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Marshall University will not renew athletic director Christian Spears' contract, which expires in March 2026. Spears, who has been in the position since 2022, oversaw significant facility upgrades and athletic successes, but struggled with retaining coaches, leading to his departure. The university will begin searching for a new athletics leader immediately.
Brooke baseball team secured a 9-8 extra innings victory against East Fairmont on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive close win on the road. After leading 8-5 in the seventh, Brooke allowed East Fairmont to tie the game before Gino Provenzano's groundout in the eighth sealed the win.
Members of the National Arena League, including players from the Wheeling Miners, visited Buckeye North Elementary School to engage with students through games and activities. The event aimed to support the district's Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports initiative, fostering positive interactions between athletes and children.
Oak Glen senior McKenzi Martin signed with Fairmont State College to pursue her academic and volleyball ambitions. She played a pivotal role in her team's successes, including winning the W.Va. AA State Championship in 2023 and earning All-State honors in both 2023 and 2024.
Linsly boys' tennis team captured the 'Small School' title at the OVAC Tennis Tournament, edging out Cambridge with 11 points. Morgantown won the 'big school' title, defeating Dover 24-22, with standout performances from Max Chen and Larry Du in singles.
A severe thunderstorm struck Tuesday afternoon, producing winds up to 80 miles per hour and resulting in extensive power outages. In Brooke County, nearly 80 percent of customers lost electricity, while Hancock County reported a 44.4 percent outage rate. The National Weather Service had issued a warning shortly before the storm hit.
West Virginia's transportation department will comply with a federal directive mandating cooperation with immigration enforcement and the end of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that grant recipients must ensure merit-based personnel practices and not obstruct federal law enforcement. The state received $855.7 million in federal transportation aid in fiscal year 2024.
U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli introduced the Balance the Scales Act to prevent the Department of Labor from sharing confidential pension information with law firms involved in class-action lawsuits. Rulli argues that such agreements undermine public confidence in the Employee Benefits Security Administration and calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Brooke County officials addressed road repairs and property cleanup during a commission meeting on Tuesday. State Route 27 is set for patching, while a major cleanup of a vacant property on McCord Hill Road has been completed at a cost of $4,950, with plans to auction the site.
Steubenville City Council is exploring the cost of a biking and walking trail through Belleview Park following the successful opening of Jefferson County's Hellbender Trail. Council members believe the new trail could attract visitors to local businesses, although funding and feasibility studies are still required.