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WWII Veteran George Shelby to be Laid to Rest Today
(Logan, Ind.) - A member of America's Greatest Generation will be laid to rest today. George Shelby, of Logan, passed away on July 11, nearly a month after he turned 101 years old. Shelby is a World War II Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Navy form 1943-1946 as...
Traffic Tie-Ups Expected in Zanesville Thursday
Zanesville, OH- Thursday the City of Zanesville is hosting multiple events in the downtown area. In addition to the Tyler Farr show in the Secrest Auditorium parking lot, the Budweiser Clydesdales will parade from the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, down Brighton Boulevard to Ridge Avenue and then onto West Main Street and across the Y-Bridge and down Fourth Street to Secrest.
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
Crooksville's Gage Lotozo: 'I'm quitting because I have to, not because I want to.'
CROOKSVILLE — For the third time in five years, Crooksville is looking for a new football coach. Third-year head coach Gage Lotozo has resigned, citing health reasons. His exit comes just two weeks before the start of two-a-day practices, as the district is now in scramble mode trying to find a successor. It's not...
Residents protest auction of radioactive school in Piketon
PIKETON, Ohio — Residents across southern Ohio gathered on Wednesday to protest the impending sale of Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon. The school, which was permanently shut down in 2019 due to radioactive contamination, is now slated for auction, sparking outrage and controversy. Zahn’s Corner Middle School...
Chillicothe Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe City School District announced Wednesday that all enrolled students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. The district will implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of its participation in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Under...
Nick Walker to perform at Summer Bash at The Blenny this weekend
PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa will hold its Summer Bash at The Blenny, featuring Nashville recording artist Nick Walker, on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event features live music, shopping, food, beverages and more!. Attendees will get to experience a performance by Walker, who is up-and-coming on...
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Natalie Cochran now being held at SRJ after removal from federal custody
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the latest development in the ongoing murder case involving Natalie Cochran, it has been confirmed that the former pharmacist is now being held at Southern Regional Jail. Raleigh County Prosecutor, Ben Hatfield tells LOOTPRESS that Cochran was removed from federal custody as a means of circumventing issues stemming from the […]
Select Super Showcase & Run For The Roses Standouts "Part Two" (Hamilton, OH)
Hamilton, OH: This past weekend, the Midwest was well represented in Louisville and Ohio. From 2025 prospects, who stood out on the big stage, down to 2028 prospects, who put a stamp on their arrival on the circuit, the Midwest will be a hotbed for recruiting for the next few years, and we have some high-powered names to lead the way. Here are a few who took advantage of their week on the road—PART Two!!
Three WV Men Arrested in Alleghany County on Drug Related Charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va. (VR) – Three men from West Virginia were recently arrested in Alleghany County after the the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a “hand-to-hand” drug transaction. Sheriff Kyle Moore released the following statement: “On July 13, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force was conducting surveillance when a hand-to-hand drug transaction was […] The post Three WV Men Arrested in Alleghany County on Drug Related Charges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Charleston man sentenced to five years in prison on federal drug charges, prosecutors say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man has been sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison on federal drug charges, prosecutors say. Willie Charles Sanders, also known as “Disco”, 51, was sentenced today on distribution of methamphetamine charges after admitting to selling 28 grams of meth to an informant on August 23, 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia.
Salango ‘disappointed’ aquatics center won’t be part of Capital Sports Center, for now
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two factors killed plans to include an aquatics center in the Capital Sports Center planned for Charleston. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said bondholders would not let go of the parking garage property along Lee Street at Town Center Mall and a feasibility study said an aquatics center wouldn’t be feasible.
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