Genealogy: Sports – Carlisle WV Mens Basketball Schedule
I had been trying to scan all the old sports programs that Dad had in binders and boxes so that I could […]
History: Shirley Donnelly – Murderer Wash Adkins’ Grave Located
In looking through old Fayette Historical Society newsletters, I came across one with a Shirley Donnelly clipping regarding a man who was […]
Travel: Judy Takes On WV /or/ The History(ish) of Me (Oct 2018)
This is a massive post for a massive adventure! Be prepared for a long read! It has been three months since my […]
Sports: 1972 Collins (Missing Programs 09/29 and 10/06)
So, I have a gap in the programs but I wanted to be able to get the whole 1972 year in for your reading pleasure. The three programs I am missing are: 09/29, 10/06 and 10/27. I have decided to find the articles to see how our Oak Hill team fared in the face of continual defeat. The first article, from the Beckley Post Herald (dated 9/30, page three) shows the boys did not fare well as the Collins Red Devils suffered […]
Sports: Football – 30 Aug 1974 Collins Red Devils (3) over Man High School (0)
It dawned on me that I have online access to newspaper archives, just MAYBE they would have the papers with the scores […]
Sports: High School Football – Collins Red Devils vs Fayetteville High School
The oldest of the high school football programs I have found so far is the one below. There are several years that […]
2016-10-15 Bridge Day 5k #48in48 #50
Construction of the New River Gorge Bridge occurred from June 1974 until October 1977. Before the bridge, traveling from one side of the […]
