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"Wizard of Oz" continues at Southern this weekend
MOUNT GAY — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s stage production of “The Wizard of Oz” will continue for its final leg of shows this weekend. The show, which opened this past weekend to large audiences, will start its second week this Thursday and will run through Sunday. The show will begin at 7 p.m. each evening and a daytime matinee performance will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday as well.
Man, Logan 10-12 softball compete in state tournament
The Man and Logan 10-11-12-year-old All-Star softball teams recently made the trip to Fayetteville for the West Virginia state tournament, and both teams made good runs despite being unable to capture the championship. Man defeated St. Albans 13-1 before dropping into the loser's bracket with a 4-0 loss to Hite...
Woman charged with neglect after police say children found with flies landing on them
WHITMAN — A Whitman woman has been charged with child neglect after authorities say three children were left alone inside a home with no power and had flies landing on them. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed on public record in Logan County Magistrate Court by Senior Trooper R.L. Morgan of the Logan detachment of the West Virginia State Police. Morgan writes in the complaint that on Saturday, July 13, he received a complaint about a stolen utility trailer and found a trailer matching its description in the yard of a residence at Whitman.
Mount Gay man charged with attempted murder after Saturday stabbing
VERDUNVILLE — A Mount Gay man was jailed over the weekend on charges of attempted murder and malicious assault after deputies say he stabbed a man in the Mud Fork area. Deputy C.B. Frye of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office writes in a criminal complaint that on Saturday, July 13, he responded to a stabbing/shooting call from Logan County 911 in the Breezewood Ave. area of Verdunville. 911 told Frye that a man had been stabbed three times and the suspect, who was identified as Brian Eugene Belcher, 43, of Mount Gay, had fled on foot heading up Mud Fork.
Ribbon cut to Loganwood apartments
LOGAN – After years in the making, the new Loganwood housing complex in downtown Logan is now officially open for renters. The four-story apartment complex, which cost over $9 million and took close to six years to develop and complete, had its grand opening ceremony Tuesday, July 9. The nearly 30-minute ceremony had an array of speakers which included county officials, city leaders, and members of the building’s development firm.
Mingo Central soccer building depth over the summer
NEWTOWN – Having depth on a team is always a luxury for any team in any sport. Mingo Central High School boys' soccer Coach Brad Rawls didn't have that luxury last season as just 13 players were on the Miners' co-ed team. With 11 on the pitch in the...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Wyoming County on July 17th
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Wyoming County on Wednesday, July 17th. The giveaway will take place at the ‘Old’ Baileysville School in Brenton from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518...
Week Seven Grid Spotlight: Panthers hope to win two in row over River View
Editor's note: This is Part Seven of an 11-part feature highlighting the week-by-week opponents this fall for the Mingo Central and Tug Valley high school football teams. Heading into Week Seven of the high school football season this fall on Oct. 11, the Tug Valley Panthers will be facing a likely must-win game.
Farm to Fork: Thriving agriculture scene in the northeast drives grain storage expansion
A robust agricultural scene in northeastern Ontario has spurred Co-op Régionale to expand its storage at its Timiskaming (Thornloe)) and West Nipissing (Verner) locations. Brandon Tuinema, agriculture manager for Co-op Régionale, said the 4,000 member-owned organization is adding two grain bins, one each at its Timiskaming and West Nipissing locations this summer in anticipation of another large crop this year.
S.O.S benefit concert raises funds for animal shelter
The Save Our Strays Animal Shelter hosted a fundraiser at the Delbarton Opry House on July 3, featuring a concert by Joey Ferris and Quinn Porter. The event aimed to raise funds for the no-kill animal shelter located in Borderland. Save Our Strays President Kathy Thompson expressed gratitude for the...
Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday
FAIRLEA- The Central Greenbrier 11–12-year-old all-star team is gearing up for the state tournament which begins later this week on Friday, July 19 when Central meets Tygart Valley at 4:30 in Chapmanville. The opening ceremonies will take place on the 18th. Central Greenbrier steamrolled through District 4 on their way to an undefeated championship and […] The post Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Farmers Market hosts yard sale event
WILLIAMSON — The Williamson Farmer’s Market welcomed some new vendors over the weekend as it hosted a yard sale vendor event. New booths for the weekend included Loaves of Love sourdough bread, Peyton Media with craft items, lemonade stands and more.
Logan 8-10 baseball falls to St. Albans in state tourney
The Logan 8-9-10-year-old All-Star baseball team recently traveled to Sophia for the West Virginia state tournament and fell 7-3 to St. Albans before defeating Shinnston 6-4 and then being eliminated by the same St. Albans squad 9-6. Manager Luke O'Neal's Logan squad punched their ticket to Sophia by topping Madison...
Tiger football squad fares well at 7-on-7 in Ironton (OH)
The Chapmanville Regional High School football team traveled to Ironton (OH) on Friday for a 7-on-7 passing tournament, and second-year Tigers head coach Zach Belcher said they gave it their all against the elite competition there. “Thats one of the premier 7 on 7’s you can go to,” Belcher said....
Dwight Williamson: Logan cemeteries tell many stories of the dead
As far as I know, you cannot bring back the dead. However, I don’t have any problem in bringing “up” the dead — as in, why are you bringing up that subject?. Well, the reason I’ve chosen this topic is because when one thinks of the deceased, the word “cemetery” is almost always associated with the dead. It is in the solitude of graveyards that many secrets have been buried along with the lifeless bodies that make up the earthly void, and there most certainly are interesting stories connected to certain cemeteries in Logan County.
Dawn Reed: BETTER TOGETHER
In August of 1971, sitting side by side on a brown couch in Huddy, KY, my sister-Teri, and I gave our hearts to Jesus. We were baptized together, went to Sunday School together and Training Union on Sunday nights. We were in youth group together and youth choir. Our voices...
City Council discusses public drinking ordinance
WILLIAMSON — Williamson City Council met on July 11 for their only meeting of the month to discuss the public drinking ordinance and other topics within the city. The first reading of the ordinance was summarized by Williamson City Attorney Nathan Brown. The ordinance will allow patrons of restaurants to bring their alcoholic beverages out onto designated zones in the city during different points of the week. The first reading stated that businesses would apply with the city clerk to participate in those areas.
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