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Body found in Ohio River identified as missing man
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A body found on the banks of the Ohio River last weekend in Lawrence County has been identified as a missing man from Huntington, West Virginia. Investigators with the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office say Erin Scott Short’s identity was confirmed after the body was taken to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office in Dayton, Ohio.
No foul play suspected following autopsy
LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO (WOWK) — No foul play is suspected after an autopsy of a body found on the banks of the Ohio River. That is according to the Lawrence County Ohio Coroner’s Office who has identified the person as Erin Scott Short, of Huntington. The discovery was made by people who were fishing on […]
Rio Grande Community College receives grant for new multi-use center in McArthur
McArthur, Ohio – More than 100 local and state-level community leaders joined Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday morning at the future home of Rio Grande’s McArthur Center. The Governor announced that Rio will be receiving a $12,000,000 grant from the state’s Appalachian Community Grant Program. Spanning 22,000 square...
Public comment period open for State Route 32 bridge rehabilitation
CHILLICOTHE — As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 32 in Jackson County. It is proposed to rehabilitate the bridge on State Route 32 between Cove Road and Buckeye Church Road in Jackson County. The project is located in the rural area of Scioto Township. The project will not require...
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.
Vinton, Jackson to receive millions in funding
Governor Mike DeWine announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio’s Appalachian region that will raise the area’s profile as a travel destination and improve the quality of life for local residents. DeWine spoke Wednesday by a large field where the University of Rio Grande will build a new $11.9 million facility in McArthur. Elected officeholders from all across Southeast Ohio were present for the announcement that shared how projects in Athens, Hocking, Jackson and Vinton counties will receive millions of dollars in funding. ...
Ohio man charged in pursuit that spanned several counties, ended in Gallia County crash
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — An Ohio man was taken into custody after a pursuit through several counties that ended with a crash Thursday in Gallia County. Odell Ladell May, 30, of Akron, Ohio, was taken into custody on felony warrants and charged with fleeing and eluding a police officer, according to a news release from the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.
Round' the Town: Happy Birthday Norman Gilliland
Rugged Earth Outfitters in the Kroger Plaza is going out of business. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I read something all daughters should take to heart-Daughters should take mom out for fun at least one time a month. This time should be set aside to relax, unwind, and spend quality time together. You don’t get these chances back! New in Jackson on Huron Street is Top Tier Kustomz, an auto...
Tie the knot in a galaxy far, far away, at True North Farm & Events
LESAGE, WV (WOWK) – Star Wars enthusiasts across the galaxy are gearing up for a truly out-of-this-world celebration on May the 4th. But this year, the force is strong with couples looking to take their love to new heights in a unique and unforgettable way. True North Farm & Events, nestled in the heart of Lesage, is set to host a wedding event unlike any other. We spoke with, Halcyon Findley, owner of True North Farm & Events, to tell us more about this cosmic occasion.
Proctorville man charged with aggravated robbery
PROCTORVILLE — A man was arrested and charged on Wednesday after police said he stole a carton of cigarettes from a Proctorville gas station and threatened a clerk. Steven Baldwin, 40, of Proctorville, was charged with aggravated robbery, a first degree felony, after village officers said he robbed a Speedway gas station. Proctorville police were […] The post Proctorville man charged with aggravated robbery appeared first on The Tribune.
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