Photos Provided Christina Cruikshank’s pit bull Lettie. (Photo Provided)
By: Jeffrey Saulton, Reporter | Posted: April 25, 2018 | Source: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
NEWTON — With an all-volunteer force, the “Bottom Of The Pit Rescue” has dedicated itself to helping a dog breed that suffers from a bad reputation, the founder said. (more…)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Registered voters can now take advantage of early voting at county courthouses and designated satellite precincts across West Virginia this morning.
Early voting for the 2018 primary election opens today and ends Saturday, May 5th. County early voting locations are open during business hours during the week, and open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check with your local county clerk for specific weekday times.
“Early voting is a great way to get out there and use your voice,” said Secretary of State Mac Warner. “Early voting gives citizens an easy and convenient way to cast their ballot. Our Elections Division, our county clerks, their staff, and our poll workers stand ready to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat.”
There are 1,227,600 registered voters in West Virginia as of April 17th, the final day to register to vote in the May 8th primary. Of that total, 42.76 percent are registered with the Democratic Party; Republicans make up 32 percent; .17 percent are Mountain Party members; .48 percent are with the Libertarian Party; 21.80 percent are unaffiliated; and 2.79 percent are registered with minor parties (attachment).
This is the first statewide election taking place that will require voters to show a form of identification at the polls. Voters will need to show one of 17 forms of acceptable ID.
The Secretary of State’s Elections Division reminds voters that if they see something at the polls that doesn’t look right, say something. Just call our Election Fraud Tip Line at 1-877-FRAUD-WV to report any suspicious activity.
Voters looking for more information on Voter ID, needing help finding their polling place, or tracking an absentee or provisional ballot can go to GoVoteWV.com.
Attachment: Voter Registration Totals as of April 17, 2018
Link: GoVoteWV.com
By: Evan Bevins | Posted: April 25, 2018 | Source: The Marietta Times
PARKERSBURG — That prescription you got filled then never finished doesn’t have to take up space in your medicine cabinet anymore — or pose a potential health and safety risk.
In an effort to keep unused medication from finding its way into the possession of curious children and pets, experimenting teens or experienced drug abusers, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency is once again sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. There are 14 locations between Wood and Washington counties alone, and a number in surrounding counties as well, offering the service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“You prevent the possibility of a kid getting ahold of it or a drug addict getting ahold of it,” said Sgt. R.E. Richardson, with the Parkersburg detachment of the West Virginia State Police.
Take Back Day, now in its 15th year, has worked in concert with the DEA implementing stricter controls on prescriptions and better education for physicians and pharmacists to address crimes related to medication abuse, Wood County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Robert Sims said.
“We really had an issue a number of years ago with people breaking into homes looking for those prescription pills,” he said. The Take Back Day “has been a mechanism that has helped us in some ways.”
Sims said there is a limit on what items can be brought to the Take Back events.
“It’s for pills only,” he said. “They do not accept liquids or needles or any type of inhalers or nebulizers.”
The locations in the Mid-Ohio Valley listed online at takebackday.dea.gov are:
Wood County
Washington County
Athens County
Calhoun County
Doddridge County
Jackson County
Pleasants County
Roane County
Tyler County
Wetzel County
Photos by Sue Knotts Roane County’s Lucille Westfall goes up for a shot against Wirt County’s Rylie Copeland. The Roane County senior chose Glenville State as her collegiate hoops’ destination on Monday.
