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Former WVU QB recruited by Neal Brown earns starting job at Sun Belt program under former Mountaineer assistant
It's pretty clear now as West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene approaches his final collegiate season that Mountaineers' head coach Neal Brown knows how to recruit playmakers at the quarterback position. Greene's backup Nicco Marchiol, who was also handpicked by Brown out of high school, has even shown flashes of greatness as he relieved an injured Greene last season to help WVU secure a Backyard Brawl victory against rival Pitt, as well as a win over Texas Tech the following week.
West Virginia HC Neal Brown: ‘We better be ready’ for Penn State football
We are just over two weeks away from the 2024 season opener for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions will hit the road to play the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown on August 31. The game will be premiered on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. Everyone will be in store for a great matchup and both teams will face first game challenges. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown has recently opened up about the challenges in facing a team like Penn State in week one.
After More than a Decade, Mall Store Closes up Shop
After a run of new businesses following the arrival of Boscov’s in 2023, another business has shut its doors permanently. This one is of the local variety. The Bridgeport Finance Department confirmed the closure of eVapor, a vaporizer store located at the Meadowbrook Mall. The store was located across from one of the main entrances to Boscov’s.
Grand Opening Scheduled Saturday at Veteran's Park in Clarksburg for Six-Figure Pickleball Court Project
On Saturday, a project that has been in the works for quite a while will come to fruition as the City Parks of Clarksburg will be hosting a grand opening of their new pickleball courts at the Veteran’s Administration Park. The new courts are located in the same spot...
Somerset County woman charged for lighting husband’s vehicle on fire
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County woman has been accused of pouring gasoline and lighting a vehicle on fire in Addison Township. Stacy Tressler, 42, of Confluence was charged after she allegedly lit a vehicle on fire after her husband asked for a divorce, according to Pennsylvania State Police. On Aug. 6, officers […]
Verona increases police pay rate in effort to attract new officers
As part of a continuing retention and recruitment effort, police officers in Verona soon will be making more money than ever before. Verona Council voted Aug. 13 to raise the pay rate by 15% for all of the department’s current and future police officers. The borough is looking to...
Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
Ellwood City looks to continue its momentum after first playoff birth in 13 years
ELLWOOD CITY — For the past several seasons before Ellwood City head coach Dan Bradley took over the program, the Wolverines struggled mightily finishing near or at the bottom of their conference year after year. Two years ago, seniors on this Ellwood City squad were planning on how it could potentially win a...
Thomas officials address report claiming city’s water is contaminated with chemicals
The City of Thomas held a council meeting Tuesday night where it discussed the ongoing water situation as well as a post on social media that claims that the city's water is contaminated with chemicals that could potentially cause cancer.
Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of Social Work from Concord University in 2003, and […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Severe weather possible for West Virginia Friday and Saturday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A hot and dry day is expected across the region today as a high-pressure system remains in control, keeping skies clear and humidity levels low. However, temperatures are set to climb above normal, with highs reaching into the low 90s in many areas. The dry weather won’t last long, as a […]
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