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Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival holds annual traditional Catholic mass
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Day 3 of the 41st Annual Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicked off on Sunday with the festival’s annual Catholic mass at Heritage Port. Each year, the festival invites everyone out to start the final day of the festival in prayer and worship. Prior to the mass, people gathered […]
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...
WVU Basketball Offers Pair of High School Guards
The offers continue to fly out from WVU basketball as the coaching staff offered a pair of high school guards this week. 2025 four-star Kelvin Odih and 2027’s Jacob Canton both picked up offers from West Virginia. Odih, 6-foot-4, was offered on Wednesday while Canton, 6-foot-3, was offered Thursday.
Clarksburg Native Robert "Bob" Reynolds Elected as Secretary for WVU Board of Governors 2024-24 Term
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Reynolds, a Clarksburg native,...
2027 DE Anthony Sweeney adds West Virginia to offer list
Olney (Md.) Good Counsel 2027 defensive lineman Anthony Sweeney continues to add scholarship offers but one of the most recent came from West Virginia following a strong performance at the big man camp. Sweeney, 6-foot-4, 210-pounds, has added other offers from Florida, Miami (Fla.) and Maryland, among other schools but...
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.
Jacob Canton Receives Offer from West Virginia Men’s Basketball
Class of 2027 Rutgers Prep (N.J.) guard Jacob Canton has received an offer from Division I West Virginia Men’s basketball program, per recent reports. The Somerset, N.J., native also holds an offer from Radford, according to VerbalCommits.com. The 6-foot-2 Canton, who also suits up for AAU NY Rens/Team Dykman,...
Spencer’s Landing again a major topic at Vienna City Council meeting
VIENNA — Vienna City council had a full house on Thursday night. The agenda promised a vote on the Spencer’s Landing development contract with the Thrasher Group, but was met with concern from citizens of Vienna. During the public forum, residents mentioned their concerns that their opinions about...
Vienna begins arduous task of filling Azinger’s seat on council
VIENNA — The seat of late Vienna City Council member Tom Azinger was officially declared vacant at Thursday’s council meeting. “I’m not sure we’ll be able to find someone that can fill the shoes Tom Azinger occupied,” Mayor Randall Rapp said. Azinger’s vacancy opened a...
Mountaineers counting on Oklahoma State transfers
MORGANTOWN — Once upon a time, in the fantasy world that was college football and basketball in the pre-NIL and transfer portal days, schools did all they could to keep their players from transferring within the same conference. Those days are over, and it’s no more evident than at...
Vienna officials include North Star Child Advocacy Center in budget
VIENNA — On Monday, North Star Child Advocacy Center received a check from the City of Vienna for $15,000. Vienna City Council voted to include North Star in the budget to help support its mission. Of the 21 child advocacy centers in West Virginia, nine are receiving county funding and three are receiving municipal funding.
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — An evening with Anthem Edition, formerly known as the Old Path Quartet, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. A suggested donation of $15 will be collected at the door. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Madison Pryor recorded a hole-in-one Friday morning at Minibel Golf Course. Pryor used a 5 hybrid to ace hole No. 4. The feat was witnessed by Vincent and Carl Pryor. Jackson Middle School cross country practice will get underway from 8-9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 at the school. All...
Three Home Runs Power West Virginia in 7-2 Win over Trenton
GRANVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Black Bears faced off against the Trenton Thunder in game one of the three-game series on Friday evening, picking up a 7-2 win at home. In an explosive offensive game, the Bears racked up 13 hits and three home runs with Alex Vergara accounting for two.
Southside Rumble 12 features action packed slate
PARKERSBURG — Fight fans now have less than a week remaining before Southside Rumble 12. Mike Sheppard’s Dawghouse Promotions event is slated to get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 inside Parkersburg South’s Rod Oldham Athletic Center. Aside from a King of the Mountain State cruiserweight...
Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
2 WVU students cycling across the country for Journey of Hope
On June 5, Austin Brown and James Carte set out on a 62-day journey from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. as part of the Journey of Hope, which is put on by The Ability Experience, a philanthropic initiative set up by their fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi.
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