By: Joseph P. Albright, Associate Sports Editor | Posted: April 25, 2018 | Source: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
SPENCER — The Glenville State women’s basketball 2018 recruiting class added a big piece after one of West Virginia’s top high-school players elected to take her talents to the Waco Center Monday inside Roane County High School. (more…)
Firefighters rush to extinguish a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 79 in Kanawha County – WCHS-WVAH
By: Michelle Carroll | Posted: April 25, 2018 | Source: WVAH
Kanawha County, WVa (WCHS/WVAH) — All lanes of Interstate 79 northbound between the Elkview and Clendenin exits were back open about 2 a.m. Wednesday after a tractor-trailer caught fire. (more…)
Posted: April 24, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, students from across the state competed in many different trades and technical skills in Fairmont, WV at SkillsUSA. Students from Clay County High School were there to represent their school as well as their great community. (more…)
Posted: April 24, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press
On Thursday, April 12, members of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, along with parents, grandparents, and community members, facilitated Get a Life for the eighth grade students at Clay County Middle School. (more…)
Posted: April 23, 2018 | Source: WVU Today
Eight students who collectively “reflect West Virginia University’s mission and vision” have been honored with the Order of Augusta, WVU’s most prestigious student honor.
“When we recognize some of our soon-to-be graduates with the Outstanding Senior award and the Order of Augusta, we celebrate their extraordinary achievements so far,” said Provost Joyce McConnell. “But perhaps even more exciting, we anticipate their future achievements, knowing they will make our world a better place, today and tomorrow.”
The students come from a variety of backgrounds, but share impressive academic achievements, profound volunteer efforts and Mountaineer spirit.
“This year’s outstanding seniors not only exceed expectations in the classroom, but collectively reflect our University’s mission and vision,” said Dean of Students Corey Farris. “They are among our most highly accomplished students who have excelled in undergraduate research, community service, leadership, and global opportunities. I am certain that this Mountaineer cohort will continue to accomplish great things after graduation-in West Virginia and beyond.”
These students, who are among 41 students named WVU Foundation’s Outstanding Seniors, will be honored at a ceremony Thursday (May 10) at 10 a.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center.
The 2018 Order of Augusta scholars are all members of the WVU Honors College:
Daniel Berrebi, from Morgantown, will graduate with degrees in biology and Spanish and a minor in business administration. He is the president of the TriBeta Biological Honors Society, fundraiser chair for the WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades, and serves as a student ambassador for the WVU Foundation and Undergraduate Admissions.
Read more about Berrebi.
Sara Berzingi, from Morgantown, will graduate with degrees in biology and English with a concentration in professional writing and editing. She is a two-term president of the Muslim Student Association, has served as the diversity executive for the Student Government Association, and a former student ambassador for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Read more about Berzingi.
Garrett Burgess, from Elkview, will graduate with degrees in political science and Russian studiesand a minor in foreign literature in translation. He is the former wing commander of the Air Force ROTC Detachment at WVU, president of the WVU Model United Nations, president of the Russian Club, an avid runner, and was named the 2017 Mr. Mountaineer.
Read more about Burgess.
Tanner Filben, from Glen Dale, will graduate with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in computer science. He is the assistant executive director of the Mountaineer Maniacs, a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society, and a former intern to the director for athletics of the Student Government Association.
Read more about Filben.
Anna Gilpin, from Martinsburg, will graduate with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in statistics. She is the vice president of the Biomedical Engineering Society, member of the Society of Women Engineers, associate editor for the Mountaineer Undergraduate Research Review, and former executive director for recruitment and retention for the Student Government Association.
Read more about Gilpin.
Trevor Kiess, from Elkins, will graduate with an accounting degree and a minor in pre-law and legal studies. He is the director of community service for the Mountaineer Maniacs, a member of Mountain Honorary, Mortar Board Senior Honorary, and has held several leadership positions in the Student Government Association.
Read more about Kiess.
Savannah Lusk, from Covel, will graduate with a degree in exercise physiology. She is a member of the Helvetia Honorary, Chimes Junior Honorary Society, the WVU chapter of Our Children, Our Future, Model United Nations Club, Mortar Board Honorary, and has served at the 2016-17 alternate Mountaineer Mascot.
Read more about Lusk.
Grant Robertson, from Wheeling, will graduate with a degree in biochemistry and minors in biology and sociology. He serves as the technology chair of the American Chemical Society, community service chair for Alpha Epsilon Delta, a member of WVU Collegiate NCAAP Chapter, and WVU Students Optimistic for Curing Kids.
