Good morning, Meigs County. The Viking conquest continues! Ripley's baseball powerhouse has claimed unanimous top honors in Class AAA with a perfect 100-point score and impressive 16-2 record. While Coach Casto navigates postponed games with characteristic determination, his squad stands tall among West Virginia's elite programs including Jefferson, Wheeling Central, and Madonna - each dominating their respective classifications with the same championship mentality.
Summer adventures await as Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park reopens Thursday, offering sternwheeler journeys from downtown Parkersburg to this historic island getaway. Visitors can craft their perfect outing with options ranging from mansion tours to horse-drawn wagon rides, while cyclists can explore on two wheels with convenient rentals. The season promises special events through October, including the atmospheric Mansion by Candlelight finale - a perfect bookend to what promises to be a memory-filled summer on this river treasure.
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âž Ripley Vikings reign supreme in Class AAA baseball rankings. The team secured a unanimous number one position with perfect 100 points in the MetroNews high school baseball poll, boasting a 16-2 record at press time. Coach Shane Casto expressed satisfaction with his team's performance while noting frustration over postponed games against Princeton, PikeView, and Lincoln County. Other top-ranked teams in West Virginia include Jefferson (Class AAAA), Wheeling Central (Class AA), and Madonna (Class A).
đ Ohio University shutters diversity division amid new state law. The school announced it will close its Division of Diversity, including the Multicultural Center, Pride Center, and Women's Center, to comply with Senate Bill 1 signed by Governor DeWine. The law, effective this summer, bans diversity efforts in higher education and puts diversity scholarships at risk. All positions associated with DEI work will be eliminated, though affected staff can apply for other university positions. Several other Ohio colleges, including Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toledo, have made similar changes to comply with the controversial legislation.
đī¸ Historic island park reopens for summer adventures Thursday. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park begins its 2025 season with sternwheeler rides departing from downtown Parkersburg Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors can purchase various ticket options including boat rides ($12 adults/$8 children), mansion tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, and bicycle rentals. The park offers a full package experience for $32 adults/$22 children, which includes all attractions. Special events throughout the season include Rendezvous on the River in May, Birds of Prey in June, and the season-closing Mansion by Candlelight in October.
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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