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WVU Football All-Time Statistical Leaders
West Virginia University has played football for over 130 years now. Here are the best of the best, at least statistically. West Virginia University will kick off another football season one week from today, something the Mountaineers have done over 130 times in their history. When the team suits up on Saturday, several players will be compiling yet another year of production in the program, with at least a couple of them having a chance to make their way into the record books.
Ohio boy, 6, savaged by pit bull after mom 'cuffed hands and feet as punishment'
A six-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a pit bull after being handcuffed by his mother, her boyfriend as a form of punishment, police said. Angelina Williams, 27, from Cleveland, Ohio, and her boyfriend Taylor Marvin-Brown were arrested on separate charges of endangering children and obstructing justice after the boy was savagely attacked by the dog. Robert Michalski, 47, the dog's owner, is facing charges of endangering children and tampering with evidence.
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
WVSSAC Eliminates post-season baseball sectional play
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia high school baseball post season will not have sectional play in 2025. The decision, according to a press release, was approved by the WVSSAC Board of Directors and was unanimously supported by the baseball coaches committee. Accordnig to the press release: “Each region will be divided into two […]
Bridgeport High School offers college credits to fast track future degrees
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (WTRF) — Bridgeport High School is creating opportunities for high school students through college credit classes. Students will experience the rigor and expectations of a college while never having to step foot outside their high school. Principal Jack Fisher says this is a great way for kids...
Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement for West Virginia correctional facilities with the graduation of 52 new officers and staff. This year, WV DCR has welcomed a total of 429 graduates into its ranks, nearly equaling the total amount in […] The post Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Ohio Supreme Court clears legal hurdle for NEXUS settlement, Stark to get $5.6 million
The Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the way for a 2022 settlement agreement between Ohio's tax commissioner and the owners of the NEXUS Gas Transmission pipeline to take effect. The court's recent 4-3 decision determined the Lorain County auditor could not appeal the property tax valuation of the NEXUS pipeline that was set...
Vegas odds are moving wildly for WVU-Penn State
It's Sunday! And that means it is time for Las Vegas to set the odds for next week's college football games. Well, actually, it's Sunday ahead of the season opener, which means that the odds have been set for quite some time, including the matchup between WVU and Penn State in Morgantown. However, there's one catch - big money is coming in on the Mountaineers and shifting the line dramatically.
Taylor set to challenge WVU tight end TD record this fall
The 1995 WVU football season wasn’t a memorable one. West Virginia went 5-6 and never strung multiple wins together. Amid a losing season, however, a record was set. Lovett Purnell, a future inductee into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame, caught 37 total passes and six touchdowns — the most receiving touchdowns by a Mountaineer tight end.
Picture This: A Prickly Situation
VIENNA — Several night blooming cereus cactus bloom on the patio of a Vienna home. The plant blooms once a year. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo provided by George Roe)
Parkersburg High School teacher receives award from Acacia Fraternity
PARKERSBURG — A teacher at Parkersburg High School has received the Chapter Adviser of the Biennium Award from Acacia Fraternity. J. Scott Cleland also was elected as the international first vice president of the International Council during its conclave in Phoenix. Cleland will be entering his 15th year on the International Council, serving three previous terms as first vice president and one term as second vice president.
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