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Judge rules OU not liable for student’s wrongful death
Almost six years ago, Ohio University student Collin Wiant was a victim of hazing in the unofficial annex house of Sigma Pi, located at 45 Mill Street. Wiant’s family faced OU in a wrongful death lawsuit following his death. On August 1, 2024, a Court of Claims judge ruled that OU was not liable.
Man charged in deadly Huntington crash, police chase appears in court
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man facing several charges in connection to a deadly Cabell County Crash last year appeared in court Monday morning. The Cabell County Court hearing comes after a psychological evaluation was requested in April for Samuel McCoy. The judge set a pretrial hearing for Sept. 9, but they are still […]
Pick-up Times Announced for Dress-A-Child Awardees
Clothing gift cards will be available for families whose applications were approved for Dress-A-Child. Over 500 submissions were turned in for 2024, some did not meet the qualifications, but overall, 980 children will benefit from the program. Co-chair Brenda Jenkins says approved applicants can pick-up their gift cards on August...
Governor DeWine celebrates grand opening of new school-based health center at Springfield High School
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn Monday took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a comprehensive school-based health center on the campus of Springfield High School. The Health Center at Springfield High, which opens...
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
Man accused of assaulting girlfriend over toaster pastry
MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man has been indicted by a grand jury and is awaiting arraignment after being accused of getting into a fight with his girlfriend over a toaster pastry. Troopers with Kentucky State Police say when they first talked with the victim at a hospital on...
Man accused of murdering sister in Hampstead arrested in Ohio, awaiting extradition
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, Aug. 12, that a man accused of murdering his sister was located in Chardon, Ohio. The sheriff’s office had announced that Matthew Edward Dolan was wanted in connection to a homicide case in Hampstead. Dolan was taken...
Judge in Spradlin murder case threatens to hold defense attorney in contempt
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The special judge overseeing the Amber Spradlin murder case has ordered the murder suspect’s attorney to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for citing cases that apparently do not exist in his motion to dismiss the case. Randy Martin...
Records: Mingo County man accused of beating mother, threatening law enforcement
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly beating his mother and making threats against law enforcement, court records said. Trellis Ray Cisco, 46, of Matewan, is charged with domestic violence, unlawful assault and making terroristic threats, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court.
RAM offering free two-day clinic in Pike County
LICK CREEK, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with Remote Area Clinic (RAM) are offering free dental, vision and medical services to those in Pike County. Officials with the clinic are providing the services to Lick Creek and the surrounding communities on September 7 and 8 at East Ridge High School. The...
Mingo woman charged after loaded syringes found in 10-year-old's room, court records say
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County woman faces criminal charges after deputies said loaded syringes were found in a 10-year-old boy’s bedroom. Reba Michelle Chaffins, 34, of Kermit, has been charged with child endangerment and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to jail records.
'Wolf of West Virginia' faces federal charges over fraudulent investment schemes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A self-proclaimed millionaire who stirred controversy on social media surrounding the opening of a downtown Charleston bar in 2020 has been arrested following a wire fraud investigation by the FBI. Current price: Theodore "Teddy" Miller, 34, of South Charleston, was arrested Friday by federal authorities....
Introducing the USA Today Network's 2024 preseason All-Ohio girls volleyball team
As we prepare for a new high school sports season, USA Today Network sports writers in Ohio collaborated over the last month to select preseason All-Ohio teams for football, boys and girls soccer, and girls volleyball. We selected a 25-player team for each sport. Today, we introduce the USA Today Network Preseason All-Ohio...
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