Author: Michael Hughes

Martins Ferry Fostering A Roller Skating Revival

Free Skate Sundays are leading a revival of the love of roller skating in Martins Ferry and is just one of the many ways the town and its Mayor are working to provide fun events for its residents, and those of the Ohio Valley at large.

Knight Comes Up Big For River Pilots in OVAC 2A Final

River senior Rylee Knight totaled 21 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Pilots past Wheeling Central in the girls' OVAC Class 2A championship game.

St. Clairsville’s Food Truck Fridays Returning for Year Four

St. Clairsville is already signing up vendors for its fourth year of Food Truck Fridays, beginning in May.

Boys OVAC Tourney Picture Coming Into Focus

With Tuesday's cutoff date approaching for the OVAC boys' tournament, local teams are making their final push to reach the Top 4.

Purple Power: Ferry Boys’ Still Unblemished as Postseason Looms

Martins Ferry's boys' basketball team already has the OVAC 3A No. 1 seed locked up and is playing some of its best basketball as the postseason looms.

OVAC Tourney Spots Still Up for Grabs

The OVAC Girls Basketball Tournament pairings will be decided by tonight's end, but there are still a few spots up for grabs. We break down the scenarios.

Cancelations Rise as OVAC Works to Combat Basketball Official Shortage

Game cancelations are on the rise as a shortage of basketball officials is starting to cause scheduling concerns locally.

River Piloting Its Way Through Strong Season

The River Pilots are currently 14-1, situated atop the OVAC Class AA standings, and are in the midst of one of the team's bests seasons under 19-year head coach Rick Islay.

Father’s Quick Action Saves Daughter’s Life

Rabbi Joshua Lief's previous first aid training allowed him to respond quickly when his daughter began choking on a water bottle cap.

Maroon Knights’ Girls Off to Strong Start in Hoops Season

Wheeling Central is off to a hot start, winners of its last seven games and is using a mix of experienced upperclassmen and a talented freshman class to get there.

Fundraiser to Benefit Buckeyes’ Avery Henry Set

The Avery Henry Fundraising Event is set for February 25 at the J.B. Martin Recreation Center in St. Clairsville.

City of Martins Ferry Receives Sizable Donations

Rich and Jennifer Theaker recently made a large donation to the Martins Ferry Rec Center that will greatly aid the facility, and the city, in the new year.

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