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Miss Minford Lexi Conkel’s Golden Hour before the pageant
MINFORD- As summer starts winding down and community members prepare for the season-ending celebration of River Days, more and more local contestants competing in the Miss River Days Pageant are accomplishing their platform missions. One of those contestants, Miss Minford Lexi Conkel, says she has completed her platform requirements, but continues to do good for a cause that is important to her.
Backroad Bakery owner hopes to 'start small and slowly grow' in West Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE − Paying homage to the simple baking recipes she grew up with is the foundation of the new Backroad Bakery operated by Tacey Firewick. The bakery has been open a little more than a month in the Brickstone Building, 100 W. Main St., West Lafayette. It took over the space once home to Heavenly Sweets Bakery. ...
Ronceverte residents charged with intent to deliver after allegedly being found with 20 grams of meth
Three Greenbrier County residents are in jail this week, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine. Kaitlyn Marie Sheppard, David Alan Rookstool, and Nicholas Richard Dunbrack – all of Ronceverte – have each been charged with possession with intent to deliver.
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024; jackpot $185 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected in the latest Powerball drawing for a jackpot estimated at $185 million. The Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, numbers are 6-19-35-47-57 Powerball 9 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 11-12-20-27-41-48 Kicker 658881. The jackpot increases to $14 million for...
More than $300K going to programs to encourage children, agriculture
(The Center Square) – Ohio plans to spend more than $300,000 in taxpayer funds to create educational opportunities for children related to agriculture. The Grow Ohio grants go to 14 communities to support local agricultural education programs, including farm-to-school projects like outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaboration with local food producers and food literacy activities. According to a release, many programs plan to incorporate food produced in the programs...
When does Ohio's sales tax holiday end? Here's what to know about the final hours
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is underway. Ohioans have been getting more bang for their buck and a break from taxes for their shopping sprees during the period. But when does it end? Here's what to know. ...
Addiction Recovery Care under FBI probe for health care fraud. Lawsuits show a troubled past.
On July 30, the FBI asked former employees and patients to share experiences with ARC as part of its fraud investigation of Kentucky’s largest and most ambitious recovery care system.
Community members work to preserve legacy of Quinn Chapel
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Efforts to retain the Quinn Chapel AME Church building to preserve its long legacy continue thanks to the work of a nonprofit organization composed of citizens in the Ironton community. Rich Donohue, a member of the Quinn Chapel Historical Center, said Quinn Chapel was the first African […] The post Community members work to preserve legacy of Quinn Chapel appeared first on The Tribune.
Loudon Township homecoming parade winners
The Loudon Twp. Volunteer Fire Department homecoming featured a parade, food and two tractor pulls. The annual event was held in Kilgore Aug. 2 and 3 this year along with a makeup date Aug. 4. The Friday tractor pull was postponed from Friday until Sunday afternoon, but the food stand was still open for diners Friday evening.
Crime Stoppers: Police looking for woman with active warrants
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are requesting help in locating a wanted woman with two active arrest warrants. 36-year-old Ashley Oliver is wanted on charges of engaging in organized crime and trafficking controlled substances (fentanyl). She is a white female, 5 foot 6 inches tall, and weighs...
3 Valley school districts receive grants for agricultural education
Three local school districts are receiving grants to support agricultural education. The funding is part of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's Grow Ohio Grants program which supports agricultural education opportunities for children in the state. A total of $332,960 is being dispersed between 14 communities across the state,...
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