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Also on today's calendar: CLCHS Girls Varsity Soccer @ Ripley and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Ravenswood City Council approves road paving list (wvnews.com) — Ravenswood's City Council has approved nearly $200,000 in street paving for fiscal year 2027, with work expected to start in late September or early October. Leaders also secured a $50,000 grant for major pool upgrades, accepted a 1.5-acre land donation, and backed a downtown mural and Harvest in the Wood planning that will shape upcoming community amenities.
• Contractor paying for construction delays (wsaz.com) — Drivers traveling between Ravenswood and Parkersburg are still facing delays on State Route 68 as work on the Pond Creek Bridge runs weeks behind schedule, triggering daily financial penalties for the contractor. Ravenswood-side residents describe church and appointment trips stretching from 20 minutes to over an hour, though officials expect one-lane daytime traffic and full nighttime openings as completion nears.
• Hatchet Game provides loads of memories for past players (wvnews.com) — Ravenswood and Ripley renew their storied "Battle for the Hatchet" football rivalry tonight, a matchup many local players still call the highlight of their careers. Former Red Devils and Vikings share vivid memories of packed stands, hard-hitting games, and seasons shaped by this single contest, underscoring how much this annual showdown still means in Jackson County.
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