Three More Selected For Martins Ferry Athletic Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2026

June 13, 2026

It’s time to unveil three more selections for the Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Joining the Class of ’26 to be inducted on Friday, August 28 in conjunction with the Purple Riders’ home football game against Columbus Mifflin are Melissa Zaney (Class of 1986), Dave Frey (Class of 1993) and Ron Hill (Class of 2000). Previously announced selections included Harry Johns (Class of 1941), Walter Veloski (Class of 1941) and Frank Twardoski (Class of 1973). The final three members of this year’s Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame – Presented by Unified ...

Wetzel County BOE Approves New School Mascot, Colors

June 13, 2026

The Wetzel County Board of Education on Tuesday June 9, 2026 took up discussion concerning approval of a new name, mascot, and colors for the consolidated high school which is expected to be open in 2029. Board President Linda Fonner stated the discussion on the new name had been tabled at ...

A Dozen Basketball Teams Set For Wheeling Shootout

June 13, 2026

WHEELING – One of the summer’s longest running sporting events is set to take center stage once again this weekend. The annual Wheeling Recreation Basketball Shootout will tip off Saturday and conclude on Sunday. All of the games will be played at Wheeling University’s McDonough Center. “The Wheeling Shootout has been like a fixture on the summer basketball schedule,” said tournament director and Bellaire High School head coach J.R. Battista. “We are excited about this year’s event. Though the number of teams is down from where it once was, we feel like the teams taking ...

Miners Host Lions In AAL Showdown At WesBanco

June 13, 2026

WHEELING – An American Arena League showdown will take place Saturday night inside WesBanco Arena when the undefeated Columbus Lions (7-0) visit the Wheeling Miners (4-1). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Georgia-based Lions handed the Miners their lone loss, 46-44, on April 28 in the Peach ...

River Grad Ryne Romick Adds D-III National Title To Memories

June 13, 2026

GRANVILLE, Ohio – Ryne Romick grew up watching his dad, Mark, coach baseball at River High School, even playing for him. That led to a lifetime of baseball memories. However, his last memory, and without a doubt the most memorable, came just last week when Denison University captured the ...

Tanner Bibee Wins 2nd Straight Start To Propel Guardians Over Tigers 3-2

June 13, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee had eight strikeouts to win his second straight start as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Bibee — who went 0-7 in his first 13 starts this season — allowed only two hits in seven-plus ...