MORGANTOWN — West Virginia left no doubt it was ready to start Big 12 play as it punished a hapless Houston team coming off a one-conference-win season with a new coach and new hopes, 101-46, laughing to send the Cougars home for Christmas in a jolly good mood.
“Big 12 play was something we were looking forward to. We really wanted to come and put on our best performance,” said senior sharpshooter Sydney Shaw, who showed the way with 22 points.
West Virginia, of course, was aware that not only
ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s and dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester. The president’s list includes all full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester, while those named to the dean’s list include all full-time students with a semester grade point average of 3.6 to less than 4.0.
Those earning the distinction of president’s list: Sidney Apanowicz, Fairmont, West Virginia; Christyna Armijo, Glendale, Arizona; Jonathan Armijos, East
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board gave attorneys for two Monongalia County residents a present Thursday: an appeal to the state Supreme Court of Appeals of a lower court ruling pausing the approval of new charter schools and putting current charter schools at risk.
Professional Charter School Board (PCSB) and several state officials filed a notice of appeal and a motion for stay with the Supreme Court to prevent a permanent injunction blocking approval of new
Michael Joseph Shreve, 74, of Burlington, West Virginia, died Dec. 15, 2025, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, from Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, with Rev. Rita Beeman officiating.
Phillip and Andrea Engelkemier of Rivesville, announce the birth of a daughter, Riley James, on Oct. 8, 2025 at UHC in Claksburg.
She weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
She has one brother, Beau Alexander.
Grandparents are Dan and Terry Thornhill of Elkins and Tim and Kenny Engelkemier of Becky’s Creek.
MILL CREEK — The Tygarts Valley Middle School girls junior varsity team claimed a 39-4 win over Tucker Valley Thursday at Weber-Wamsley Court.
Bridget Wratchford led the Lady Bulldogs with 17 points, followed by Gavvy Arbogast with 11.
Tucker Valley claimed the varsity contest, 31-22.
Wratchford had five for Tygarts Valley.
WHEELING — After a breakout junior season that saw Wheeling Park running back Brennan Wack rack up yardage and accolades, what did this past year hold for Wack in his senior go-round? More school records, another 2,000-rushing yard season, and another Curt Warner Award as the best back in West Virginia, as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.
With his selection as the 2025 Warner Award winner, Wack becomes the first ever two-time recipient of the award, given annually since
People need mentors now more than ever. Career paths are more uncertain. AI, technology, and economic shifts are creating cultures of uncertainty; working with a mentor (or serving as one) can make a huge difference.
A mentor is an experienced person who provides guidance, support, and advice and serves as a role model for someone else. This person is often called a mentee. There are formal mentor/mentee relationships as well as informal ones.
The tremendous value of a mentor came home to me as
On the last day before the winter solstice, the light thins to its softest whisper. The ancients gathered at stone circles and sacred markers, waiting for the moment when the returning light would thread itself through narrow passages of rock. We feel that same hush, suspended between seasons. The world holds for the turning. The year is almost reborn.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll crave a jolt of novelty, perhaps even a bit of danger. Your warrior heart has you balancing the thrill with a
Pattie J. Moore, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, from the funeral home chapel, with Rev. A. H. Belt and Rev. Conley Ogden officiating.
Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Country Club Road.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
