Of scrimmages and squash: Lou Birurakis readies for his 100th birthday

Latest News March 20, 2026

BRUCETON MILLS – Lou Birurakis is already looking forward to the present he’ll receive this weekend for his 100th birthday. “I’m getting a new battery for my pacemaker,” he said, chuckling. “With a 10-year guarantee. Good to go.” In the meantime, he was set to celebrate ...

Lou Birurakis: Living the gourd life

Features February 11, 2023

At the rosy-fingered dawn of every day during planting season, people know just where Lou Birurakis will be. Lou, who has been a community activist, WVU football player, ironworker and high school teacher during his epic life and times, will be tending to the rows of his ...