New Manchester
LATEST NEWS
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/15/24): JJ Wetherholt Makes WVU History; Alek Manoah’s Future in Toronto Uncertain
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
Porta-potty arson causes brush fire
CAIRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities were called to the scene of a fire on Friday after a porta-potty was set ablaze. The Cairo Fire-EMS Department reports that, on the night of Friday, July 12, 2024, the department was called to the Goose Creek Road area at the intersection of Route 50. The scene saw response […]
Callaway Junior Rookie League heads to Elizabeth, Sublett brothers win third division titles
AAA (nine holes): Jude Walker of Elizabeth at (-3) 33;. AA (nine holes): Sawyer Sublett of Philippi at (+4) 40, his third division win of 2024; and. A (six holes): Elliott Sublett of Philippi at (-4) 20, his third division win of the season. “The heat kept some of our...
Local churches unite for inaugural Upper Ohio Valley Gospel Fest
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It was a special day filled with good music and all the praises to God today at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The Bethlehem Temple and Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly hosted its first Upper Ohio Valley Gospel Fest on Sunday in the Friendly City. The festival featured various local churches that closed their […]
West Virginia Ranked as an 82 Overall in College Football 25
From what we know the day before the game’s official release, the Mountaineers rank below six teams within the Big 12 Conference. With College Football 25’s release imminent, content creator EricRayweather released a video with every team’s uniform sets. Included in that video are some sneak peaks at potential team ratings, including West Virginia’s.
2026 Safety D’Various Surratt Receives West Virginia Football Offer and Plans Visit
2026 DB Surratt is thrilled about the West Virginia opportunity, having recently received an offer from the program and expressing excitement to learn more about the Mountaineers' football program. Surratt is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound safety from Shelby (N.C.) Crest. He is a Rivals.com three-star prospect. Yes, But. Surratt is still...
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
3 hurt in assault outside Montgomery Inn, family calls for accountability
An investigation is underway after three people were hurt in a fight outside the Montgomery Inn Boathouse that involved WCPO 9 Chief Meteorologist Steve Raleigh and two members of his family.
Mapleton FFA officers attend Ohio Leadership Camp
NANKIN — Members of the Mapleton FFA Chapter were part of the FFA members and advisors who recently attended Ohio Leadership Camp held in Carrollton, Ohio at FFA Camp Muskingum. The students were able to attend camp through a scholarship sponsored by the United States Army. This is the...
U.S. Marshals offer reward for Ohio fugitive wanted for violating federal parole
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are searching for a fugitive convicted on federal charges of having a gun and selling cocaine. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antwon Dawson, 33, has now violated his federal parole. Dawson is known to frequent Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, said the...
Inmate charged in 1990 Cambridge murder receives 20-year prison sentence
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) — A man in jail who was charged in the 1990 fatal burning of a 30-year-old man in Cambridge has received an additional prison sentence. 60-year-old Carl “Butch” Hoopingarner, who is in Belmont County jail on an unrelated murder and drug charge, received a sentence of 20 years to life in prison […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.