Read more about Robertson.
Established in 1995 to signify the 40th anniversary of the WVU Foundation, the Outstanding Seniors award recognizes students for their contributions and achievements in scholarship, leadership and service.
The Order of Augusta further recognizes the students’ superior scholarship, demonstrated leadership and record of community and public service. The award is named for its historical significance in the state. Augusta was among the original names considered by the Legislature when the state seceded from Virginia in 1863.
The remaining 33 WVU Outstanding Seniors are:
Rosalynn Andrade; Beckley (Honors College)
Jessica Arvon; Charleston (Honors College)
Faith Baldwin; Saint Clairsville, Ohio
Megan Barthelmess; Hurricane (Honors College)
Cassidy Bland; Wellsburg (Honors College)
David Buch; Beckley (Honors College)
Emily Columbus: Brentwood, Pennsylvania
Wijdan Dabeek; Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Alyssa Diehl; Chardon, Ohio
Lindsay Elliot; Moseley, Virginia (Honors College)
Yacine Feliachi; Morgantown (Honors College)
Audrey Geise; Allentown, Pennsylvania (Honors College)
Morgan Goff; Weirton (Honors College)
Ahmed Haque; Bridgeport (Honors College)
Nicole Hegele; Odd (Honors College)
Jason Horvath; North Royalton, Ohio (Honors College)
Riley Imlay; Huntington (Honors College)
Allyson Karnell: Cincinnati, Ohio (Honors College)
Elizabeth Keim; Glen Dale
Raven Kennedy; Paynesville
Morgan King; Charleston (Honors College)
Zachary Koenig; Charleston (Honors College)
Abigail Lusk; Man
Arin Migaiolo; Morgantown (Honors College)
Jared Peterson; Morgantown
Courtney Pyatt; Fayetteville (Honors College)
Jordan Riggs; Wheeling (Honors College)
Morgan Stemler; Nestorville (Honors College)
Luke Stover; Saxon (Honors College)
Rachel Tallman; Morgantown (Honors College)
Patrick Thomas; Hurricane (Honors College)
Hunter White; Clendenin (Honors College)
Jeffrey Zopp; Milton
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CONTACT: Corey Farris
Student Life
corey.farris@mail.wvu.edu; 304.293.5811
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The Herbert Hoover High School Huskies marching band led the morning parade at Walt Disney World in Orlanda, Florida, on April 3. Photo courtesy Kanawha County Schools.
By: Clint Thomas, Metro Staff | Posted: April 23, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail Kanawha Metro
In June 2016, as torrential floodwaters annihilated the band room, its contents and, in fact, the entirety of Herbert Hoover High School along the banks of the Elk River, no band member probably considered the ebullient saying/slogan “I’m going to Disney World!” as a serious reply to what he or she would do after the ruinous waters subsided. (more…)
By: Ryan Pritt, Staff Writer | Posted: April 23, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail
