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Marshall Memorial Fountain added to National Register of Historic Places
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — A memorial that has stood tall at Marshall University for decades is now being recognized as a historic place. The National Park Service’s (NPR) National Register of Historic Places catalogues places of historic and archeological significance throughout America, and the Marshall University Memorial Fountain is the latest to join its list.
Woman charged in reported stabbing Saturday in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 8:55 a.m., 7/22/24. A woman has been charged in a reported stabbing over the weekend in Charleston, court records said. Titshina Carter, 52, is charged with malicious wounding in an incident Saturday night in the 1500 block of Dorchester Road, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Gospel Festival At Bartley Ranch
Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. It featured prayer, a fashion show and multiple performances.
Eastern KY town plans mural to commemorate 2022 flood
A $20,000 grant from AARP Kentucky will help rebuild sidewalks in Jenkins damaged by the deadly 2022 flood that took the lives of 45 residents. Rachel Rosolina, communications director for the nonprofit Appalshop, explained because its headquarters were severely damaged by the flooding, staff has temporarily moved to neighboring Jenkins, where the grant will help improve walkability.
Cowan Creek interns host 5K
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - McKenzie Adams and Keyara Sheppard are interns with Cowan Creek and were assigned to create an event that tells a story. Part of that story is their love for bringing their community together and enjoying their home of Whitesburg. To do this, they created a community...
McDowell County woman arrested after 2-year-old left home alone
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County woman has been arrested after leaving her 2-year-old toddler home alone with a soaked diaper. According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 5:31 PM, local authorities responded to a call about a two-year-old toddler left alone at a residence on Edmore Village Road […]
JCSO: West Van Lear man was DUI on riding lawn mower, spit on trooper
A West Van Lear man was arrested on July 3 following an incident wherein he was driving a John Deere riding lawn mower on Depot Road while intoxicated before becoming combative with Kentucky State Police troopers and a Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy, according to court documents. The citation said...
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department seeks information regarding a runaway juvenile. At 11:30 p.m. on July 20, 2024, deputies responded to Dempsey Branch Road in Robson to investigate a runaway juvenile. A K9 was called in to perform a track. The K9 tracked the individual’s scent to the Beards Fork […]
Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
Domestic situation occurred between couple after watching Trump’s speech
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic situation between a couple ensued after watching Trump’s acceptance speech. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Deputy H. Walker was sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Ravendiff area of Wyoming County. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who revealed […]
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Summer interns learn teamwork skills at Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth
PIKETON--Lean Six Sigma training is designed to simplify processes and increase efficiency in the workplace. Summer interns with Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) at the Department of Energy site in Piketon recently participated in the training to help them earn White Belt certifications in the program. “We want our interns to get...
Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune An Ironton man with aspirations since his teenage years to become a first responder earned a promotion in the Ironton Police Department. Ironton Mayor Sam Cramblit and Police Chief Dan Johnson promoted Robert Fouch from patrol officer to sergeant. In law enforcement for eight years, Fouch said […] The post Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant appeared first on The Tribune.
Gabriel Sheppard, of Proctorville, part of Cedarville University’s winning robotics team
CEDARVILLE — As defending champions in the American Society of Engineering Education’s Robotics Competition, Cedarville University’s team of engineering students put its title on the line when it competed in the 2024 competition in Portland, Oregon, and emerged victorious. The Cedarville team, including Gabriel Sheppard, of Proctorville, swept the competition by taking first place in […] The post Gabriel Sheppard, of Proctorville, part of Cedarville University’s winning robotics team appeared first on The Tribune.
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