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Buckeye Local’s DelVecchio; Martins Ferry’s Williams Win D-4 State Titles

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Valley contingent of qualifiers for Friday’s portion of the 119th annual boys and 51st annual girls Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Jesse Owens state track and field championship meet wasn’t as large as in past years, but eight individuals are returning from ...

First Three Selections For Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame Class Of 2026 Announced

Two All-Ohio football standouts from 85 years ago and a three-sport athlete from the 1970s launch the selections for the Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. The first three individuals in the Class of 2026 are Harry Johns (Class of 1941), Walter J. Veloski (Class of 1941) and Frank Twardoski (Class of 1973). Those three and six other selections yet to be announced will be inducted on Friday, August 28 with an afternoon luncheon at the MFHS cafeteria and they will be introduced at halftime of the Purple Riders’ home football game against Columbus Mifflin. Two ...

OVAC Distinguished Service Award Recipient Announced

WHEELING – The final member of the Ohio Valley Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been named. Dr. Donald Hofreuter will be honored posthumously as the recipient of the Denny Magruder Distinguished Service Award during the hall of fame banquet on Saturday, Aug. 15 at WesBanco Arena. Dr. ...

Mauricio Dubón Homers Again, Braves Beat The Pirates 6-3

ATLANTA (AP) — Mauricio Dubón homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves opened another home series with a victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night. Dubón was 2 for 4 with three RBIs and two runs. It is the first time in his eight-year career he has ...