TEAM RECORDS
| Team | W | L | Pct. |
| Herbert Hoover | 22 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Hurricane | 15 | 1 | .938 |
| Nitro | 19 | 4 | .826 |
| George Washington | 14 | 4 | .778 |
| Cross Lanes Christian | 15 | 8 | .652 |
| St. Albans | 13 | 7 | .650 |
| Riverside | 11 | 6 | .647 |
| Buffalo | 16 | 9 | .640 |
| Poca | 14 | 8 | .636 |
| Winfield | 10 | 12 | .455 |
| Sissonville | 7 | 15 | .318 |
| South Charleston | 5 | 12 | .294 |
| Charleston Catholic | 3 | 12 | .250 |
| Capital | 4 | 19 | .174 |
BATTING AVERAGE
(Minimum 2 plate appearances per team game)
| Player, school | AB | H | Avg. |
| Caiti Mathes, Hurr. | 43 | 25 | .581 |
| Kirsten Belcher, HH | 56 | 31 | .554 |
| Lydia Sweat, Nitro | 58 | 32 | .552 |
| Jenna Thomas, Siss. | 69 | 37 | .536 |
| Emma Groe, GW | 48 | 25 | .521 |
| Madison Ramirez, Riv. | 48 | 24 | .500 |
| Rebekah Woody, HH | 69 | 34 | .493 |
| Gracie Donato, Riv. | 45 | 22 | .489 |
| Hannah Pullen, Riv. | 47 | 23 | .489 |
| Haley Stepp, CLC | 50 | 24 | .480 |
| Kalissa Lacy, GW | 44 | 21 | .477 |
| Jayme Bailey, Hurr. | 36 | 18 | .472 |
| Kiersten Landers, Hurr. | 53 | 25 | .472 |
| Hannah McDermitt, Riv. | 49 | 23 | .469 |
| Katlynn Rasnake, Buff. | 71 | 33 | .465 |
| Grace Smith, GW | 56 | 26 | .464 |
| Jasmine Symns, Riv. | 50 | 23 | .460 |
| Kinsey Hudson, SA | 61 | 28 | .459 |
| Charity Stepp, CLC | 62 | 28 | .452 |
| Kenzie Hale, Winf. | 73 | 33 | .452 |
| Cortney Fizer, HH | 49 | 22 | .449 |
| Bella Savilla, Nitro | 65 | 29 | .446 |
| Lauren Pauley, Riv. | 61 | 27 | .443 |
| Fran George, Catholic | 25 | 11 | .440 |
| Gracie Payne, SA | 57 | 25 | .439 |
| Morgan Larch, SC | 44 | 19 | .432 |
| Lindsey Russell, Buff. | 70 | 30 | .429 |
| Sara Stepp, CLC | 70 | 30 | .429 |
| Lindsey Phares, Hurr. | 42 | 18 | .429 |
| Kiersten Witters, CLC | 54 | 23 | .426 |
| Sydney Houck, Winf. | 68 | 29 | .426 |
| Presley McGee, HH | 59 | 25 | .424 |
| Jillian Holley, SA | 57 | 24 | .421 |
| Delani Buckner, HH | 50 | 21 | .420 |
| Elyssa Medley, Winf. | 58 | 24 | .414 |
| Kelsie Lanham, Riv. | 39 | 16 | .410 |
| Taylor Long, Siss. | 66 | 27 | .409 |
| Brianna McCown, GW | 49 | 20 | .408 |
| Aly Soblit, Siss. | 49 | 20 | .408 |
| Jess Canterbury, HH | 52 | 21 | .404 |
| Hailey Harr, Nitro | 57 | 23 | .404 |
| Megan Seafler, HH | 72 | 29 | .403 |
| Morgan Jennings, Siss. | 63 | 25 | .397 |
| Taylor Bonnett, Poca | 61 | 24 | .393 |
| Lauren Price, GW | 49 | 19 | .388 |
| Taylor McCray, Hurr. | 47 | 18 | .383 |
| Katy Darnell, GW | 51 | 19 | .373 |
| Zoey Dunlap, Hurr. | 43 | 16 | .372 |
| Mallori Chapman, HH | 62 | 23 | .371 |
| Grace Denison, Winf. | 68 | 25 | .368 |
| K.K. Short, Winf. | 57 | 21 | .368 |
| Tori Green, Hurr. | 41 | 15 | .366 |
| Kayla Letart, SA | 58 | 21 | .362 |
| Maggie Bird, Buff. | 61 | 22 | .361 |
