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News and Sentinel races cross the finish line again

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PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of runners and walkers lined up in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday morning for the annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon, a tradition that continues to bring together athletes, volunteers and the community. This year’s half-marathon also doubled as ...

Falcon soars past competition to break the tape

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PARKERSBURG — St. Albans’ Hector Falcon made the most of the opportunity at hand here Saturday morning during the 37th running of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon as the native Texan was the first to cross the finish line on Market Street thanks to a winning effort of 1 hour, 10 minutes ...

Rettenberger gears up for cross country season with win

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PARKERSBURG - Warren High School junior Luke Rettenberger has competed in the News and Sentinel 2-mile run more than once. However, here Saturday morning the Warrior managed to cross the finish line before anyone else for the first time in his career as he posted a victorious effort of 10 ...

Ashlee Pate edges Parkersburg South’s Raper to defend title

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PARKERSBURG — After their struggles during the spring track season, the top two finishers in the female division for Saturday’s Parkersburg News and Sentinel two-mile race turned their fortunes around in time for the start of the new school year. Warren High School junior Ashlee Pate ...

Picture This: Passing Through

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PARKERSBURG — Runners pass below a huge American flag on Juliana Street suspended between the tower trucks from the Vienna and Parkersburg fire departments Saturday morning during the News and Sentinel Two-mile Race. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, ...