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š± How a pickleball tournament could reshape downtown Huntingtonās Ninth Street corridor
What's up Huntington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a pickleball tournament could reshape downtown Huntingtonās Ninth Street corridor
- Why Huntingtonās WWI memorial is moving to the Foundry
- How a 16th Street drug house was finally shut down
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 45. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. āPaddle for the Paint' raises funds for downtown art mural (marshallparthenon.com) ā A new pickleball fundraiser called āPaddle for the Paintā has rallied Marshall University students and the Huntington Regional Chamber to raise money for a downtown mural near Ninth Street. Organizers say the project aims to boost Huntingtonās quality of life, draw more people downtown, and strengthen connections between students, businesses and residents. 
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2. AFC World War I Memorial being relocated to Huntington's Foundry development (wchstv.com) ā A World War I memorial honoring American Car and Foundry workers is being moved to a more visible spot within Huntingtonās Foundry development, where it will be restored and rededicated. City officials say the relocation ties into broader revitalization efforts, including converting a former machining building into Marshall Universityās new robotics and welding space. Ā Ā Ā
3. Ohio man charged as police seize "significant quantities" of drugs from Huntington home (wchstv.com) ā Police and federal task force officers seized suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl, cash, and a firearm while searching a home on 16th Street in Huntington, leading to drug charges against an Ohio man. Authorities say the joint operation by the Huntington Violent Crime Drug Task Force, U.S. Marshals, and State Police shut down a local drug house and removed significant narcotics from city streets. Ā Ā Ā
4. DOH shares bridge replacement after 6-foot-wide hole opens in roadway (wsaz.com) ā Drivers in Huntington should know a six-foot-wide hole opened this week on the Westmoreland Bridge along US Route 60, forcing emergency repairs and a temporary lane closure. DOH says the bridge will be replaced starting as soon as this fall or winter, with work expected to last about 18 months, while short-term patching and weekly inspections continue. Ā Ā Ā
5. Beals Returns To Bill Davisā¦In A Word, 'Enjoyable', In 11-7 Win Over Buckeyes (pressprosmagazine.com) ā Marshall baseball coach Greg Beals, now firmly embraced in Huntington, led the Thundering Herd to an 11-7 comeback win in his emotional return to Ohio Stateās Bill Davis Stadium. The story highlights how Huntington fans traveled to support him, the new riverfront ballpark at Jack Cook Field, and Bealsā role in building both the facility and the programās future. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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West Fest Music & Arts Festival
West Edge, 1040 Vernon St Suite 1, Huntington
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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WestFest Music and Arts Festival
West Edge , 1040 Vernon St Suite 1 , Huntington
10:00 am -
Math Tutor (Main)
Cabell County Public Library , 455 9th St , Huntington
1:30 pm -
Cinema Without Borders Club(Main)
Cabell County Public Library (Main) , 455 9th Street Plaza , Huntington
2:00 pm -
House of Heavy:
The Loud , 741 6th Ave , Huntington
8:00 pm -
National Library Week
Cabell County Public Library (Main) , 455 9th Street Plaza , Huntington -
Pages to Projects (YS)
Cabell County Public Library (Main) , 455 9th Street Plaza , Huntington
4:00 pm -
Earth Day Activities (YS)
Cabell County Public Library (Main) , 455 9th Street Plaza , Huntington
3:30 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Saturday April 25
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First Bloom by Miss Calluna Atelier
St. Cloud Commons Park
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Move Movement Kids Running Series
Barboursville Park , Co Rd 31/6 , Barboursville
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Read, Plant, Repeat
Cox Landing Branch Library , 6363 Cox Lane , Lesage -
Find Your Joy at the Library with Book Page Art
Cox Landing Branch Library , 6363 Cox Lane , Lesage
2:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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FOUND on April 15, 2026 in Huntington, WV 25703 near Found on Marshallās campua Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact theā¦ (Nextdoor South Side)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Huntington. Apply here.
- Marshall University posted a job opening for Vice Dean of Addiction Sciences in Huntington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington here.
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