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Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
Two men charged after cutting another man’s trees, likely killing them
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two men face charges after they cut and damaged another man’s trees, causing them to die likely. West Virginia State Police say Matthew Newsome and Jeffery Hodge were actively cutting and damaging another man’s trees on his posted property. Police observed the suspects with three one-hundred-pound feed sacks stuffed with […]
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
The people of Logan County distrust politicians. But they still hope lawmakers will solve the addiction and homelessness problems.
Some people in Logan County say they are often distrustful of politicians. They feel like their votes mean nothing. It’s easy to understand why they feel that way. Year after year, they’ve heard promises from politicians to improve their lives, but many still struggle to make ends meet and continue to watch friends and family […] The people of Logan County distrust politicians. But they still hope lawmakers will solve the addiction and homelessness problems. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Lady Miners' Plummer fires no-hitter in win over River View
Aubrey Plummer was on top of her game on Monday night at River View. The Mingo Central High School softball pitcher fired a no-hitter and struck out 17 batters as the Lady Miners rolled to a 5-0 win over the River View Lady Raiders at Bradshaw. River View only had...
Belfry boys’ basketball has new man at helm
BELFRY, Ky. (WYMT) - Barbourville native Brent Perry will be the new Belfry boys’ basketball head coach. The announcement was made via Belfry Basketball’s Facebook page on Wednesday, April 24. Most recently, Perry was head assistant at Montgomery County High School. Last season, the Indians went 11-18. Perry...
Mingo Central High School presented with Jennings Randolph award
DELBARTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mingo Central High School was recognized on Tuesday for having been among a select few West Virginia schools to have earned the prestigious Jennings Randolph award for the school year. Named for former United States Senator, Jennings Randolph, the award is presented each year by the West Virginia Secretary of State […]
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