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Spencer’s Landing again a major topic at Vienna City Council meeting
VIENNA — Vienna City council had a full house on Thursday night. The agenda promised a vote on the Spencer’s Landing development contract with the Thrasher Group, but was met with concern from citizens of Vienna. During the public forum, residents mentioned their concerns that their opinions about...
Vienna begins arduous task of filling Azinger’s seat on council
VIENNA — The seat of late Vienna City Council member Tom Azinger was officially declared vacant at Thursday’s council meeting. “I’m not sure we’ll be able to find someone that can fill the shoes Tom Azinger occupied,” Mayor Randall Rapp said. Azinger’s vacancy opened a...
Vienna officials include North Star Child Advocacy Center in budget
VIENNA — On Monday, North Star Child Advocacy Center received a check from the City of Vienna for $15,000. Vienna City Council voted to include North Star in the budget to help support its mission. Of the 21 child advocacy centers in West Virginia, nine are receiving county funding and three are receiving municipal funding.
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — An evening with Anthem Edition, formerly known as the Old Path Quartet, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. A suggested donation of $15 will be collected at the door. More information is available by contacting Joe Brookover...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Madison Pryor recorded a hole-in-one Friday morning at Minibel Golf Course. Pryor used a 5 hybrid to ace hole No. 4. The feat was witnessed by Vincent and Carl Pryor. Jackson Middle School cross country practice will get underway from 8-9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 at the school. All...
Three Home Runs Power West Virginia in 7-2 Win over Trenton
GRANVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Black Bears faced off against the Trenton Thunder in game one of the three-game series on Friday evening, picking up a 7-2 win at home. In an explosive offensive game, the Bears racked up 13 hits and three home runs with Alex Vergara accounting for two.
Southside Rumble 12 features action packed slate
PARKERSBURG — Fight fans now have less than a week remaining before Southside Rumble 12. Mike Sheppard’s Dawghouse Promotions event is slated to get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 inside Parkersburg South’s Rod Oldham Athletic Center. Aside from a King of the Mountain State cruiserweight...
Weirton hosts Disability Independence celebration, coinciding with national day
WEIRTON, WV — The city of Weirton held a Disability Independence celebration on Friday. The three-day event wrapped up on the same day that is recognized nationally as Disability Independence Day. Organizer Jon Curenton, came up with the idea to hold a Disability Independence celebration in Weirton -- after...
Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
2 WVU students cycling across the country for Journey of Hope
On June 5, Austin Brown and James Carte set out on a 62-day journey from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. as part of the Journey of Hope, which is put on by The Ability Experience, a philanthropic initiative set up by their fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi.
One injured in Huntington shooting, dispatchers say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was injured in a shooting in Huntington early Saturday morning, dispatchers say. Reports of the shooting came in about 1 a.m. along the 600 block of West 9th Avenue. According to dispatchers, one person was injured and treated on the scene. Police are...
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Breckinridge County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is dead after a crash in Breckinridge County Saturday evening, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said calls came in around 5:11 p.m. requesting assistance with a car and motorcycle crash in the 1500 block KY 144. An initial investigation showed that 58-year-old William...
Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest event set for Sept. 19
Kenton County’s annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest is quickly approaching. The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting the harvest on Sept. 19 from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Kenton County Fairgrounds with access and parking located off of Harris Pike in Independence.
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