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Church offering free reading program
PARKERSBURG — Reading Camp, a free program for elementary school students who are reluctant or struggling readers, will be held from 8:30 a.m-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Good Shepherd Church, 903 Charles St. In the morning, children will rotate through learning centers in small groups as they refresh...
West Virginia men's basketball heads on international tour
West Virginia men's basketball departs US soil today to embark on a tour of Italy. The Mountaineers are scheduled to tour the country until August 10th, with a trio of exhibition contests against international competition scheduled. On Saturday, August 3rd, they'll open with competition in Genoa, Italy against BC Zalgiris...
Morgantown City Council proposes encampment ban
Dozens of community members spoke at the Morgantown City Council meeting Tuesday in response to a recently proposed ordinance affecting homeless encampments on public property in Morgantown. If passed, the ordinance, proposed by Morgantown City Councillor Louise “Weez” Michael at a city council meeting on July 2, will expand the...
What-If Wednesday: West Virginia Upsets Penn State, KJ Jefferson Breaks Out, Arizona Disappoints
Welcome to our newest feature, which we’re calling “What-If Wednesday.” In this column, I’ll propose a handful of questions that, at this point, have not come to fruition. But IF they do, what will come out of it? What’s the end game?. Join us for...
West Virginia gymnastics adds graduate transfer to roster
West Virginia gymnastics has added a new member to their 2024-2025 roster. Graduate transfer Trinity Macy will join the Mountaineers after a two-year stint with the program at Eastern Michigan. Before her time with the Eagles she competed for WVU’s top rival, spending her freshman and sophomore season with the Pitt Panthers.
WVU men’s basketball head coach Darian DeVries announces hiring of Jalen Cannady
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the hiring of Jalen Cannady to the Mountaineer staff. Cannady, who served as Player Development Coach/Video Coordinator for the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G-League last season, will be the Video Coordinator for men’s basketball. “We are excited...
A look at WVU's preferred walk-on class
West Virginia University Football Head Coach Neal Brown made it clear during the December signing period that the staff's focus would be on a couple more transfer targets, and then the rest of their attention would go to building the preferred walk-on class from that point on into the spring and summer. That was certainly the case, as the Mountaineers added numerous talented walk-ons to the roster.
West Virginia athletic department excels in classroom, earns highest APR score ever
Earlier this summer, the NCAA released their Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, with WVU hitting a combined score of 991 It marks the athletic department’s highest score over the course of the 20 years that the NCAA has tracked the statistic. WVU's 991 total is also seven points higher...
Communities in Schools conference comes to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Educators across the state are in Morgantown for the annual Communities in Schools conference. The educators heard comments Tuesday from founder Bill Milliken, Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice. Communities in Schools is designed to prevent students from dropping out of school. Data from...
After court rules on boneless wings, Ohio Senator considers action
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - After years of legal battles, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled boneless wings can legally contain bones last week. The case began eight years ago after Michael Berkheimer ordered boneless wings at Wings on Brookwood in Hamilton. “I was eating with a fork and knife,” Berkheimer said....
Ohio deputies find man that disappeared after high speed chase; has a nationwide warrant
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A nationwide manhunt has ended after the Noble County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Washington County man that was wanted after pursuit on Tuesday. According to officials, Detective Cory May and Deputy Dylan Guerrieri of the Noble County Sheriff’s Office were traveling on I-77 near milepost 23 when […]
Hearl Thomas Collins has his preliminary hearing
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Hearl Thomas Collins had his preliminary hearing at the Wood County Magistrate Courts for allegedly murdering Morgan Stutler-Lott. The prosecution brought three witnesses to present evidence against Collins: Lott’s stepmother, Patricia Stutler, Detective Corey Richards, and North Star Child Advocate Candice Gabriel. They each told the court their recollection of their involvement in the case.
West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities continue to amaze and attract anglers from near and far and this record-breaking […]
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