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Fire and Library Levy funds to be discussed at upcoming Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Fayette County Commission are scheduled to meet on Wednesday for a session which will include discussion of Fire and Library Levy funds. Scheduled to begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Fayette County Commission’s upcoming session will also address budget revisions and resolutions, board appointments, and […]
Police attempting to identify couple who stole $1,000 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are attempting to identify a couple responsible for stealing $1,000 in merchandise from Kohl’s. According to the Barboursville Police Department, the pictured couple allegedly stole $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Barboursville Kohl’s. The female suspect was described as wearing a see-through midriff top, while the male suspect appeared to […]
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Longtime owner of Miller's Chicken passes away
Joe Miller, 87, owner of Miller’s Chicken, a popular longtime restaurant on in Athens, died Monday, July 22, in his Sunnyside home surrounded by family. To celebrate Miller’s life, the family-owned Miller’s Chicken will be closed on Friday and Saturday. “Thank you to everyone who has shown their love and support over the last couple of days. Your kindness and prayers mean the world to our family, work family and...
Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Jen Seifert parted ways with the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program earlier this month after a six-year tenure as executive director. “Executive Director Jen Seifert is no longer with the organization,” SAOP board president Rebekah Crawford confirmed in a written statement on July 15. “We appreciate her service to SAOP and our community, and we wish her well.”
Jackson County Jr. Fair in full swing in Cottageville
COTTAGEVILLE, WV (WOWK) — The Jackson County Fair in Cottageville, West Virginia, offers not just carnival rides and games but also the experience to learn about farming and agriculture. The 4-H Club and the FFA bring together dozens of kids to show off the animals they have spent the last year raising. From showcasing, where […]
Card skimmer investigation expands across southern Ohio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Law enforcement officials are investigating a string of credit card skimmer incidents that have plagued grocery stores across southern Ohio in recent weeks. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week that skimmers were found attached to card readers at the Corner Market on Charleston Pike...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Ohio
That apple-picking trip or visit to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Ohioans this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for the state. ...
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