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‘Make it make sense!’ cries driver who woke up to tow truck hooking up Ford – she owed nothing and reply was ‘sketchy’
FIREWORKS erupted on social media earlier this month when a driver watched a tow truck attempt to remove her car from her own driveway. The outburst came after the social media user posted about the experience on the Fourth of July. “How is everyone’s 4th of July going,” Kentucky resident Patsy Pierce began on her […]
Herr Foods to open facility in Jackson, Ohio
JACKSON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Herr Foods will soon bring 75 new jobs to Jackson. The snack food company is investing $25 million into the old Jackson Industrial Rail site and will turn the existing warehouse into a processing facility. “I’ve always been a fan of Herr’s chips, but I’m a...
Pre-College Summer programming sees growth amid diverse arts K-12 camps
Each summer, the College of Fine Arts offers summer arts programming for pre-K through graduating high school seniors to provide unique opportunities for students to dive into various genres of art with their peers. This summer has seen further growth in the subjects offered, particularly for students just on the cusp of beginning their collegiate journey and exploring emerging concepts.
Waverly City Schools announces new start time for upcoming school year
WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly City Schools has announced a new start time for the upcoming school year, with all buildings now beginning the school day at 8:00 a.m. The change, which was shared on the district’s social media account, will affect the primary and intermediate schools. According to...
Chillicothe realtor group executive indicted on theft and forgery charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A former executive officer of the Scioto Valley Association of Realtors has been indicted on two felony counts related to theft from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Brenda Free, 58, of Chillicothe, appeared for arraignment in Ross County Common Pleas Court today....
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
Murder plot prevented by arrest made in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they prevented a murder plot by making an arrest Monday morning. Officers say they spotted 36-year-old Charles Pillow walking down West Broadway Street around 9 a.m. Monday, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest. Police say they took Pillow...
Man dead in Kanawha County crash
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - State Route 61 is back open Monday night in the Handley area after a head-on crash earlier that claimed a man’s life and seriously injured man, Metro 911 dispatchers said. A 59-year-old man from Belle died in the crash, Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies said....
Man, woman sentenced in West Virginia drug bust
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A woman from Kanawha County and a man from Michigan will spend the next two years behind bars for their roles in a drug trafficking organization. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia’s Office, Ladonna Rae Abner, 50, of Nitro, was sentenced to two years and […]
Records: Parents charged after Mingo County infant found with multiple bone fractures
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Mingo County parents were charged with child neglect after an infant was brought to a local hospital with multiple bone fractures, court records said. Carl Thomas, 26, and Cheyanne Varney, 22, of Red Jacket, W.Va., were charged with child neglect stemming from an...
Repayment obligation off the table for former Conn clients
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Prestonsburg attorney Ned Pillersdorf is still working to contact former clients of Eric C. Conn, more than nine years after the scandalous social security fraud case hit national headlines. Pillersdorf represented the former clients in a class action lawsuit, calling the reaction by the Social Security...
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]