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Road Trippin'...Sutton Lake Marina Braxton County, WV
If you love sunshine, swimming, boating, fishing, and spending time on the water with family and friends, head to Sutton Lake Marina. We offer pontoon rentals, houseboat rentals, and all sorts of water sports toy rentals so you and your family can make the most of your Lake experience. If you have your own boat, we can lease you a transient slip or possibly a permanent wet slip OR we can offer you dry storage for the winter.
Wheeling YMCA steak fry fundraiser to fuel memorable summer camps
WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Wheeling YMCA has given Ohio County children a break from school with its summer camps. More than 100 campers have already signed up this season. Field trips to Pittsburgh and Zanesville are just some of the memorable activities, but it comes at a...
Miller named new WVU Jackson General president and CEO
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley has a new president and CEO. According to WVU Medicine, Candace N. Miller, M.B.A., took over the position effective July 15. She succeeds Stephanie McCoy who retired after serving as Jackson General Hospital’s president and CEO for 13 years. “We are excited to welcome […]
‘Superficial Wound’: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trump’s Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
Senators announce plans to bring back popular license plate design
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time to bring back the Niagara plates with […]
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
State Rep. Merski to host Second Chance event to help those with nonviolent criminal histories
(WJET/WFXP) – A state representative announced an event with the opportunity for Erie residents with non-violent criminal histories to get back on their feet. State Rep. Bob Merski announced plans to host a Second Chance Event on Tuesday, July 30, for those with prior nonviolent misdemeanors who are looking to re-enter the job force.
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers
In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of the assassination attempt, images of the agents wielding Glock 19 GEN 5 MOS (Modular Optic System) 9mm pistols began to emerge. On closer inspection, these Glocks did not feature red dot-type optical ‘reflex’ sights, an upgrade that is now common even among small local police departments and across the civilian firearms marketplace.
Wetherholt’s road to The Show has begun
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the moment, JJ Wetherholt didn’t have much time to process what had just transpired. He was told that once he got drafted, he would have roughly 30 seconds to get from the area where he and his family were watching the draft up to the stage where the MLB Commissioner had just read his name.
WATCH: Who will start in WVU’s defensive backfield?
West Virginia football unveiled the first depth chart of the 2024 season last week when it published the media guide online and included the initial two-deep on Page 67. There were hardly any surprises, which is surely the sign of a healthy program that has the pieces in place and very little to search for when preseason camp begins at the end of the month. There was intrigue, though, involving the defensive backfield.
Listen: WVU Football Storylines for Fall Camp, CFB 25, Mountaineers in MLB
As the summer nears its end, Mike Asti talks with Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about the storylines to look out for during WVU football fall camp. After discussing Mountaineer football, Asti then covers five WVU baseball players being drafted and how this will impact the start of the Steve Sabins era in West Virginia.
Mon Power warns customers about recent scam calls
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Mon Power is warning customers about some recent scam calls. FirstEnergy personnel said they have recently been made aware of some recent scam attempts in the Mon Power service area where scammers are calling customers and saying their power will be cut off unless they call a provided phone number to make a payment.
West Virginia Mountaineers Football: Returning Snap Counts: Defense
WVSports.com and Rivals.com have partnered with Pro Football Focus. PFF is the best advanced statistical database in football. Throughout the season, our team of writers will utilize PFF's stats, grades and analytics to better inform West Virginia fans. This is at the returning snap counts on defense for the 2024...
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