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BENNETT: Literally, happy to be back

I have to say it’s really good to be back at work. Would I prefer to be a rich millionaire and spend my days on a luxury yacht? Perhaps, but I’ve always enjoyed what I do. However, back in May following the Little Kanawha Conference track and field championships at St. Marys I ended up running into an issue after waking up on Mother’s Day. I didn’t know this at the time, but I always just assumed when one was in pain, serious or not, crying or shedding some tears was normal and something that just happened. My freshman year at Wirt County during baseball practice coach Mike ...

Monday Morning Quarterback: Welcome to the unknown, Mountaineers

For WVU Mountaineer football fans, the beginning of every season always has an element of uncertainty. Sure, we may have a general idea of whether there are reasons for optimism, but how the year will actually play out always remains in question. In 2025,however, we have graduated from ...

Pace Negotiations: Races showcased what is great about Parkersburg

Early last Saturday morning I stood proudly near Third and Juliana streets and watched hundreds of residents set off on an annual migration around Parkersburg. The News and Sentinel Half Marathon and News and Sentinel Two-Mile Race is a tradition for scores of people who live in the area. ...

Pace Negotiations: The News and Sentinel Half marathon is a team effort

If you are reading this at the start of your day, there is a strong likelihood you have already missed it. “It” is the News and Sentinel Half Marathon – and it got under way this morning at 8 a.m. Depending on what time you are reading this; hundreds of people are currently either ...

Pace Negotiations: Enjoy race day

In less than 24 hours you will be competing in either the News and Sentinel Half Marathon or Two-Mile Race. Wait, what? You haven’t signed up yet. Well, fortunately, there is still time to sign up and take part in the fun. Beginning at 2 p.m. you can sign up in person at the ...

Pace Negotiations: Stay comfy on race day

The News and Sentinel Half Marathon is a few days away, and it is a good time to get your race day outfit in order. It is very important that you choose comfort over fashion and in a lot of instances old over new. We will start at ground level and work our way up. Pay a lot of attention ...