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One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
WVU Fall Camp preview: Running backs
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
Parkersburg City Council to consider bond issue for recreation facility, fire station
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday will consider the first reading of an ordinance to fund construction of a recreation facility and fire station with a bond issue for as much as $15 million. After the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., council members will reconvene as the Urban...
Valley Hot Dog Shoppe locations to offer $1 chili dogs for National Chili Dog Day July 25
Thursday, July 25 is National Chili Dog day, and all four Hot Dog Shoppe locations in the Mahoning Valley are celebrating with an offer that will keep your stomach and your wallet full. Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, Warren, Boardman and East Liverpool will...
Three-day music fest brought Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes and more to the area
OLD WASHINGTON − Bringing back memories of the long gone Jamboree in the Hills, the Old Washington Music Festival took over the fairgrounds bringing big names and crowds to Guernsey County. The three-day event was held by promotion company BigTime Entertainment at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Campers at the festival arrived Wednesday and were treated to a pre-event concert by Confederate Railroad. ...
Pill, Harris and Reynolds elected as new BOG officers
WVU’s Board of Governors elected its new officers for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to a WVU Today release. Richard “Rick” Pill will serve as BOG chair, Patrice Harris will serve as vice chair and Robert “Bob” Reynolds will serve as the BOG secretary. Pill...
CANCELLED—WATER LINE BREAK-7.22.24
The suspected water break this morning, Monday, July 22nd, 2024, on Windermere Drive has been cancelled. Customers on Windermere Drive and surrounding areas will not experience water loss. If you have any questions, please contact the Utility Office at 740-695-1410. Thank you.
West Virginia Forecast: Intense Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Charleston, WV – West Virginia is in for a wet start to the week as heavy rains and thunderstorms move into the area from Kentucky. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for localized flooding and frequent lightning. Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid flooded areas.
Ohio parents are strict about kids' internet safety, study finds. Inside the numbers
Ohio parents are stricter about social media and internet safety than the average American parent. According to a recent study by HostingAdvice, more than half (54%) of Ohio parents regularly monitor their children’s social media use and the websites they visit, more than the national average. Here’s what parents...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Roane General Hospital pledges to remain independent, plans $5.4M in renovations
SPENCER, W.Va. (WCHS) — A small community hospital is planning millions of dollars in improvements while vowing to remain an independent facility, bucking the trend of health network consolidations. Roane General Hospital announced a major $5.4 million renovation Monday. Federal dollars will provide a $3 million dollar loan and...
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