14 August 2024
Coach Dave Tallman’s golf team opened the 2024 season against Barnesville, Shadyside, Union Local and Monroe Central on Friday night, August 9, at Moundsville Country Club. The Eagles were led by senior JD Mensore, who shot a 46 to lead Magnolia with Jaxson Poe 51, Caroline Heil 52, Brayden…
“Where Are They Now” was a popular sports story series we published a few years ago during the pandemic, featuring area athletes who made headlines in their prime. I was reminded of the series when I came across an article about former WVU basketball standout Kevin Pittsnogle. Kevin was…
7 August 2024
The New Martinsville Bombers 13U baseball team has completed its 2024 season, winning two championship rings. Last spring, they played in the Mid-Ohio Valley Baseball League. This league includes teams from Ritchie County to Caldwell to Parkersburg. The …
7 August 2024
The Paden City Wildcats used their remaining flex days to complete drills in anticipation of opening practice in August. Members of the team worked hard and looked forward to the 2024 season. With the recent decision to reopen Paden City High School, football…
I am a huge fan of the Olympics. Since Jerry West led the USA to victory in basketball in 1960 and Mary Lou Retton won gold in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics, I look forward to watching the events every four years. West Virginia has produced several outstanding athletes who have competed in the games…
7 August 2024
Almost every morning, the pickleball courts in New Martinsville are packed with early risers who come to exercise and spend time playing pickleball with friends. Every week on Friday, the group meets and all players wear the color red to show their support for our troops…
Tickets for the 20th OVAC Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, are currently on sale. Tickets are $40 each or $320 for a table of eight. Reservations should be made by July 27. To purchase tickets, send a check (payable to Ohio Valley…)
July 31, 2024
On the sweltering Saturday morning of July 13, the Tyler County Shrine Golf Club Scramble was held at the Sistersville Country Club. 64 golfers of all ages participated and were assisted by 13 volunteers. The volunteers played a critical role in the success of the event by helping with…
The Tyler Consolidated Knights Golf Teams will sponsor their annual charity tournament at Sistersville Country Club on Saturday, August 3. The tournament will be held in a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded in flights, …
Summer seems to be coming to an end sooner than anyone would like, but isn’t that the case every year? My family and I just returned from a wonderful summer vacation on Anna Maria Island on the Gulf of Mexico, where we played on the beach every day and ate delicious seafood…
