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Kiski Area grad Alyssa Poleski leads charge as Mercyhurst women's soccer moves to Division I
Jul. 29—When Rich Wall arrived to take over the Mercyhurst women's soccer program in December 2022, Kiski Area grad Alyssa Poleski wasted no time in making an impression. Wall remembers it vividly. In his first January 2023 training session with the players, he put them through a fitness test, and rising senior Poleski, he said, "just crushed it." The next day, Wall watched the players on the ...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog July 29
The weather today will be mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the upper 80s. Except in the lower 80s at the higher elevations. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.
WVU Basketball Offers 2025 Forward
WVU basketball staff offered 2025 three-star forward Ian Inman over the weekend. Inman, 6-foot-5, currently plays at The Woodlands College Park High School in Texas. “After a great conversation with head coach [Darian] DeVries, I am extremely blessed to receive an offer to West Virginia University,” Inman wrote on social media.
2025 G Omari Witherspoon Considering West Virginia in Top List
2025 three-star guard Omari Witherspoon released his top 10 schools on Monday afternoon, including West Virginia. Witherspoon is a rising senior at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., and plays circuit ball with DC Premier. Witherspoon, a 6-foot-6 prospect, is also considering Butler, Clemson, George Mason, Maryland,...
Clear Mountain Bank's White Oaks Office Announces New Commercial Loan Officer in Jonathan Frantz
Clear Mountain Bank has hired Jonathan Frantz as Commercial Loan Officer. In his position, Frantz will be responsible for originating. commercial loans and developing relationships with both new and existing business clients. Frantz brings to Clear Mountain Bank 17 years of experience in commercial lending, business development and retail banking....
WVU’s Mary Tucker ends first day of Olympic competition, set for two more events
West Virginia standout rifle star Mary Tucker know what it’s like to win gold on quite the large stage -- over her collegiate rifle career at both WVU and Kentucky, she captured multiple NCAA Championships. Tucker also knows what it’s like to taste a podium finish on the international stage, including at the Olympic Games -- at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she brought home a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, and she was a multi-event medalist at the 2022 World Championships. Over the course of the next week, she’ll look to combine the two experiences...
WVU alumni on Canadian women's soccer team at center of major Olympic scandal
A pair of West Virginia women’s soccer alumni helped Canada to a win in their opening game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but now the team is at the center of a major controversy that will likely result in them failing to defend their 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal victory.
WV Tax-Free day is coming up! Here’s what you should know
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — As the next school year continues to draw closer, Governor Justice announced the dates for the upcoming West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Save money on a variety of back-to-school items from August 2 through August 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Items covered within the sales tax event include clothing, notebooks, pencils, […]
First at 4 Forum: Melanie Groves
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Melanie Groves, the project director of the Bridgeport Storywalk, stopped by the First at 4 Monday. She will share the new books and authors being highlighted in the walk. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5...
Wheeling's rich history class opens to public, offering monthly sessions
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling is well known for its rich history, and if you have ever been interested in learning about it, now is your chance. Ohio County Schools has partnered with Wheeling Heritage to tell the community the friendly city's unique story. This class is typically taught to...
Young equestrians saddle up for Ritchie County Fair and Expo Horse Show
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - The second annual Ritchie County Fair and Expo Horse Show kicked off at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at Hoover Field in Harrisville. The horse show is sponsored by the Ritchie County 4-H Club and put on as part of the county fair. 4-H Club Leader Angela Huffman...
Bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days for repairs
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days beginning Monday as repairs are made. According to the Burnsville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the bridge is located near the Motel 79 in the area and all traffic will be rerouted via Circle Drive.
Parkersburg Police pull man from Ohio River
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Police pulled a man in distress from the Ohio River early Sunday morning. Officers received a report of someone struggling in the river around 1 a.m. Sunday, Parkersburg Police Capt. R.L. Koher said. The man was in a kayak on the Belpre side of the river, so officers crossed the bridge and parked at Rite Aid, where they could hear him yelling for help.
West Virginia Emergency Management trains for Project Lifesaver Program
HOOVERSON HEIGHTS, W.Va. (WTRF) — Brooke County Emergency Management held its Project Lifesaver training course this weekend. Project Lifesaver is a program that utilizes specially designed transmitters and radio frequencies to locate individuals with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, or Down’s Syndrome who have wandered away from their safe place. Lectures and demonstrations paired with […]
Back to school bash with the Freedom Family Health Care Center
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This is the second year the Freedom Family Health Care has held the back-to-school bash. This year they had over 200 back packs to hand out to elementary and high schoolers. “This is our back-to-school bash. It’s our second year of doing it. It is just...
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