| Kennedy Buckley, Riv. | 42 | 15 | .357 |
| Brooke Persinger, Buff. | 62 | 22 | .355 |
| Mercedes Bush, Poca | 65 | 23 | .354 |
| Anna Falbo, SC | 48 | 17 | .354 |
| Jaelyn Beane, Siss. | 54 | 19 | .352 |
HOME RUNS
11: Thomas, Sissonville
9: Mathes, Hurricane
6: Payne, SA
5: Ramirez, Riverside
4: Holley, SA; Donato, Riverside; Pullen, Riverside; Hale, Winfield; Medley, Winfield
3: Belcher, Hoover; Bailey, Hurricane; Soblit, Sissonville
2: Russell, Buffalo; C. Stepp, CLC; Groe, GW; Smith, GW; Darnell, GW; Fizer, Hoover; McGee, Hoover; Woody, Hoover; Savilla, Nitro; Bonnett, Poca; Tori Gibeaut, Poca; Honesty Bragg, Sissonville; Houck, Winfield; Denison, Winfield
RBI
38: Mathes, Hurricane
37: Belcher, Hoover
36: Thomas, Sissonville
33: Sweat, Nitro
30: Payne, SA
29: C. Stepp, CLC
25: Woody, Hoover; Holley, SA
24: H. Stepp, CLC; Groe, GW; Savilla, Nitro
23: Hale, Winfield
22: Fizer, Hoover
21: McCown, GW; Ramirez, Riverside
20: Persinger, Buffalo; Donato, Riverside
Triples
6: H. Stepp, CLC
5: C. Stepp, CLC
4: Darnell, GW
3: Falbo, SC
2: Smith, GW; Fizer, Hoover; Chapman, Hoover; Pauley, Riverside; Symns, Riverside; Buckley, Riverside; McDermitt, Riverside; Emily Taylor, Sissonville; Medley, Winfield
Doubles
11: Sweat, Nitro
9: Groe, GW; Houck, Winfield; Medley, Winfield; Hale, Winfield
8: S. Stepp, CLC; Price, GW; Chapman, Hoover; McCray, Hurricane; Savilla, Nitro; Bonnett, Poca; Hudson, SA; Thomas, Sissonville
7: Belcher, Hoover
6: McCown, GW; Smith, GW; Jaelin Overton, GW; Fizer, Hoover; Bailey, Hurricane; Harlie Vannatter, Hurricane; Molly Collins, Poca; Donato, Riverside; Payne, SA
Stolen bases
31: Kerigan Moore, Nitro
28: Rasnake, Buffalo
25: Morgan Burdette, Nitro
18: Symns, Riverside
17: Landers, Hurricane
16: Bush, Poca
14: S. Stepp, CLC
13: C. Stepp, CLC; Gibeaut, Poca
10: Bailey, Hurricane; Jennings, Sissonville
Pitching wins
17-4: Savilla, Nitro
13-0: Buckner, Hoover
11-1: Vannatter, Hurricane
11-4: Bonnett, Poca
10-5: Hudson, SA
10-6: Russell, Buffalo
9-0: McGee, Hoover
9-2: McCown, GW
8-2: Pauley, Riverside
7-5: Elizabeth Witzke, CLC
6-3: Bird, Buffalo
5-2: Smith, GW
5-4: Aly Grover, SC
5-6: Faith Gaylor, Winfield
ERA
0.38: Buckner, Hoover
1.08: Vannatter, Hurricane
1.20: McCown, GW
1.36: McGee, Hoover
1.57: Bonnett, Poca
2.06: Witzke, CLC
2.31: Savilla, Nitro
3.06: Pauley, Riverside
3.24: Hudson, SA
3.97: Smith, GW
4.61: Grover, SC
4.70: Gaylor, Winfield
4.75: Medley, Winfield
Strikeouts
156: Buckner, Hoover
144: Savilla, Nitro
128: Bonnett, Poca
114: Hudson, SA
107: Witzke, CLC
101: McCown, GW
99: Russell, Buffalo
89: Vannatter, Hurricane
87: Olivia Corbett, Catholic
72: McGee, Hoover
53: Alexis Bailey, Sissonville
48: Bird, Buffalo
44: Gaylor, Winfield
41: Pauley, Riverside
Reach Ryan Pritt at 304-348-7948, ryan.pritt@wvgazettemail.com or follow him @RPritt on Twitter
