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West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
Six people achieve milestone at drug court commencement
LOGAN — The Hocking County Common Pleas courtroom was packed with people on Wednesday, but not for a trial or hearing. The audience that filled the courtroom’s benches — and included multiple county and state officials — was there to watch and cheer on the biggest graduating class so far from the court’s drug court program. The drug court, according to its coordinator Jessica Conley, is a four-phase program lasting 12-18 months. It involves intensive intervention and treatment, designed to individually meet the needs of...
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating that every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School’s new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure...
Cat Problem Heads to Uhrichsville Committee for Consideration
Feral cats were once again brought up at Uhrichsville’s council meeting, with the mayor asking for the matter to be in committee, a resident stating complaints again, and members of the Trap, Neuter, Release program emphasizing the work they do. At a previous meeting, resident Chuck Marty brought the...
Mountaineer Brewfest hopes event will fund renovations, offer free housing for veterans
OHIO COUNTY, WV — The Mountaineer Brewfest committee began cleanup on the Helping Heroes building in Wheeling on Saturday. Their efforts are a part of the 10th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, as the nonprofit was chosen as this year's charity. All funds raised at the event will assist in renovating the Helping Heroes building.
Toronto to host Colors of Cancer 5K in memory of two mothers
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — Toronto is hosting the Louann Burchfield/Kathy Hannan Hale Colors of Cancer Memorial 5K on Saturday, August 10th. Registration starts at 8 AM, and the race begins at 9 AM. This 5K event honors two mothers who both battled cancer. Their daughters initiated a Sunshine Charity, through which they have donated over $3,000 to two families with loved ones battling cancer and $1,000 to the Tony Taramana Cancer Center.
A Closer Look at The Abduction of 12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez
Maria Gomez-Perez, missing for eight weeks from Gainesville, has been found safe in Dover, Ohio. The search ended when authorities apprehended Antonio Agustin, now held in the Tuscarawas County Jail on charges connected to Maria’s disappearance. The break in the case came when Maria contacted her father through a...
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