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Bob Huggins Could be Perfect Fit at Akron
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Legendary head coach Bob Huggins has been out of coaching since his DUI arrest in Pittsburgh and forced resignation from West Virginia University shortly after. Huggins, 70, has expressed multiple times that he would like to continue coaching, however. “I have taken responsibility for the...
Local Amish Man Accused of Groping Woman in Store in Pine Creek Township
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local Amish man is facing charges for allegedly groping a woman at a convenience store in Pine Creek Township. According to court documents, on Monday, July 22, Punxsutawney-based State Police filed the following criminal charge against 21-year-old Atlee E. Hershberger, of Brockway, in District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office:
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.
Wildfires could impact air quality in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – The air quality around the country has drastically declined due to wildfires. The flames themselves are deadly, and the smoke hovering over the Mountain State can cause issues of its own. Dr. Donald Asbury is an Allergist at Allergy and Asthma Center of Bluefield. He says that there are a number […]
Two vice presidents chosen for Fairmont State University cabinet
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mike Davis, President of Fairmont State University has chosen two vice presidents to join the Fairmont executive leadership team. The step marks a significant development for the institution. Davis, currently in the second year of his presidency, seeks to make Fairmont State University a “Great Place to Learn, Work, and to […]
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Annual bocce tournament moves to WesBanco Arena floor for better visibility
WHEELING, W.Va. — If you need a break from the sun or the crowds, you can head indoors this year at the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival. The annual bocce tournament will be held on the WesBanco Arena floor. “It is down on the arena floor, so...
What’s new for the 2024 Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival?
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After more than 40 years, you might think it would be difficult to surprise those who attend Wheeling’s Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. But this year organizers are finding the new by returning to the old, emphasizing the traditions we’ve held on to for decades and even centuries. Sunday’s […]
Fairmont State working to increase number of female pilots
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University is working to increase the number of female pilots in the nation with their aviation program. According to the university, the United States is short approximately 17,000 pilots. They propose that diversifying the pool of talented aviators to include more women will help end this shortage.
Kalkreuth Roofing presents $50,000 check to Easterseals
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One special organization received a very generous donation on Friday from a long-time partner. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal donated $50,000 on Friday to Easterseals. The two organizations have been partners for several years and continue to support one another year after year. The donation came during the annual Kalkreuth Vendor […]
National Analysts Propose Potential Pirates Trades
It’s that time of year where speculation swirls around the baseball world, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of some of the conversation. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is a few days away. Teams have until Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET to either gear up for a postseason run or build for the future.
17th annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic sees hundreds of supporters
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 150 golfers came out to Crispin Golf Course at Oglebay Park on Friday for the 17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic. Each year, the event raises money for the foundation’s College Nursing Scholarships, which are given out in honor of Heather. In 2008, Heather was weeks away from […]
Explosion At CDC Bruceton Research Center
The explosion happened at the Burceton Research Center located at 649 Cochran Mill Road in Jefferson Hills around 12:48 p.m. on Friday, a CDC official told us. The CDC shares the site with two other federal agencies, and an outside vendor was "loading hazardous waste material into a truck for disposal was injured and was taken to an area hospital by ambulance," the spokesperson said noting that, "No federal staff were involved in the incident and there was no damage to the property."
Morgantown man accused of racial crimes
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police have arrested a 48-year-old Morgantown man after they allege he threatened and yelled racial slurs at a family earlier this month. The family told troopers they were driving down the street when James Hamlin yelled at them that they did not belong...
WVU to use online survey in presidential search
Presidential Search Committee chair Patrice Harris announced Wednesday via a letter to the campus community that an online survey will be used to assist in the ongoing presidential search, according to a WVU Today release. The survey consists of four questions: “What do you see as key attractions for this...
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
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