PARKERSBURG — It was all downhill Sunday for the racers in the annual Soapbox Derby at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. Around 28 local Cub Scouts and others came out to Market Street early Sunday afternoon to race in about a dozen cars constructed by the youth. Kids took turns riding[Read More…]
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The young, the old attend WVU Football 101
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Olivia DeWeese stepped into the Football 101 program Sunday, Aug. 17, with a perspective different than most of the other women attending — she’s only 10. She plays quarterback and defensive back in the St. Marys Blue Devils youth system. Participants in the educational program had the[Read More…]
Parents count on newspapers for back-to-school shopping
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World War II planes on display in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The vintage warbirds have touched down in Morgantown. Morgantown Municipal Airport is a stop this summer of the “Wings of Freedom Tour,” which is in town this week. A B-17 bomber and a B-24 bomber touched down on the tarmac on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The planes will[Read More…]
In 90th year, W.Va. State Fair still a big draw
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Some journey to the State Fair of West Virginia for fried funnel cakes covered with powdered sugar or mouthwatering cinnamon rolls. Others travel to Fairlea for the promise of thrill-seeking carnival rides, livestock competitions, A-list celebrity concerts and the general welcoming atmosphere. But whatever the reason, one[Read More…]
EMT saves choking boy at Berkeley County fair
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — When 11-year-old Trace Adams raised his hands to his throat during the watermelon-eating contest at the Berkeley County Youth Fair and signaled he was choking, paramedic Adam Hess wasted no time coming to the boy’s aid. After applying the Heimlich maneuver a few times and giving Trace[Read More…]
Marshall’s Herd unveils new uniforms
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There will be a bit of a new look to Marshall football as the Thundering Herd takes the field for home games this season. As Marshall players walked out of the Shewey Building for Fan Day festivities, the players donned new green uniforms that have black incorporated[Read More…]
A tough ride at the Berkeley County fair
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Woodstock vibes fill Huntington’s Pullman Square
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The spirit of 1969 took over Pullman Square for the latest edition of its popular summer concert series. “A Night of Woodstock” featured Dr. Charles Jarrett from Ohio University Southern and others performing music from the original Woodstock Festival that happened 45 years ago this month. The[Read More…]
Slip sliding away
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