Races are back at Ona Speedway in Ona, but there are no fans in the stands. The race season was supposed to kick off in April, but was delayed with the first races of the season happening this past Saturday. Nearly 80 teams, including many from other states, signed up to race at the Cabin … Read more
The city of Richwood has a new police chief after its previous chief was charged with domestic battery. City officials posted on the town’s Facebook page Friday that Jacob Casey is the new chief. The previous chief, Charles Burkhamer Jr., was charged with domestic battery after a domestic incident Wednesday night, according to a news … Read more
Milton police are warning residents and businesses of counterfeit money in the area. Police said workers at Ohio Valley Bank informed them of several counterfeit $100 bills passed at various businesses. All of the bills have the same serial number – B4 200 6805 – but they passed the marker test at registers. Police said … Read more
Mountaineer football players can start working out again on campus soon. The Big 12 plans to welcome football players back to campus for voluntary workouts in mid-June. The NCAA Division I Council voted to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts on campus by football and basketball players, effective June 1, which cleared the way for … Read more
Pools in West Virginia can open starting Saturday, May 30 and the guidelines have been released. The CDC says chemicals in pool water, including chlorine, kill the COVID-19 virus. If you’re going to the pool you should take your own towels rather than use any that are provided. Pool toys and goggles should not be … Read more
The Clay Center has announced plans for a limited reopening beginning June 15. Limited capacity summer camp programs will be offered, as well as art workshops, and classes and small group tours. Organizers said all of the programs will follow social distancing guidelines and the camps will be in self-contained classrooms. Public access to the … Read more
A man’s body was recovered from the Ohio River Saturday morning in Kenova. Kenova police said the unidentified man was spotted by a boat crew about 9:20 a.m. and was eventually recovered near Virginia Point Park. The man appears to be in his 40s with red hair and some facial hair. Police said he was … Read more
St. Albans High School Principal, Jeff Kelley, will be the new Lincoln County School Superintendent. He takes over as the district is under investigation by the state Board of Education for deficiencies in mental health counseling and discipline.
You can get a thirty-percent discount for lodging at state parks. Governor Justice says it’s a gesture to West Virginians who’ve been resilient during the pandemic. The discounts begin in June.
Governor Justice announced more re-openings next week. Bowling alleys, rollers rinks, and other indoor recreation facilities will resume on May 30th. Movie theaters will reopen on June 5th.