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WTAP
Cybersecurity student overcomes language barrier after moving from Venezuela
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A student in the cybersecurity program at Washington State College of Ohio is wrapping up her first year after overcoming obstacles. Andrea Brennan, originally from Venezuela, moved to the United States in 2020, during the COVID pandemic. Brennan said she could not speak a full sentence...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
WVU Parkersburg announces honor rolls
PARKERSBURG - WVU Parkersburg has announced its President's and Dean's scholars for the Summer 2026 semester. Students on the President's List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:. JACKSON COUNTY -- Ravenswood: Olivia Profitt. Ripley: Abriella O’Dell. RITCHIE...
WTAP
WSCO alumnus builds career in engineering, manufacturing and education
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - What first started as a career in manufacturing, led to the classroom helping students discover their own interests in STEM and technical education. Washington State College of Ohio alumnus Terry Reiter, originally planned on going to a four-year college to become a teacher. However, due to family circumstances, he went on a different path.
The West Virginia Daily News
Double Duty: Cavalier Seniors Go from Cross Country to Southern Thunder
PARKERSBURG- A wet Saturday brought a full day of activity for Greenbrier West seniors Dominic Mandeville and Jesse Walkup, who went from competing in cross country to marching with the Marching Cavaliers at Southern Thunder at PSHS. For the two seniors, October 3 meant representing Greenbrier West in two different uniforms. After taking on the […] The post Double Duty: Cavalier Seniors Go from Cross Country to Southern Thunder appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
GW too much for PHS, 64-21
CHARLESTON -- Any concerns about George Washington going stale during its bye week didn't last long. Less than four minutes of game time, actually. Sophomore Jaden Black ran 12 times for 214 yards and six touchdowns Friday night during an on-and-off rain to propel the unbeaten Patriots to a 64-21 conquest of visiting Parkersburg at Steve Edwards Sr. Field in Charleston's South Hills.
WSAZ
Hometown Hero | Ripley High School Alumni Association
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – High school pride doesn’t have to end at graduation. The Ripley High School Alumni Association, our latest Hometown Heroes, prove that giving back to your roots can transform an entire campus for generations to come. Walk the halls of Ripley High School and you...
WTRF- 7News
River remains undefeated with second half comeback over Shadyside
Hannibal, OH (WTRF) – River High School defeated Shadyside High School 22-13. The Pilots advance to 7-0 this season while Shadyside will lose its first game of the season and drop to 6-1. River stays at home to host Shenandoah next week with Shadyside staying on the road and traveling to Caldwell. Both games are […]
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
PHS boys soccer succumbs to Woodrow
PARKERSBURG -- Ali Farghaly had a hand in Woodrow Wilson's first five goals here Saturday at Stadium Field as the Flying Eagles of head coach Steve Laraba remained unbeaten following an 8-1 Mountain State Athletic Conference victory versus Parkersburg. By the time the 27th minute of action was complete the...
Metro News
HEPC keeps Salem University suspended from state financial aid programs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission has voted to continue the suspension of Salem University from participating in state college financial aid programs for at least another year. The HEPC passed a resolution during its meeting Friday. HEPC Senior Director of Financial Aid Brian Weingart told...
WTAP
WTAP to air 2026 Williamstown @ Marietta football game
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – It is week seven of the high school football season in the Mid-Ohio Valley and WTAP is bringing you all the football action from a cross-river rivalry. WTAP will air the Williamstown at Marietta matchup on Friday, October 2. This year’s game will be played...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Prep Football: Marietta hosts Williamstown in river rivalry
The Marietta Tigers would like nothing better than to celebrate their homecoming night by picking up their first win of the season Friday night as they welcome the undefeated Williamstown Yellowjackets to Don Drumm Stadium. The Tigers let one of their better opportunities of the season slip away last Friday...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Emma Morris lifts PHS past Hurricane in MSAC showdown
PARKERSBURG -- Parkersburg banged a pair of first-half shots off the crossbar here Tuesday night at Stadium Field in a Mountain State Athletic Conference showdown with Hurricane, but the Redskins were unable to get a ball past keeper Addi Mosso as Emma Morris tallied the lone goal in the 63rd minute via a Reagan Ashley assist to lift the Big Reds to the 1-0 victory.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Tigers make state for 1st time in 40 years
ZANESVILLE, Ohio -- For the first time in 40 years, the Marietta High boys golf team is going to state. The Tigers accumulated a team score of 311 during Wednesday's Division I East District Tournament at EagleSticks, besting runner-up New Philadelphia by six strokes. Sophomore Anthony Discini won individual medalist...
WTAP
Linsly tops Williamstown 1-0 on the road
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Williamstown Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Linsly School Lady Cadets in a girls soccer match that Linsly won 1-0. Poppy Yendell had a run that led to a shot on net, but Madelyn Jones made the save on the deflection. A pass to Valentina Appiolaza gave...
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New Turning Point USA chapter at Ohio University is causing controversy on campus
As of the start of this year, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has a chapter at Ohio University. TPUSA is a right-wing conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk in 2012 that advocates conservative policies and values primarily to high-school and college students. TPUSA being on campus is a contentious issue among the student body. The Ohio U chapter of TPUSA declined to comment when asked for an interview.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Cadet celebrate senior night with sweep of Raiders
BEVERLY -- Fort Frye's seniors went out in style in the final regular-season home match of their careers, sweeping Morgan 25-12, 25-22 and 25-13 Monday at Dan Liedtke Court. Adeline Willey, Kali Shilling, Haven Shilling, Aubrie Lang and Ella Dowler were all honored prior to the match and played crucial roles in the Cadets' 10th win of the season. Hannah Weiker, who was unable to play due to an injury, was also honored during pregame festivities.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
PHS dominates Riverside for 3rd straight W
QUINCY -- Parkersburg made sure to get its money’s worth Friday night, especially with how gas prices are and making the long drive from Wood County to Kanawha County. The Big Reds earned their third consecutive victory by knocking out Riverside, 69-20, in Quincy. Parkersburg put up 528 yards...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Belpre blanks Federal Hocking for win No. 4
BELPRE - Belpre football embraces playing in front of the home fans. Up until recently, that wasn't always the case. Friday on Alumni Night at Ralph Holder Stadium, the Golden Eagles extended their win streak to three straight after posting a 39-0 shutout over Federal Hocking. The game was played...