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Season Preview: In-Game Experience Leads Wheeling Football into 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. – When they entered camp for the 2023 season, the Wheeling University Football team had several players experienced in the program but new to the field. After a year of ups and downs, many of those players return to the field in 2024, having went through the grind of a full 11 week season. It is this game experience that looks to guide the Cardinals this season as they prepare for their week 0 game against Mercyhurst on Thursday, August 29th, at 7 PM.
Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hosts back-to-school events with free giveaways
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Bethlehem Apostolic Temple is hosting a pair of back-to-school events this weekend. On Saturday, the annual Adopt-A-Student event will feature free food, clothes, and haircuts for the community. Since it was founded 34 years ago, the program has served 20,000 kids. "We have no income...
Hayhurst Family Donates $2.5 Million to WVU Women’s Basketball
The Hayhurst family, longtime supporters of West Virginia University (WVU), has made a significant $2.5 million contribution to the WVU women's basketball program. This gift includes a $2 million endowment that will permanently name the head coaching position, strengthening the program's financial stability. The remaining $500,000 will go towards the team's operational needs. Athletic Director Wren Baker and coach Mark Kellogg praised the family's commitment, citing the donation as essential for future success and innovation in the program.
‘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...
See who will appear on the Ohio ballot this November
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has confirmed the statewide candidates that will appear on November’s ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared the list of candidates that have met the requirements to appear on the Ohio ballot this November. For President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: *The designation […]
Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes. “Somebody’s got to step up and somebody’s got to be concerned about these seniors, about disabled, about these people losing their homes,” Ohio homeowner Pastor Frederick V. LaMarr said. It is an issue that several lawmakers […]
Man accused of speeding, causing deadly crash that killed passenger in Salem Township arrested
An Ohio man charged in a crash that left his passenger dead in Salem Township last year was arrested this week, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Ricardo Hardy, who is charged with homicide by vehicle, was taken into custody in Ohio this week. On July 25, 2023, Pennsylvania state troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Route 22 near Route 819. Police said that Hardy was the driver of an SUV involved in the crash. A juvenile, who was a passenger in the SUV, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he died three days later.
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...
West Virginia Weather Alert: Monday to See Scorching Temperatures Across the State
Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect rising temperatures and clear skies starting today and continuing through the weekend. With no rain in sight, outdoor activities should proceed without weather disruptions, though precautions are advised. The National Weather Service has forecast highs of 88°F in Charleston today, increasing to...
Justice announces Medicaid rate increase in hopes of improving state’s in-home care worker shortage
Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday that his administration will increase its funding for state programs that provide in-home care for people with disabilities, seniors and others in hopes of addressing a workforce shortage. The funding will go toward a 15% Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for providers that serve vulnerable adults and children in state waiver […]
Justice attorneys say mine companies can’t pay remaining debt from health, safety fines
In a new filing this week, attorneys for 23 coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family argue that a federal court cannot put the companies in contempt for nonpayment of fines due to them being unable to pay the fines. The memorandum — filed Tuesday with the U.S. District Court for the […]
Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Arby’s Foundation recently raised funds for both the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia and the Raleigh County Board of Education, totaling more than $15,000 donated to West Virginia children in need. Over the course of six weeks, all Arby’s locations in the Charleston/Huntington and Beckley/Bluefield markets, in conjunction with […] The post Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Bankruptcy blazes a trail of delays for Wheeling's new fire headquarters
WHEELING, W.Va. — Months ago, construction stopped on the Wheeling Fire Department Headquarters. And although there is no physical movement happening, progress is being made behind the scenes. Exactly 2 years ago, the fire department broke ground on a new, $9 million home, with a completion goal of fall...
White, Donaldson, and Greene lead West Virginia’s powerful rushing attack in the revamped Big 12
West Virginia has its strong rushing game returning, and if the improvements on a weak defense can prevent some of the problems from last year, the Mountaineers could make an impact in the Big 12 Conference this season. West Virginia finished third in the Bowl Subdivision with 229 rushing yards...
Ohio bulletin issued for new, deadly drug combinations
(The Center Square) – Mixtures of powerful drugs that can cause overdoses or skin wounds are being found more often in illicit drug samples throughout Ohio, according to the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center. The agency recently issued a safety bulletin to alert Ohioans of what it calls “tranq-dope” and “benzo-dope” after state labs reported an eight-fold increase in drug samples in one and double the number in the other between 2021 and 2023. ...
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