News Staff Lifelong resident Shane Evans will take the mayoral seat in Milton in January and he said he’s ready to make some changes. “We’re all a town, we’re a small community, we’re all like family here and we all work.” Evans said. “We need to work together to get things done, to make it a better … Read more
November’s interim legislative committee meetings began on Sunday and school safety measures were on the table for discussion. Lawmakers had the chance to voice their concerns and get a better idea of what to look towards regarding school safety the next legislative session. “The general public doesn’t think about school safety until it happens somewhere … Read more
Two Mingo County residents were criminally charged after multiple dogs “in very poor condition” were found chained up outdoors without access to food water or shelter, court records said.Teresa Robinette, 44, of Varney and Marshal Lee Matthews, 32, of Delbarton have each been charged with four counts of animal cruelty, according to criminal complaints filed … Read more
A person has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident that left one dead in Kanawha County Friday evening, deputies said. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. along Witcher Creek Road and after striking the victim, the suspect allegedly fled the scene, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were able to locate the suspect … Read more
The West Virginia State High School Volleyball Tournament continues today at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The Class A tournament was postponed by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission because of pending litigation but Class AAAA, AAA and AA were all still allowed to go on. Eight Class A teams are waiting on … Read more
Marmet homeowners said they’re fed up with a rise in break-ins across the town in a meeting held Wednesday evening. Eyewitness News said frustrated residents gathered at the Marmet Women’s Club to brainstorm how to protect themselves. Eyewitness News said Marmet has not had a 24/7 police department in years. Mayor Dave Fontalbert said they … Read more
First Lady Cathy Justice took the oath of office this week for a term on the state Board of Education that will last nine years. She was appointed by her husband, Governor Jim Justice. Cathy Justice will lead the Community in Schools program, continuing her efforts to put therapy dogs in schools. She has a … Read more
Raccoon Creek, which flows through several counties in southeastern Ohio, has become the latest state recognized scenic river. Gov. Mike DeWine designated 111.9 miles of the waterway as a part of the department of natural resource’s Ohio Scenic River Program with Racoon Creek becoming the 16th waterway in the state and the first in southeastern … Read more
The chief of a volunteer fire department in Jackson County, Ohio, who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $200,000 in fire department funds was sentenced to 12 months in prison Wednesday. Johnny Baker of Wellston, Ohio pleaded guilty to using the department’s credit card for a number of personal expenses including vacations, sports tickets, firearms, … Read more
A longtime staple on Charleston’s West Side offering healthy meal options is closing for good soon. Millie Snyder, the owner of Shape Shop, said in a video message that the restaurant’s last day open will be Friday, Nov. 22. Snyder said she initially brought Weight Watchers to West Virginia in 1969 and opened the Shape … Read more