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Stripe the Stadium, Other Promotional Dates for 2024 West Virginia University Football Schedule Announced
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its 2024 football home game promotional schedule for this fall at Milan Puskar Stadium. The highly anticipated Coal Rush game will be announced at a later date for one of the following home games; Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State or Baylor. All fans in attendance will be encouraged to wear black to the game and join the Mountaineers as they debut the new black alternate uniform that pays homage to the state's rich coal tradition and honor miners who work underground daily to supply.
NTSB report reveals cause of small plane crash in Salisbury Twp. that killed Easton man
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - Federal investigators released their report on a deadly plane crash in Lehigh County. They found there was a mechanical failure of the small plane's engine. The Piper PA28 slammed down in the front yard of a home on Keystone Road in Salisbury Township in 2022. Keith...
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment to perform ‘Our Town’ the first weekend of August
POMEROY, Ohio (WTAP) - Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will be performing a classic show ‘Our Town’ starting on Friday, August 2. There will be three shows over the course of the weekend with the first show starting at 7 p.m. on August 2. On Saturday, August 3 the show will begin at 7 p.m. as well.
Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley to host historical marker dedication
MARIETTA — The Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley will honor the lifetime achievements of Brig. Gen. Rufus R. and Mary Gates Dawes with an historical marker dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the First Congregational Church, 318 Front St. The event will include period...
Glass From the Past: Collectors gather in Marietta for Fenton Art Glass convention
MARIETTA — Glass collectors gathered in Marietta to admire Fenton Art Glass this week. The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America (FAGCA) Inc., who are based in Williamstown, hosted the first two days of its annual convention at the Marietta Shrine Club Tuesday and Wednesday. According to its website,...
After Nightmare Beginning, St. Clairsville Post 159 Excited to “Make Noise” in States
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF)– St. Clairsville plays Wayne County Friday in Lancaster to begin their state tournament. After a brutal start, the fact that they are even in the tournament is amazing in its own right. According to Coach Mike Muklewicz, it felt like there was “holes in the bats” for a good stretch early […]
Harmar Days coming to Marietta this weekend
MARIETTA — Mid-Ohio Valley residents will have the chance for fun, food and to help a good cause starting Friday. The Historic Harmar Bridge Company is hosting its annual Harmar Days Festival in the historic Harmar Village on Marietta’s westside Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Harmar Days Festival...
Vienna City Council looking to fill empty seat
VIENNA W.Va. (WTAP) - With the sudden passing of Councilman Tom Azinger, a spot on the Vienna City Council is open for the rest of the term. At the next council meeting on Thursday, a resolution will be passed declaring an open council seat on Vienna City Council. The council...
West Virginia American Water’s response to West Side gas crisis was ‘reasonable’: PSC
West Virginia American Water’s response to the November 2023 West Side gas crisis was “reasonable,” according to final memorandums released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
Annual ”Inside the Huddle” returns, raising money for the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg is bringing back its annual “Inside the Huddle” fundraiser. Lynn Reins, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg, explained that the event where Tony Caridi, ‘‘the voice of the Mountaineers,” shares the inside scoop of what to expect from WVU football and basketball this season.
West Virginia coal miner dies after incident in Raleigh County mine
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A coal miner has died after an incident in a Raleigh County mine last week. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a joint statement following the death of 33-year-old Ashley Cogar of Erbacon. Cogar passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries she sustained at the […]
59News Never Have I Ever: Anchor Jonathan Forsgren goes white water rafting
Here at 59News we do a special series called “Never Have I Ever”, where we send our on-air team out to do things associated with South West Virginia that they’ve never done before. Since moving to West Virginia in January, I’ve heard all about the white water rafting in the area and have been waiting […]
State’s Teachers Prepare For New School Year At INVEST Conference
Close to 1,000 educators are gathering in Morgantown this week for the West Virginia Department of Education’s INVEST (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target) Symposium. This is the second INVEST conference held this summer with the first offered in Charleston in June. The week-long event brings together educators from...
Women of Asphalt tour new Streetscape Project, empower females in the industry
WHEELING, W.Va. — A special ‘Woman of Asphalt' event took place on Tuesday with a tour of the Streetscape Project in downtown Wheeling. The event was held at Waterfront Hall for their summer meeting with several people in the community in attendance, along with guest speakers from the Streetscape Project.
This Week, West Virginia Is Expecting Sporadic Showers and Thunderstorms
The US National Weather Service in Charleston reports that a cold front will move through on Thursday, bringing less humid air and offering some relief from the current sticky conditions. Today’s temperatures are expected to reach the upper 60s to 70s in the mountains and the 80s in the lowlands. Thursday’s temperatures will be similar, with highs in the upper 60s to 70s in the mountains and low to mid-80s in the lowlands.
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