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Eastern football program introduces Honor Game
REEDSVILLE — Third-year Eastern High School head football coach Jason Jackson and his staff are looking forward to starting a new tradition, the Honor Game, which is set for Friday night when Wirt County invades East Shade River Stadium. The goal was to bring the history of the football...
Tigers hold on to beat Raiders in opener
McCONNELSVILLE — Seth Britton and Kobe Alexander carried the load for Marietta Friday night as the Tigers defeated Morgan 13-12. It was Marietta’s first season-opening win since 2019, also against the Raiders. Down 12-7 late, the visiting Tigers leaned on Britton, who finished with 140 yards on 20...
‘A’ is for Automobiles: Model A enthusiasts feel drive to show off cars in Marietta
MARIETTA — A small group of car enthusiasts driving nearly 100-year-old vehicles rolled into Marietta late Friday afternoon. Members of the Scioto Model A Club drove their Ford Model As to Marietta around 4 p.m. Friday and stopped at the Lafayette Hotel as part of a tour. The cars...
Roundup: Waterford dominates; Warren falls in thriller
VINCENT – The improbable nearly became possible for Warren on opening night. The Warriors answered a 20-0 deficit with 27 consecutive points only to see Circleville score two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a 32-27 victory. Warren’s Nick Cressey scored two touchdowns and became the school’s all-time leader with his 12th...
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
Ron Kidder wins 500th career match for Marietta volleyball
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - On Wednesday, Marietta High School volleyball coach Ron Kidder secured his 500th career match victory in his home gymnasium as his Tigers defeated the Lady Knights of Wheeling Central Catholic three sets to none. Kidder was honored with a banner after his team improved to 2-0...
Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department receives new truck
MINERAL WELLS — The Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department has received its new fire truck and it will be put into service in a month or so. The department recently took possession of its new 2024 Pierce Enforcer truck that will become the department’s new Engine 41, replacing a 1992 Pierce engine truck that was the front line engine for the department.
Seminoles run past Golden Eagles, 59-12
BELPRE — Second-year Monroe Central head man Jonathan Calder watched his program score the first eight times they had the ball in the first half here Friday night at Ralph Holder Stadium en route to posting a 59-12 victory versus Belpre in the season opener for both programs. “Turnovers...
Barnesville Wins 27th Straight Regular Season Game
BEVERLY,OHIO (WTRF) – Barnesville opened their season with a convincing 51-16 win at Fort Frye. The win gives the Shamrocks their 27th straight regular win. The Rocks will host 1-0 Bellaire next week while the Cadets will host Belpre.
Ravenswood council member removed from seat after embezzlement admission
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — City council members in Ravenswood voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a member who they said admitted to embezzling funds. Denise Toler was moved from her position following a taped confession where she admitted to embezzling $3,500 in Ravenswood Development Authority funds, according to a resolution passed by city council.
Bob Huggins donates $380k to Mon Health Cancer Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins donated $380,000 to the Mon Health Cancer Center in support of cancer care services Thursday morning. Huggins announced the donation earlier this year at the 2024 Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The money came from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund that Huggins established in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia.
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