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Huntington hopes changes will bode well in ’09
HUNTINGTON — Several changes will be noticeable when Huntington High lines up on the football field this season.
Strong line remains staple of Midland's offense
ONA -- For the last several years, the theme has been constant for the Cabell Midland Knights -- utilize the strength of the offensive line to get wins and advance to the Class AAA playoffs.
Health and Fitness Expo
The Herald-Dispatch is hosting a Health and Fitness Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Best of Tri-State Winners
A special section previewing The 2009 Best of Tri-State winners and sponsors.
Thunder on the Mountain
A special section previewing the Marshall University Thundering Herd's trip to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Check out this special section previewing the work the Create West Virginia does previewing the Create West Virginia Conference, Oct. 17-20.
College Football Preview
Check in with all your favorite college football teams to see what's on the horizon for the 2009 season.
High School Football Preview
Check out previews of all of the Tri-State's high school football squads for 2009.
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
MU Back to School
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks. Check here for more.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Camden Park memories
Check out photo galleries, videos and memories of Camden Park, West Virginia's only amusement park. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
Yard Sale Finder
Looking for a local yard sale in the next seven days? Check out this map to show you where the deals are, based on Herald-Dispatch classifieds. The map is updated daily.
Downtown Walking Tour
Download our mp3 file for your iPod, print our PDF map and and take a walking tour of downtown Huntington.
Bride Guide 2009
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Most Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Most Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
Send us your pet photos
If they're furry, feathered or slimy, send us photos of your pets to display in our online galleries.
Birthdays and Babies
Want to announce a birth or wish a friend happy birthday? Click here to view galleries and fill out the form.
More High School Football
Where: Laidley Field at University of Charleston Stadium
CHARLESTON -- Under the lights on a Friday night, 22 student athletes gather on the high school gridiron to grind it out for football glory. On the sidelines, dozens more wait for their chance to get in on the action.
Fire devastates Tolsia team
A Tuesday morning fire at Tolsia's Wilts Salmons Athletic Complex destroyed the football field house and left students and administration somber as the air around them reeked of 21 years of charred football history.
Gallery: 2009 High School Football
Here are 2009 team photos of area high school football teams.
Spring Valley beats Princeton
SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley opened the 2009 football season with high expectations after last season’s surprising playoff appearance. PHOTOS AND RELATED STORIES.
WAYNE -- When a team travels almost six hours for its opening football game, one would think the polite thing to do would be to let them have the ball.
Ironton beats Wheelersburg
IRONT0N -- Ironton used its methodical running game mixed in with a couple of big plays and a stellar effort on defense to register a 24-8 win over Wheelersburg in the battle of U.S. 52 rivals Friday night at a packed Tanks Memorial Stadium.
PORTSMOUTH -- Trevon Pendleton's pair of second half touchdowns led Portsmouth West High School (1-0) to a 15-14 football victory over Fairland Friday night.
Symmes Valley looking to make playoff return in ’09
WILLOW WOOD, Ohio — Numbers are up as well as intensity. Symmes Valley coach Rusty Webb believes that’s the right combination for the Vikings in 2009.
Rock Hill Redmen looking to improve on 0-10 record
PEDRO, Ohio — It won’t take much to motivation Rock Hill’s football team this fall. Just think 0-10 from 2008 and that’s enough inspiration right there.
Boyd County to be more physical with move to flexbone
CANNONSBURG, Ky. — As Boyd County heads into the 2009 season, the Lions are looking to flex some muscle this year.
Chesapeake must overcome inexperience, lack of depth
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — A 4-6 overall record and 2-3 mark in the Ohio Valley Conference in 2008 has put the Chesapeake High football team in a displeasing spirit.
‘Expectations are high’ as Pointers eye conference title
SOUTH POINT, Ohio — Coach Doug Shilot hopes he’s got the right players in the right places so South Point can challenge for a fourth straight Ohio Valley Conference championship.
New coach tackles inexperience in first year at Fairland
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio — Dave Carroll begins his tenure as Fairland’s head coach. He is excited and humbled about his new position.
Panthers hope to ‘finish it’ in ’09 despite losing record setting players
HAMLIN, W.Va. — The old adage says “Rome was not built in a day,” and no one knows that better than the Lincoln County Panthers.
Ashland to expand playbook, spread the field in ’09
ASHLAND — Ashland football coach Leon Hart can’t wait to let his hair down a little in 2009.
Speed will be Coal Grove's biggest weapon
COAL GROVE, Ohio — Whatever device Coal Grove coach Dave Lucas uses to time his players, he must shake his head when he checks the numbers.
Returning starters, running game could give Tolsia needed boost
GLENHAYES, W.Va. — If the Tolsia Rebels plan on returning to the Class AA playoff picture after finishing 5-5 a year ago, they certainly have the players to get them there.
Avoiding injuries is essential for Winfield’s success in 2009
WINFIELD, W.Va. — In 2008, there was one common theme for the Winfield Generals.
Injuries.
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — This offseason has been tough for Point Pleasant.
