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Man arrested after threatening to kill mother, burn her house down
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after threatening to kill his mother and burn her house down. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, police responded to a residence on Washington Street West in Charleston following an argument between 36-year-old Justin Ball and his mother. The complaint states that […]
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Ohio Veterans Conference coming to Ohio Union to connect those who have served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Union is a place to unite. There’s a sense of community. It’s the perfect location for the 2024 Ohio Veterans Conference, happening on Aug. 3. “There’s a closeness of just being together with somebody who understands what you have been through,”...
Reactions to Ohio’s JD Vance being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, politicians from across the country are touting the state’s junior senator’s credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine congratulated Vance on being the pick. “A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who […]
Is Ohio law banning gender-affirming care constitutional? Trial began Monday
Ohio's transgender youth could get some clarity on their healthcare after this week. The trial on the constitutionality of an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care began Monday. The trial is expected to last five days. ...
Ohio country music festival promises three days of camping, fun
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A country music festival is headed to Ohio and promises three days of camping and fun. The Old Washington Music Fest is coming to Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio from July 17 - July 20. "Who’s ready to party! Get ready for the...
U.S. Marshals offer reward for Ohio fugitive wanted for violating federal parole
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are searching for a fugitive convicted on federal charges of having a gun and selling cocaine. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antwon Dawson, 33, has now violated his federal parole. Dawson is known to frequent Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, said the...
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Arrest warrant filed after head-on crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – An arrest warrant has been filed against a man hospitalized after a a head-on crash on Friday afternoon that closed the westbound entrance ramp to Interstate 64 at the 5th Street interchange. According to Huntington Police, an arrest warrant was filed in Cabell County Magistrate...
Unlocking the archive: Huntington football program got its start under Earl Knight
To get you ready for the upcoming high school football season, the Chillicothe Gazette will be publishing photo galleries from past seasons of our local teams on Mondays. First up is the Huntington Huntsmen. According to the Gazette archives, Huntington played its first varsity schedule in 1973. This was after playing a reserve schedule...
National Park Service acquires property from New Philadelphia Association
BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association signed over on May 7 the first tract of property at the townsite off County Road 2 to the National Park Service for inclusion into the New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Since the park’s establishment in late 2022, National Park Service officials...
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