TULSA, Okla. — Parkersburg Catholic graduate and former Marshall University pitcher Patrick Copen has earned two minor league starts since being promoted from High-A Great Lakes (Mich.) to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. On June 6 against the Amarillo Sod Poodles in Tulsa, Copen allowed five ...
MORGANTOWN — It’s raining. You might have noticed that. Rained yesterday, too. It’s on all the newscasts. In Fairmont and the surrounding area it’s been a lethal storm, a disaster with accompanying floods and loss of life. So weather is on all of our minds and that makes it timely to ...
PARKERSBURG — The Freedom Fun Run 5K is taking place again this year, starting this upcoming weekend with a week-long virtual event. Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law has been hosting the fundraiser for 15 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to incorporate the virtual aspect of the ...
WHEELING — Koy Lipinski’s season very much mirrored his Wheeling Central Maroon Knights’ season as a whole– a good start, but an even better finish. The Maroon started their season with a sturdy 9-2 record, but from there on, they hit another gear, finishing 27-4 and winning the Class ...
PARKERSBURG — The WVSSAC today announced several additions to its staff: Dr. Jaclyn Swayne and Chris Wells have been named Assistant Executive Directors, and Jason Bankston has been appointed as Director of Compliance. All three will officially begin their roles on July 1. Sport oversight ...
The inaugural Hamilton Middle School Athletic Excellence Awards were held recently at Parkersburg High School Auditorium. Stephen Tupitza was the host. CORPORATE SPONSORS: Butterfield Motors and Hamilton Athletic Boosters. GOLD SPONSORS: Dr. Kelly Wilfong, WV Central Credit Union, ...