Bernhardt tackle the day as a wrangler trainee in the video player above.
West Virginia American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $845,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water today its total charitable contributions for 2023. Last year, the company gave more than $459,000 in grants, charitable donations, and program support to nearly 127 organizations in West Virginia. Additionally, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) granted $386,200 and provided employee matching gifts, impacting communities served by […]
West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday
CAIRO — The West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday evening at North Bend State Park where mobility and visually impaired participants will take the field in numerous endeavors. Friday’s activities feature a free concert by the Midnight Outlaws, a Ritchie County-based southern rock band, with the bulk...
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