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Organizers gear up for festival celebrating local cryptid in downtown Grafton, West Virginia
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Local lore and a Taylor County cryptid will be at the heart of a festival in downtown Grafton this weekend. The community is welcoming guests to the inaugural Grafton Monster Festival on Saturday and Sunday, a two-day event to learn about the local legend and celebrate one of Grafton’s claims to fame.
Judge Hoxie largely eliminates 28-day drug treatment option for Taylor County (West Virginia) defendants
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — As a way to ensure defendants receive adequate and lasting treatment that will lead to sobriety, Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hoxie announced he will no longer be permitting short-term drug treatment options, except in certain circumstances. The declaration was made while presiding over the...
Taylor County EMS director arrested for forging a $28,945 receipt
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Taylor County EMS director was arrested last week for falsifying accounts. Gavin Watkins, 28, of Grafton, is accused of forging a receipt for $28,945 for work on an ambulance, according to West Virginia State Police. In June 2023, Watkins requested funds for maintenance on an...
Taylor County, West Virginia students to sing and dance their way through 2nd Annual Mini-Tainers Camp
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — After a successful inaugural event last year, the Grafton High School (GHS) Entertainers will again be offering a special gathering for youths who are interested in singing and dancing.
Taylor County (West Virginia) EMS Director voluntarily surrenders himself to authorities
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Taylor County EMS Director Gavin Michael Watkins voluntarily surrendered on Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of falsifying accounts. Watkins, 28, of Grafton, alongside his counsel, defense attorney Alex Harclerode, appeared before Magistrate Eva “Sue” Guthrie for an...
Taylor County EMS director facing charges
GRAFTON, W.Va. The EMS director in Taylor County has been charged with falsifying records after a state police investigation into ambulance repairs funded by the county commission. West Virginia State Police have arrested Gavin Watkins, 28, of Grafton, for allegedly forging a receipt for $28,945 for the work done by...
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