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Carpenter Crunch Time Week 10: Narduzzi’s comments come back to haunt Pitt as Panthers skid
Pat Narduzzi’s swagger is coming back to haunt Pitt as a three-game skid leaves the Panthers tied with resurgent WVU at 5-3. Meanwhile, the Crunch picks race tightens with a three-way tie atop the leaderboard.
Man arrested after allegedly strangling girlfriend during argument
Earl Perrine, 61, was arrested for strangulation after he allegedly put his hand around his girlfriend’s throat during an argument Oct. 26, according to a criminal complaint.
Man arrested for driving lawn mower on a revoked license
A man was charged with driving while his license was revoked for DUI, third offense, after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly saw him driving a lawn mower on Cleveland Avenue as a ‘work-around to his privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway.’
Buckhannon Community Theatre presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ this weekend
Buckhannon Community Theatre brings Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” to the Colonial Arts Center through Sunday. Local talent and student directors help bring the classic whodunit to life across four performances.
Buckhannon News
CAC Gallery hosts Friday reception for third annual BOOOOckhannon exhibition
The CAC Gallery holds a free reception for its third annual BOOOOckhannon exhibition of community members’ spooky art Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 48 East Main Street in Buckhannon.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School releases first-quarter honor roll
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its honor roll recognizing students with GPAs of 3.5 to 4.0. The list includes honorees in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
Sports
Playoff stakes high as Bucs, Knights clash in critical showdown
Buckhannon-Upshur visits Preston Friday in a pivotal clash between teams ranked 15th and 16th in Class AAAA. With 16 playoff berths available, the Bucs and Knights seek a crucial win to strengthen their postseason hopes.
Wesleyan women draw Fairmont State road game Sunday in MEC soccer tournament opener
West Virginia Wesleyan visits defending champion Fairmont State at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the MEC Women’s Soccer Championship quarterfinals. The winner advances to the Nov. 4 semifinals, with the title game set for Nov. 8.
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