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Lighting torch ‘a blast’ for ’97 Rowdies
For the players on the 1997 U-12 Rowdies, lighting the caldron for the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships served as a blast from the past, dating back to when they were all kids having fun through sports while becoming West Virginia’s first and only Region I champ.
CANTON, Ohio — Team USA advanced to the gold medal game of the IFAF Junior World Championship football tournament with a boost from Marshall University recruit Aaron Dobson.
Gallery: US Youth Soccer Region I Championships
Opening ceremonies for the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships are held Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Gallery: Big Green Coaches Tour Travels to Ironton
The "Tailgate Under the Tent" tour stop is held as the Big Green Coaches Tour continues on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Central Christian Church across from Tanks Memorial Stadium.
Summer Destinations
Check out what's new at popular vacation spots, such as Myrtle Beach and the Smoky Mountains, and start planning your summer vacation.
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.
Graduation 2009
Check here for prom photos, local graduation dates and lists of our graduates in the Tri-State's Class of 2009.
Youth Soccer
The 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships is coming to Barboursville July 2 through July 7 and is expected to bring more than 14,000 visitors. Check here for updates.
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.
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.
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.
Tri-State Photo Gift Gallery
Choose from more than 100 images of the Tri-State from The Herald-Dispatch’s digital archives -- we even offer custom framing.
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 Sports
Revered sportswriter Salvatore dies
HUNTINGTON — Ernie Salvatore, one of the Tri-State’s most revered sports columnists and newspapermen, died Friday, July 3, at his home in Huntington. He was 87.
West Virginia Thunder plays as a team, and that’s a big reason the girls age 12-Under basketball team placed fifth in the nation last year.
In addition to the numerous players with local ties that will be involved with the tournament, there are several future players at Marshall University that will also be representing their club teams at the 2009 US Youth Soccer Region I Championships.
HUNTINGTON -- As a former Cabell Midland player, Alex Molina is one of several from the area to be taking part in the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships this week.
HUNTINGTON -- US Youth Soccer is the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States, according to the Web site www.usyouthsoccer.org.
HUNTINGTON -- It began with 10,000 teams playing at the US Youth Soccer state level. From there, 926 teams advanced to one of the four regional tournaments.
Manchin: Event serves as a chance to see reality of W.Va.
HUNTINGTON -- As 20,000-plus visitors make their way to the area for the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships, many already have a pre-conceived notion as to what and who West Virginians are.
Looking for an interesting team to watch? There will be several to pick from
HUNTINGTON -- Following are notes on some of the teams playing for US Youth Soccer Region I Championships. Information provided by www.usyouthsoccer.org.
BARBOURSVILLE -- Need a dinner reservation and directions to a restaurant? Want some extra water while you're waiting to get into the game?
Golf, track are where Putnam wins championships
HUNTINGTON -- With the end of June upon us, the 2008-09 school year is officially coming to a close. This week, the top prep sports moments from the year will be highlighted by area.
HUNTINGTON -- From his family background to competing against elite talent, Rashad Jackson insists he's been chiseled into a complete football player.
The 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships are Thursday, July 2, through Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Games will be played at the Barboursville Soccer Complex inside the Barboursville City Park and the YMCA Kennedy Center on W.Va. 2.
Marshall University's athletic ticket office scheduled a "Choose A Seat" football season ticket promotion July 11 from noon to 2 p.m. in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
HUNTINGTON -- With the 2008-09 prep sports year officially in the books, our final recap finds us checking out the action in the Buckeye State.
'97 U-12 Rowdies honored today
HUNTINGTON -- Walking through the tunnel and taking the field in front of thousands of people at Joan C. Edwards Stadium is nothing new for Todd Perdue.
HUNTINGTON -- Known informally as the "money man" within Marshall University athletics, David Steele added the job of interim athletic director to his resume.
Landon Donovan is not my nephew or cousin or any sort of relative.
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb from Ashland will not have surgery on his ailing pitching shoulder.
