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‘You have GOT to slow down,” says WV Transportation Secretary after fourth WVDOH employee struck by vehicle this year
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Transportation Secretary, Jimmy Wriston is pleading with drivers to decrease their speed following a fourth incident in which a WVDOH employee was struck by a moving vehicle. The driver of a pickup truck on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, was involved in an incident in which a West Virginia Division […]
Chillicothe continues to criminalize homelessness amid controversy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a contentious move, the city of Chillicothe has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, sparking outrage and accusations of human rights violations. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that effectively allows municipalities to criminalize homelessness, the Chillicothe Police Department has been actively evicting individuals from various homeless camps scattered throughout the city.
Plenty to do in Ross County this week!
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Looking for fun activities in Ross County this week? Look no further! From educational exhibits to free movies and live music, there’s something for everyone. History Buffs Take Note!. American Revolution Experience: Dive into the nation’s birth with interactive displays and artifacts at The Gallery...
Million Dollar Refurbish Completed at Atwood Park
Atwood Lake Park celebrated its newly renovated activity center on Saturday. The space hosts an open area that can accommodate up to 158 people and a larger general store, with construction completed in roughly nine months. Craig Butler, Executive Director of Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, was pleased to see so...
ZDGA Fuller's Cup: Philo's Rob Preston and Jay Smith felt right at home chasing glory.
PLEASANT GROVE — Rob Preston and Jay Smith took a look at the field for the Zanesville District Golf Association’s first Fuller’s Cup and knew they weren’t exactly favorites. Among the contenders were the pairing of two-time defending Amateur champion Blake Hartford and his father-in-law, Rich Bubenchik, himself no stranger to success as a ZDGA Hall of Famer. ...
Home destroyed in early morning fire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A house has burned down after an early morning house fire in the Loudendale community of Charleston, a few miles away from Kanawha State Forest. The call came in close to 3 a.m. Tuesday. The homeowner tells WSAZ they were burning trash outside when the flames...
Cleveland Clinic Ranked No. 1 Heart Hospital in U.S. for 30th Consecutive Year
U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospital Rankings also names Cleveland Clinic to Honor Roll and No. 1 hospital in Ohio. Content is property of Cleveland Clinic and for news media use only. As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long...
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Woman found not guilty in attempted child kidnapping from mall
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who faced charges after an attempted child kidnapping last year at the Charleston Town Center was found not guilty Monday by reason of mental illness. Love Sabatini appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Dave Hardy for a plea entry. A plea agreement...
Man arrested after threatening to kill mother, burn her house down
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after threatening to kill his mother and burn her house down. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, police responded to a residence on Washington Street West in Charleston following an argument between 36-year-old Justin Ball and his mother. The complaint states that […]
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Mom caught in stolen U-Haul with meth and 3 unbuckled kids, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman, who police say already had a warrant for child neglect, is now facing new child neglect charges. Officers say late Sunday night, they spotted a stolen U-Haul van in the area of Highway 41 and the Lloyd. Police say they called for backup, and...
Reactions to Ohio’s JD Vance being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, politicians from across the country are touting the state’s junior senator’s credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine congratulated Vance on being the pick. “A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who […]
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