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Missing man sought in Mason County last seen in Ohio River
POINT PLEASANT, WV (WOWK) – Authorities in Point Pleasant are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to Mason County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Bryant, Daniel Higginbotham was last seen near the Ohio River just north of the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. He was reported missing Tuesday. Higginbotham, 40, of Point Pleasant, […]
Drowning confirmed in Putnam County
POCA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Emergency crews are investigating a drowning in Putnam County. Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton says a man’s body has been found in the Kanawha River in Poca near the Raymond city boat ramp. We have a crew at the scene and will update this story...
Poca River drowning victim identified as missing man
UPDATE (3:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 2): The man who drowned in the Poca River has been identified as someone who was reported missing. According to Sheriff Bobby Eggleton, Joseph Thomas, 57, of Poca, was last seen on April 30 in a kayak on the Poca River. No foul play is suspected, Sheriff Eggleton said. […]
La Roca Mexican Grill & Bar opens new location in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular Mexican grill and bar has opened a new location in Kanawha County. La Roca restaurant is now serving customers in Sissonville. The eatery - located at 7139 Sissonville Drive - reported opening Wednesday on social media. The post said the restaurant is offering food items, but not yet serving alcohol.
Plans released for city park upgrade
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Parts of Harmon Park in Point Pleasant are in need of an upgrade. On Wednesday, Point Pleasant City Councilman Cody Greathouse took WSAZ on a tour of the park as it stands now. We saw cracked tennis courts, broken lamp posts, broken glass and trash everywhere.
Crews search near Ohio River for man reported missing in Point Pleasant
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — Crews in Mason County are searching along the Ohio River for a missing man, officials said Thursday. Daniel Higginbotham, 40, of Pt. Pleasant who has been reported missing Tuesday, was last seen near the Ohio River in Point Pleasant, according to Point Pleasant Fire Chief Jeremy Bryant.
Ravenswood High School Football Field is nearing completion
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - Work is nearing completion on the Ravenswood High School Football Field. Back in January, we reported that the Jackson County Schools announced that Ravenswood High School would be getting a turf field this spring. That project is well underway with the fine stones getting leveled out...
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