United Bank a Proud Sponsor

By IAN HICKS City Editor Being a part of the community has always been at the forefront for United Bank, and one of the ways it’s achieved that has been through its longstanding support of the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. As it has for many years, United Bank — ...

Officials Put Safety as Top Priority for Ogden Race

By IAN HICKS City Editor As runners’ legs work overtime during the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic on May 27, the Wheeling Police Department will be doing the same to keep participants and spectators safe during the event. According to Deputy Chief Martin Kimball, there will be about 30 officers dedicated solely to the race, in addition to another seven or eight scheduled for normal shift work. “I’ve got better than half the department working that day,” Kimball said. The police department will have a command post along Water Street behind the Robert C. Byrd ...

Race Entries

HALF MARATHON RUN Name Gender Age State Megan Loughlin-Krusky F 34 East Lansing MI Will Heindel M 70 Darlington PA Staci Heindel F 45 Philadelphia PA Sam Sarnicke M 55 Mcmurray PA Dave Marsi M 38 Brooklyn OH Dan Hilliard M 53 Steubenville OH Brent Jorden M 28 St Clairsvle OH Lindsey Rogerson F 32 W Alexander PA Amanda Bonnesen F 35 W Alexander PA Jacob Lynskey M 21 Hopedale OH Bz Fennimore F 68 Pittsburgh PA Joe Allen M 67 Bethesda OH Brad Allen M 30 Wheeling WV Gina Bowman F 32 Wheeling WV Justin Zelek M 34 Adena OH Jason ...

River City Offers Pasta Buffet, Specialty Wraps for Participants

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer Whether they’re looking to fuel up before the race or reload after giving it their all, participants in the 41st-annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic can enjoy a pasta and specialty wrap buffet this weekend at River City Restaurant as part of the weekend’s activities. River City co-owner Jason Miller said the restaurant will feature a pasta buffet that will include pasta marinara, pasta alfredo, meatballs, grilled chicken, salad and a specialty wraps bar from 5-9 p.m. Friday and again from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Miller said the ...

Half Marathon, 5K Medals Unveiled

By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — All participants in Saturday’s Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic — whether they tackle the full 13.1-mile course or the 5K events — will receive a finisher’s medal as soon as they cross the finish line. According to Race Director R. ...

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