West Virginia
WVU Falls to Penn State on Wednesday Night – West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia College baseball workforce fell, 8-4, to Penn State on Wednesday night time at Wagener Discipline at Monongalia County Ballpark.
The Mountaineers (24-15) scored the sport’s first three runs on a cold night in Morgantown, however the Nittany Lions (18-21) took management within the center innings and added to their lead late. WVU outhit PSU, 11-10, however allowed eight of the night time’s remaining 9 runs.
Senior right-handed pitcher Zach Ottinger took the loss, night his document to 1-1 on the yr, whereas Penn State’s Mason Mellott was awarded the win.
“We simply did not play a great sport,” WVU coach Randy Mazey stated. “We acquired a three-run lead however did not throw strikes. We swung at ball 4 – I do not know what number of instances – to strike out tonight. Any time you suppose it will be straightforward, that is precisely what occurs to you.”
West Virginia took a 2-0 lead with a pair of runs within the backside of the primary inning. First, junior outfielder Victor Scott II doubled down the road, plating WVU’s first run, earlier than sophomore catcher McGwire Holbrook singled to heart to assist the hosts double their lead.
The Mountaineers tacked on one other run within the third to stretch it to 3-0. Then, Penn State tallied six straight runs to take management. PSU scored three within the third, one within the fourth and two within the fifth to make it a 6-3 ballgame.
Penn State threatened once more within the seventh, getting its first two hitters aboard. However fifth-year senior right-handed pitcher Chase Smith acquired three straight outs to maintain it a three-run sport.
Within the eighth, the Mountaineers loaded the bases and lower the deficit to 2 on redshirt junior infielder Tevin Tucker’s fielder’s selection. Nevertheless, the risk was halted with an inning-ending strikeout.
Then, PSU scored a pair of insurance coverage runs within the high of the ninth to bump the result in 8-4. The Mountaineers went so as within the backside half.
Redshirt junior catcher Dayne Leonard and sophomore infielder Mikey Kluska every had three-hit nights within the loss. Moreover, Scott II completed 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.
On the mound, WVU used 10 pitchers on Wednesday night time. Freshman right-hander Aidan Main made his second profession begin, permitting two earned runs on three hits with 4 strikeouts and three walks in 2.1 innings of labor.
The loss evens the season collection between West Virginia and Penn State at 1-1. Earlier within the yr, WVU took down the Nittany Lions, 8-4, on April 12, in College Park, Pennsylvania. The setback additionally snapped the Mountaineers’ 22-game midweek, residence win streak.
Subsequent up, WVU returns to Large 12 Convention play with a three-game collection at Kansas from April 29-Might 1. First pitch of Friday’s collection opener at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas, is about for 7 p.m. ET.
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BRUCETON MILLS, WV (WVNS) — Progress continues to be made on the first stargazing cabins in the Mountain State.
The stargazing cabins will be located at Coopers Rock State Forest and are estimated to open in fall 2024. Reservations for the cabins will begin to be accepted on August 1, 2024. Governor Justice visited Coopers Rock State Forest on Monday, June 24, 2024 to check on the progress on the cabins.
This is another exciting day for West Virginia with the addition of these incredible cabins. Coopers Rock State Forest is a gem within our state park system, and as we continue to draw visitors from around the world, it’s important that we maintain and enhance its amazing condition and reputation. This stunning park is among our most frequently visited, and the projects we’re working on here will further put this forest on the map.
Governor Jim Justice
The stargazing cabins are part of more than $200 million in improvements made to the West Virginia parks system under the leadership of Governor Justice.
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Photo Courtesy: Governor Justice -
Photo Courtesy: Governor Justice
There will be five A-frame stargazing cabins that will be found by the main ridge between Raven Rock and the main overlook, and there are plans to add seven more cabins in spring 2025.
The cabins will be set up to give guests a chance for unique stargazing opportunities using the telescopes in the cabins to look at some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
It’s amazing to see these improvements coming to fruition at Coopers Rock State Forest. Gov. Justice has brought the West Virginia State Parks system to much higher levels with his vision and guidance. I’m looking forward to all of the new and returning visitors who will come to stay in the newly constructed cabins and at the campground once they’re ready.
Brett McMillion | Division of Natural Resources Director
Investments were made at 36 parks, nine forests and three rail trails throughout the Mountain State. Cacapon Resort State Park’s new lodge, creating two new state parks, new recreational facilities, hundreds of new campsites built or upgraded, systemwide infrastructure upgrades, and renovations at every lodge and cabin in the system will be included in the projects.
Since the investments were made, revenue grew significantly and visitation increased, which will allow for reinvestment in public lands in West Virginia.
We continue to see folks interested in unique lodging, and I’m thrilled to see our state’s first stargazing cabins nearing completion. The more than $200 million in improvements at our state parks system are paying dividends. A visit to any of our parks will show the incredible quality of our facilities and the popularity of our public lands. Our state parks system is a true gem, and we are forever grateful to the Governor for his continued commitment to ensuring our facilities the very best.
Chelsea Ruby | West Virginia Tourism Secretary of Tourism
More than $15 million in investments were made at Coopers Rock State Forest. Some of the improvements include the stargazing cabins, major water and wastewater treatment improvements, a new laundry and firewood facility, and a modern 25-site RV campground.
The contracts in the investments were awarded to companies and firms in West Virginia. The first five stargazing cabins and new campground to Wolfes Excavating in Clarksburg, the next seven cabins will be built by Zetti Contracting LLC in Morgantown, ZMM did the architectural work, and CEC completed the engineering.
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia State Police have released images of tattoos on a woman’s body found earlier this week in Lincoln County — all in hope of someone being able to identify her.
On Monday, troopers found the woman’s body in a wooded area off of Taunton Drive in the Harts community of Lincoln County.
WVSP say the woman died from a single gunshot wound.
The tattoos were on the woman’s left and right calves. If you recognize the tattoos and might know who they belong to, you’re asked to contact state police or your local 911 agency.
Death investigation underway after body found in wooded area
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Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County, TX – Two men have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a West Virginia woman.
46-year-old Christopher Crum and 65-year-old Robin Crum of Livingston, Texas, were both charged with murder on Friday for the June 15th murder of 38-year-old Jillian Rasnick.
Rasnick was found dead of a gunshot wound in Polk County, Texas, according to a Polk County Sheriff’s office release.
Officers believe there was a verbal altercation between the Crums and Rasnick which led to the shooting.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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