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FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia State Parks are set to introduce an exciting new activity: FlingGolf. FlingGolf is a blend of lacrosse and golf, offering a fresh and engaging experience for players of all levels. WV DNR & WV State Parks are introducing FlingGolf at five state parks this year: Cacapon, Canaan, Pipestem, Stonewall, […] The post FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV DoHS launches new tool to help staff with abuse, neglect cases
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting ready to launch a new tool to help improve their centralized intake system for abuse and neglect. The DoHS says they’ve partnered with the non-profit Evident Change – formerly known as the National Council on Crime & Delinquency and the Children’s Research […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wood County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in commemoration of the life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Thomas Albert Azinger. “Cathy […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tri-State Coal Cats visit with pediatric patients at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Pediatric patients at Huntington’s Hoops Family Children’s Hospital received a special surprise on Tuesday when members of the Tri-State Baseball Coal Cats team stopped by to visit. Before taking to Jack Cook field on Tuesday evening to secure a victory against the River Riders, Coal Cats team members made time to […]
Christopher Anthony O’Dell sentenced to prison on drug crimes
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Christopher Anthony O’Dell, 39, of Hurricane, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in the distribution of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. O’Dell admitted his participation in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing […]
IHS football player Shaun Terry commits to Mizzou
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Despite moving over eight hours away in a year to pursue athletics, Ironton High School football standout Shaun Terry will still be a Tiger, only this time donned in black and gold. Terry announced on June 20 via X (formerly Twitter) that he would be taking his talents to […] The post IHS football player Shaun Terry commits to Mizzou appeared first on The Tribune.
Flying high again: Col. Lambert mural being repainted by Ironton artist Sean Kelley
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune The Col. William “Bill” Carpenter Lambert mural is currently undergoing a face lift. Artist Sean Kelley of Ironton is spending his weekends and free time from work repainting and revitalizing it. On Friday afternoon, he was spraying a very vivid red and orange onto the mural to create a […] The post Flying high again: Col. Lambert mural being repainted by Ironton artist Sean Kelley appeared first on The Tribune.
Weather Extra | Drought update and prospects for rain
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drought conditions have set in for the summer of 2024. Our friends from the USDA in tandem with the National Weather Service put out a Drought Monitor Index every Thursday. This week’s chart (data through Tuesday so Wednesday rains are not factored in) has our region squarely in a growing summer drought. No surprise to most of us who have watched our water bills spike due to increase watering on lawns, plants and landscapes.
Marshall Cross Country Announces Home Meet Information
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – For the second consecutive season, the Marshall University cross country team will host the Thundering Herd XC Invitational at the Kennedy Center YMCA Complex. The 2024 edition will be the Herd's season opener on Friday, Aug. 30 and will be a 5K course for both the...
West Virginia celebrats 50 years of WIC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its establishment in 1974, WIC has been vital in providing essential nutrition support to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark […]
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