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State Fair advanced discounted ticket deadline approaching
FAIRLEA (LOOTPRESS) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, […]
Inez Volunteer Fire Department honored for 70 years of service
INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) was honored by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court on Thursday in recognition of its 70 years of service to the community. The celebration took place before the Fiscal Court meeting, where Fire Chief Lee Gauze, Assistant Chief...
Chalk the Walk, paint a scenery at Appalachian Artist Festival
INEZ — Transform the Storybook Walk of Inez into a trail of colorful murals using chalk in the ancient tradition of street painting at this year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF). The free “Chalk the Walk” event and additional creative activities for the family are on tap for Aug. 3, courtesy of Martin County 4-H and the UK Martin County Cooperative Extension Office.
Davis receives invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County guard Peyton Davis has received an invite to the Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville to take place on July 27 and 28. “It’s awesome to be selected for the MADE event. The best in the country will be there,” Davis said. “I want to show the country what Martin County brings to the table.”
Cal Ripken players attend Bryce Blevins camp
LOUISA — Five Martin County Cal Ripken players attended the Bryce Blevins camp in Louisa last week. Beckam Spaulding, Parker Stafford, Blaine Williams, Davis Wilson and Lyric Howell took instruction from the Marshall University pitcher. Over 100 kids from the tri-state area attended the camp to learn from the...
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.”
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