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
Students who will attend the new Milton Elementary School will get three extra days of winter break to allow staff enough time to move into the new building. According to an email from Cabell County Schools, the last day for students at Milton Elementary will be Wednesday, December 18, 2024 and they will return on … Read more
State officials said they are taking a closer look at what can be done to make the interstate work zone in Cabell County safer following several crashes last week. Additional lighting has already been installed at a crash attenuator on Interstate 64, Those are are designed to slow down vehicles and absorb some of the … Read more
Representatives from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced at a news conference this week that the group will expand its assistance in West Virginia. Dave Thomas is known as the founder of the Wendy’s Restaurant chain, adopted a child himself, and has given millions to adoption efforts. West Virginia has more than 6,000 children … Read more
A man wanted on rape charges in Ohio was taken into custody in Kanawha County. Terrance J. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals about 7 a.m. Wednesday in the 2200 block of Myers Avenue in Dunbar. Marshals said an arrest warrant was issued in Franklin County, Ohio, on Nov. 1 … Read more
The Public Employees Insurance Agency Committee has a proposal on the table for a 40% increase in deductibles. This increase is an average of $300, along with a 14% increase in premiums across the state and a 16% increase for local governments. Officials said the hike stems from the skyrocketing price of drug and medical … Read more