Lewis County, WV

Weston, WV

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Taylor County, WV

Grafton, WV

The members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance union of Grafton journeyed to Kingwood, Preston County, to attend the bicounty convention, held in the Preston County seat, September 6, 1911. The convention was opened by. Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, president of the local union, who called on Reverend Craig to welcome the representatives. Mrs. Alberta Henry, of Grafton, responded on behalf of the members. Mrs. S. E. Leith., president of the bicounty organization, was called to the chair and in her pleasing manner introduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs. Rumsey-Jenness, of Morgantown, state lecturer for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and a notable speaker, who capably handled her subject in the uplift of the cause of prohibition. She called on Mrs. M. W. Rider, of Tunnelton, who was the oldest “white ribboner” in the state, having joined the temperance movement in 1879, who spoke of the long struggle by the earnest women and the cause of temperance, whose one desire was for the elimination of the drink. Evil, which brought poverty, misery and suffering to many families, and of the bright prospects of their dream coming true with the adoption of the Prohibition Amendment now before Congress. Mrs. Lena. Lowe Yost, of Morgantown, one of the most prominent women of West Virginia and state president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, was introduced to outline the plans for the prohibition amendment.

The History of Taylor County Chapter 396: History of Taylor County, 1911

Philippi, WV

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) — The Philip Barbour Colts claimed a 7-6 win over the Grafton Bearcats in dramatic fashion as Katielynn Warner belted a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to seal the deal on Tuesday night. “Even when momentum was in their favor, we...

Warner's walk-off pushes PB past Grafton, 7-6

Bridgeport, WV

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Rachel Byrne’s experiences as a city intern this calendar year might help shape the future for Bridgeport families. But the Wheeling native didn’t go to West Virginia University with public service in mind.

Byrne continues learning as Bridgeport (West Virginia) intern this year

Elkins, WV

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — In the bottom of the first inning of game one of the softball doubleheader between Elkins and Liberty, Elkins didn’t record an out until Liberty’s eighth batter of the inning. In the first inning of the second game, an out wasn’t recorded...

Liberty scores early, often in doubleheader sweep of Elkins

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Across the Mountaineer Area Council, Troop 40 Scouts recorded the most service projects and most service hours in 2022. “They’ve really committed to that ideal of Scouting, to continually try to improve the community and do what they can to help,” Senior District Executive Alex Stout said. “They take pride in that.”

Troop 40 Bridgeport (West Virginia) Scouts recognized for top service hours in council

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Tori Anderson overcame some early wildness and settled in to fire a four-hitter, while teammates Avery Childers and Gina Alvaro both belted home runs to key Robert C. Byrd to a 6-0 victory over rival Bridgeport in prep softball action Tuesday at Bridgeport Middle School.

Eagles power past Indians, 6-0

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) — William R. (Bill) Povish II, 85, of Philippi, passed away on January 31, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory, 220 N. Walnut St., Philippi, on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m.-noon. A Celebration of Life service will be held at noon. Inurnment will take place at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolence may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.

William R. (Bill) Povish II

Buckhannon, WV

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Class of 1993 will hold its 30-year reunion June 23-25 in Buckhannon. An informal get-together will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at the 88 Lounge-Bicentennial. This event is free to attend; pay your own tab.

BUHS Class of 1993 reunion set June 23-25 in Buckhannon

Clarksburg, WV

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Cecil “Dale” Goodwin, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Bristol, WV, on July 30, 1940, a son of the late Walter E. and Waneta Gay Bee Goodwin.

Cecil “Dale” Goodwin

Morgantown, WV

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Upgrades are coming to Morgantown’s Norwood Fire Station. City Council has accepted a bid of $1,770,957 from Lytle Construction to make the improvements.

Morgantown, West Virginia, City Council accepts bid for fire station upgrades

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Conventional wisdom says if you find yourself in hole, you should cast aside the shovel. The Liberty High School baseball team, however, kept digging itself even deeper Tuesday in a 16-3 loss to Big 10 Conference foe Elkins. The Tigers, 1-2, brought home their...

Walks, errors bite Liberty in home opener against Elkins

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — There were smiles and giggles aplenty at The Bridge Sports Complex Tuesday morning as Harrison County students who are visually impaired participated in the Bridgeport Lions Club’s annual Bill Miles Easter Egg Hunt. Each student had a “buddy” for the event, and to...

Bridgeport Lions host annual Easter egg hunt for visually impaired children

Mountaineer defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley admits that his unit needs to make significant improvements this spring. WV Legislature This Week brings the latest news out of Charleston from lawmakers, officials and reporters at the Capitol.

