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First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
West Virginia man pleads guilty to child neglect, after allegedly striking the child in the face and arms on separate occasions, leaving bruises and a black eye
Jacob Fluharty, 35, pleaded guilty to child neglect, resulting in injury in 1st Judicial Circuit Court on Tuesday.
West Virginia’s personal income tax to drop by 4% next year, Governor says
The cut comes after Justice signed a 21.25% income tax reduction last year. According to the 2023 law, additional state income tax cuts can be triggered by a formula involving higher-than-anticipated annual revenue collections. Those further tax reductions cannot be larger than 10%
West Virginia judge refuses plea deal until defendant undergoes psychological evaluation after allegedly leaving a note describing killing children as if he already done it
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, First Judicial Circuit Court Judge Ronald Wilson declined to accept a plea agreement entered for a Follansbee man who was charged with three counts of attempted death of a child, according to news partner Herald-Star. Sean Johnson, 34, was indicted in March of this year after a domestic call in which […]
WATCH: Kangaroo hops along a West Virginia roadway
That's exactly what happened when a pet kangaroo got out and was seen near the Mud Fork Road and Mustang Hill Road areas of Verdunville in Logan County. One viewer shared a photo of the kangaroo near the intersection of the two roads.
Plea accepted in Ohio business owner fraud case
William Anthony Bailey, owner of Movin and Groovin Productions, a supply and rental company, was charged in February with one felony count of obtaining money by false pretenses, but according to news partner Herald-Star the court accepted a guilty plea to a reduced charge.
Cabela’s hosting Youth Day this Saturday to kick off Fall hunting season
During this event, youngsters will receive a free Kids' Duck Decoy (while supplies last), a free photo download, and an Inflatable Archery Range to try their hand at the sport with target practice.
The Experience Church offering free haircuts for back-to-school
The Experience (TE) Church is offering free haircuts for those in need. TE is offering free haircuts to those 17 and under on August 18 between the time of 2-7 pm as part of their Back to School Blessing.
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