Baxter
Baxter, WV · Arts & Culture
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ABB Scarecrow Voting is Open
This year’s gang includes Olaf, Dolly, Charlie Brown, and even Forky. The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport Scarecrows have taken their places, and voting opens today. A gallery featuring all scarecrows can be accessed HERE. Votes can be cast on Connect-Bridgeport. From your mobile device, the poll is located below. Scroll until you see it.
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Randolph in 1st as Bridgeport Golf Finishes Opening Day of State Tournament 9 Shots Off Team Lead
The Bridgeport Indians are fourth after the first day of the West Virginia Class AAA state golf tournament, but well within reach of the top of the pile, with Alex Randolph in the individual lead by two shots after opening with a +1 72 at Oglebay Resort on Monday. Bridgeport...
WDTV
Warriors Rock Concert honors veterans at Robinson Grand
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Veterans, first responders and community members gathered at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center for the annual Warriors Rock Concert, a patriotic program combining music, video tributes and community recognition. The event filled the Robinson Grand with patriotic music and tributes to local veterans. Organizers said...
connect-bridgeport.com
Golf Tournament to Benefit Bridgeport High School Baseball Field Improvements Postponed to October 18
'A Round for the Reservation', a golf tournament to benefit Bridgeport High School baseball field improvements, has been postponed due to inclement weather from Sunday, October 11 to Sunday, October 18 at Bel Meadow Golf Club. Registration is still open for the event, a 4-man scramble with a 9 a.m....
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Women's Golf Sits Fourth after MEC Championship First Round
ROANOKE, W.Va. — The Fairmont State women's golf team stood fourth with a 365 (+77) after the opening round of the 2026 MEC Women's Golf Championship, led by Candela Lopez's tied-for-11th 88 (+16). Candela Lopez is tied for 11th with an 88 (+16) in Round 1. Gianna Koski is...
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How Bob Mackie Inspires Wheeling Park
Bob Mackie has been a fashion icon since 1966. He has been on numerous shows, while also designing costumes for films and broadway productions. He has also been responsible for multiple legendary fashion moments, like Marilyn Monroe’s nude illusion dress, multiple Dolly Parton outfits, just about every Cher dress, and many more. Since his unfortunate passing on September 14, 2026, there have been many outfits inspired by Bob Mackie in the halls of Wheeling Park High School. Whether or not these students are aware that they are representing iconic fashion trends that Bob Mackie popularized, here is some fashion in the halls to honor the legend.
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Time Travel: Pee Wee White Cheerleaders from 2000 and National Retail Giant in Clarksburg from 1962
Although this submitted image is grainy, it is of the Bridgeport Pee Wee White Exhibition Squad back in 2000 and was coached by Kim Kinkelaar and Wendy Stein. The team had just won a competition in Upshur County. Shown, front row from left, Presley Stein, Meredith Griswien, Heather Carter, and Ellysse Gemondo. Center, from left, Emily Mazzei, Jessica Trickett, Bethany Andrew, Emily Strogen, and Mary Kinkellar. Back row, from left, Jennifer McKitrick, Kaitlin Gates, Addrianna Lindsey, Kerrigan Golden, and Alacya Coleman.
WDTV
Apple Butter Festival marks 40th anniversary in Salem
SALEM, W.Va (WDTV) - First responder vehicles traveled through downtown Salem Wednesday to kick off the annual Apple Butter Festival. The festival is celebrating 40 years as a fall tradition in North Central West Virginia. Community celebrates milestone year. Christy Howell, president of the Apple Butter Festival, said she started...
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Blenko Glass donates over $85K to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Virginia for children statewide
MILTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Blenko Glass presented an $85,259.89 donation to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Virginia during a ceremony Thursday at the company’s Milton factory. Blenko said it was the largest donation made through its Glass for Good program. Imagination Library representatives said it was also the largest donation the West Virginia program […]
WBOY 12 News
Local bookstores advocate for availability of banned, challenged books
Banned Books Week highlights some of the most challenged and banned books. It responded to thousands of books being challenged by pressure groups and lawmakers who demand that certain books not be available to certain age groups.
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Hollywood-Connected Pianist Tom Roberts to Perform Live Score for Nosferatu at Towngate Theatre October 30th
WHEELING, W.Va. — A pianist whose talents have taken him from Carnegie Hall to Hollywood is bringing a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience to Wheeling. Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger Tom Roberts will perform his original musical score. live during a special screening of the 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu...
wheninyourstate.com
German settlers built this West Virginia town before America had a name
Shepherdstown sits along the Potomac River in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, about a 90-minute drive from Washington, D.C. It shares the title of the state’s oldest incorporated town with Romney, both chartered on the same day in 1762. German settlers built it before the country had a name,...
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Wheeling Goes Beyond The Bowl
When the local açai bowl stand LaBowls, run by husband-and-wife team Brian and Sami Campbell, won the Wheeling Heritage Show of Hands crowdfunding pitch competition in May of 2026, neither the business nor Wheeling Heritage knew quite what was in store next…. The idea for the Beyond the Bowl...
Metro News
Field set for the WVSSAC State Golf Championships
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first WVSSAC state championship of the 2025-2026 academic year will be hosted by Wheeling’s Ogelbay Resort next week. The Jones Course is once again the site for the State Golf Championships. The 36-hole event begins on October 12 and concludes October 15. Class AAAA and Class AAA teams will compete Monday and Tuesday while Class AA and Class A will follow on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Michael paces WVU at Nemacolin
FARMINGTON, Pa. – West Virginia University sophomore golfer Jack Michael shot 2-under-par to finish tied for sixth place to pace the Mountaineers at the Nemacolin Collegiate Invitational in Farmington, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Michael recorded rounds of 71-74-69=214 for his -2 score. West Virginia finished third in the tournament at...