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Medicine Hat Drag Strip NHRA National Open Results Highlights Winners from Medicine Hat, Dunmore, and More
The Medicine Hat Drag Strip hosted the NHRA National Open over the weekend, with Riley Toth of Medicine Hat emerging as a double winner in the Pro Bike Class on both Saturday and Sunday. Riley Toth won first place in both Saturday and Sunday's Pro Bike Class. Various racers from...
Pedestrian killed in fatal accident
HUTTONSVILLE – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal accident involving a pedestrian that occurred early Tuesday morning. At approximately 1:52 p.m., “911 dispatched a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the Huttonsville Par-Mar,” an RCSP press release states. “Deputy Davis and I, Deputy Pingley, responded to this location. The accident was fatal for the pedestrian.”
Third Annual Hammons Family Fiddle and Banjo Contest and World Class Jam
MARLINTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The highly anticipated third annual Hammons Family Fiddle and Banjo Contest and World Class Jam is set to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Marlinton, W.Va., as part of the town’s beloved Pioneer Days celebrations. This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of activities and musical […] The post Third Annual Hammons Family Fiddle and Banjo Contest and World Class Jam appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
James Alfred Knotts
Mr. James Alfred Knotts, 60, a resident of Dailey, West Virginia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon July 3, 2024, in the Charleston Area Medical Center at Charleston West Virginia. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born July 9, 1963, at Kingwood, West Virginia, a son of...
Ruritan scholarships
Local Buckeye Ruritans recently participated in the National Ruritan Scholarship program, according to officials in the Buckeye Local School District. Three students were the recipients of the honor, including, from top left, clockwise, President Brian Yanssens; recipient Elizabeth Stock, granddaughter of long-term member Ralph Nickoson; and Treasurer Tammy Yanssens; recipient Grace Browning, granddaughter of long-term member John Wetherell; and long-term member Donny Brannon and his granddaughter, recipient Shayleigh Hornyak.
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
CHARLESTON (AP) — The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired. White Sulphur Springs City officials said...
Ball, McClung lead Logan to mercy-rule win over Webster
WEBSTER SPRINGS Rob Ball and Jaxon McClung combined to go 6-for-6 with two home runs, a double, eight RBIs and five runs scored as the Logan Senior League All Stars mercy ruled Webster, 16-0, in four innings Saturday afternoon in the West Virgina Senior League State Tournament at Don E. McCourt Field.
Logan shutouts Central Greenbrier, 4-0, in Senior League State Tournament opener
WEBSTER SPRINGS Owen Bryant, Jaxson McClung and Tanner Akers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Logan Senior League All Stars defeated Central Greenbrier 4-0, Saturday morning in the West Virgina Senior League State Tournament at Don E. McCourt Field. Bentley Williamson and Jayce Wolfe each drove in runs for...
Man charged with strangulation
HUTTONSVILLE — A Randolph County man is behind bars after he allegedly resisted arrest as a warrant was being served. Kyle Jordan Howard, 28. is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail. According to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office press release, on Tuesday, at approximately 5 p.m., Deputy...
A 14-year-old cowboy from West Virginia wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, West Virginia, achieved the prestigious title of “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) held in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event designed to prepare youth and...
Dawn Ann Casto
Dawn Ann Casto, 53, of Webster Springs passed away at home on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born April 30, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of James Casto and the late Thelma (McIe) Casto. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Casto.
14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
Buckeye North Elementary welcomes new school resource officer
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Buckeye North Elementary will be getting a school resource officer for the upcoming school year. Shawn Starshak, of the Wells Township Police Department, has been assigned to become the school's new resource officer. The Buckeye Local School District will pay 75% of the salary, while...
Danny Flores
Imagine…you’re the owner of a small bar in a town of less than 1,000. In walks a country music superstar one day, who loves your bar. Imagine…that country music star is about to release their new album, with millions of adoring fans lined up to hear it. And he chooses your bar–the only one in West Virginia, and one of 23 across the nation–to host an album release party.
Beulah Presbyterian turns 125 years old this week
MILL GAP — Beulah Presbyterian Church celebrates its 125th anniversary June 7. The first service in the organization’s history was held in Rehobeth Church in June 1873 for 13 charter members. According to “Beulah Church: F...
Beautiful Beulah church celebrates 150 years of worship and service
Beulah Presbyterian Church celebrated its anniversary Sunday with a special service, meal, and music. (Recorder photo by Tammy Minnigh)MILL GAP — Though the day was unusually hot, more than 100 people gathered at Beulah Presbyterian Church Sunday to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary. The Rev. Malcolm “Chip” Hill,...
Volunteers make way for hikers on trails
Volunteers recently began cleanup work on trails located at the Hidden Valley Recreation Area. Work has included mowing, brush clearing, and heavy deadfall removal. Work in the area has included cleanup of the Muddy Run Trail and the main Valley Trail, which travels along the east bank of the Jackson River. (Photos courtesy Tom Richardson)At right: Work is in full swing as volunteers work on trails near the Hidden Valley Recreation Area. The Nature Trail was mowed recently, as well as the Lost W...
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