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Defensive lineman remained steadfast on decision to stay at WVU

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MORGANTOWN -- Once Rich Rodriguez was announced as the new head coach of West Virginia, players on Neal Brown’s 2024 roster had a decision to make. Leave in the portal and start over, or take a chance on Rodriguez with a lot of unknowns to follow. Defensive tackle Edward Vesterinen was one ...

Marietta College baseball adds to coaching staff

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MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College head baseball coach Brian Brewer has announced the hiring of Lincoln Hewett as the new Pioneers assistant coach. Hewett will serve as the team’s recruiting coordinator and coach the outfielders and hitters. “We are excited to have Lincoln join the MC ...

Around the Race Course: Mile Marker Four

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The mile that begins after the fourth mile marker provides runners and walkers with a fairly flat, long stretch that follows Dupont Road. Participants will travel down a short slope for the exit before taking a right turn onto Gihon Road, experiencing a deceptively wavy portion of the course. ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements

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North End vs. South Side The Wendy’s Fundraiser for the Mid-Ohio Valley Tennis Association (MOVTA) is set for 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. The dinner is scheduled at two Wendy’s sites in Parkersburg (2602 Gihon Road or 7th Street). Ten percent of all sales will go towards Mid-Ohio ...

Around the Race Course: Bickel Mansion

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Mile 3.9 takes a left turn from Marrtown Road to Dupont Road, and on the left is a 7-Eleven, but to the right is the old Bickel Mansion, now a law office. At one time, the Bickel Estate was home to 400 acres that contained a large zoo and a horse race track with grandstands. During Christmas ...