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Indiana State

Fairmont, WV

“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” -Mark Twain. Spring is here at last, and we’re beginning to see some warmer temperatures in North Central West Virginia. Could be time to start planning a Mountain State adventure. Hopefully, we’re all accustomed to Daylight Saving Time and have caught up on our sleep. I just returned to Fairmont from northern Indiana, where the temperature was a frigid 16 degrees, with the wind chill making it feel closer to minus zero. As always after the 450-mile journey, I was delighted to see the “Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia” sign, happy to be home again.

Spring has sprung

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Wesleyan College is hosting its 15th annual Social Justice Week this week on their campus in Buckhannon. The Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development is hosting the event through Friday. Monday saw The Oxfam Hunger Banquet hosted by the WE LEAD...

West Virginia Wesleyan College hosting 15th annual Social Justice Week

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — There’s a new offense brewing in Morgantown, not so much because there is a new offensive coordinator in Chad Scott, but because there is a two-headed quarterback race, which brings a different skill set to the offense. No longer will defenses — and...

Whether it's Marchiol or Greene, WVU's offense will open up

Kingwood, WV

KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council sent a draft ordinance to its attorney last week to begin the process of allowing chickens in town. If the final ordinance passes council on two readings, the county seat will join Reedsville, Charleston, Morgantown and other municipalities in the state that allow chickens to be kept in town.

Kingwood takes first step toward changing ordinance to allow chickens in town

• The North Central West Virginia Parkinson support group will kick off its 2023 meeting schedule with its annual luncheon, which will be at the Brickside Bar & Grill in Bridgeport. The luncheon will begin at noon. For more information about the group, contact Tracey Robertson at 304-363-1028.

Preston Community Calendar

West Virginia offensive coordinator Chad Scott shares his thoughts on changing focus from just the running backs to the entire offense, and getting out of the tunnel vision that can come with coaching just one position. Welcome to the discussion. Thank you for reading!. Please purchase a subscription to read...

BlueGoldNews.com: WVU Football Chad Scott 3/21/23

Masontown, WV

MASONTOWN — Michael “Big Mike” Dale Hovatter Sr., 71, of Masontown, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. He was born in Morgantown, on Feb. 9, 1952, a son of the late Clarence Richard Hovatter Sr. and Ida Lou (Quinn) Hovatter.

Michael Hovatter Sr.

ORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia’s offense is undergoing some significant changes this spring, as it adapts to the skills on hand. In the previous four years of the Neal Brown reign, the Mountaineer offense wasn’t great at running the football, so it was centered around pocket passers like Austin Kendall, Jarret Doege and J.T. Daniels. Those quarterbacks combined with a strong group of receivers to power an Air Raid-style attack.

WVU offense figures to look much different in ‘23

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With West Virginia leading 1-0 in the second inning of its series-closing game against UNC-Greensboro, West Virginia head coach Randy Mazey did something out of character. He laughed out loud. Even though the interlude came during a break in the action as UNCG conducted a pitching change,...

WVU completes sweep, putting head coach Randy Mazey in best of moods

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) — Philip Barbour ace Mason Halfin blanked the Bearcats in a complete game on the mound, only allowing four hits, striking out seven and walking just one to lead the Colts to a 4-0 win over the Grafton Bearcats on Tuesday. All six PB hits...

Halfin, Colts earn shut out victory over Bearcats, 4-0

Moundsville, WV

Newburg, WV

NEWBURG — Not every small town can boast having had a football coach of note, who was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers, as a resident, but Newburg can. Wallace Leo Fromhart was born to Clement and Katherine Fromhart of Newburg on May 18, 1913. He lived and attended school there until his freshman year, when his family moved to Moundsville.

Newburg native Wallace Fromhart was noted football player, coach

Texas State

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — All Saints Catholic Church’s 75th anniversary celebration may have officially ended, but church leaders made sure to reschedule a speaker at the church to inspire local parishioners. Sister Norma Pimentel, the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley executive director from Brownsville, Texas,...

Sister Norma from Catholic Charities, assigned to U.S.-Mexico border, to speak soon at All Saints

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Mary Julia Vargo Newbrough was born August 20, 1924, in Bethlehem, WV. She was one of 10 children of the late Louie and Julia Toth Vargo and was the last surviving child of this marriage. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Anne Newbrough...

Mary Julia Vargo Newbrough

Courthouse Collins Settlement, WV

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NewsBreak

Lewis County bests Sparks-less Colts, 46-37

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Lewis County Minutemaids used a big first quarter and held off...

Lewis County bests Sparks-less Colts, 46-37

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