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Inez man charged with desecrating religious object
INEZ, Ky. — Police have arrested a Martin County man who they say was one of three people responsible for setting fire to a religious display last month. The incident happened June 7 on the God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Police say the trio set fire to a prayer altar on the trail.
Weather Extra tracks heat busters
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Heavy downpours crossed the region on Tuesday, delivering a punch in the gut to our 4th heat wave of the season. This latest hot spell will go down as the one where the temperature hit 99 at local airports on two straight days. While downtown thermometers breeched triple digits, the official numbers will go into the record books at 99.
Martin County Kiwanis Club offers 50% off dues to boost membership
INEZ — The Martin County Kiwanis Club is offering new members a 50% discount on annual dues in a bid to grow its membership. Kiwanis President Melissa Phelps announced Thursday that new members can join the club for $50, a significant reduction from the usual $100 fee. The offer is valid until the end of 2024.
Free FAFSA Carnival in Inez offers fun, prizes, and financial aid assistance on July 25
INEZ — Kentucky TRIO and the Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center TRIO will host a free FAFSA Carnival on July 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library in Inez. The event aims to assist individuals in completing their 2024-2025 FAFSA. Attendees can enjoy prizes,...
200 attend 2nd annual Justin Marcum Law Office Basketball Camp
WILLIAMSON — Over 200 local hoopers came out for the second annual Justin Marcum Law Office Basketball Camp on Saturday, July 13 inside the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. For the second year in a row the camp was free of charge, with every camper receiving a camp T-shirt. Three Marshall players were in attendance helping with the camp, including former Chapmanville star Obinna Anochili-Killen along with Herd teammates Nate Martin and Ryan Nutter. Former Mingo Central star and Marshall and University of Pikeville standout Jeremy Dillon also served as a camp instructor.
CPS referral leads to arrest
WILLIAMSON — Three individuals were arrested and charged following a Child Protective Services referral. Natasha Franks, 35 of Belfry, Cassandra Timmons, 49 of Williamson and Jonda Whitt, 33 of Peach Creek were arrested for two counts of possession with intent to deliver and one count of conspiracy. Franks also was charged with one count of child neglect creating risk of injury.
Jan-Care to respond to Dunlow-area EMS calls
WAYNE — Jan-Care Ambulance Service has been assigned Dunlow’s first-response area, according to B. J. Willis, director of Wayne County 911/emergency management. Willis, who spoke during a regular meeting of the Wayne County Commission on Monday, described some of the preparations leading up to Jan-Care taking on its role as the primary first responders for that service area.
Oceana Mayor and Town Council members sworn in
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently elected members of Oceana Town Council, as well as the Town Mayor, were sworn in during a ceremony on Thursday. Polls for the 2024 Municipal Election opened on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, and Oceana residents made their way out to cast their vote and participate in the democratic process. The […]
Crews from multiple departments fight fire in Boone County
MADISON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Crews from a number of fire departments were fighting a structure fire Monday night on State Street in Madison, Boone County 911 dispatchers said. Dispatchers say it was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at an abandoned apartment building in the 100 block of State Street. The...
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