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Jackson County teacher’s aide charged with battery, no longer employed by school district
A teacher's aide in Jackson County, West Virginia, is no longer employed by the school district after allegations of her slamming a student into a seat led to her being charged with battery.
Ohio man sentenced to prison for Grand Larceny
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was sentenced on felony charges in Mason County court on Monday. According to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Seth Gaskins, on Monday, April 22, 2024, David C. Irvin, 34 years old of Wellston (Ohio), was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Mason County for the conviction on the […]
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.
Court records: Ripley teacher's aide accused of dragging student across floor, using force
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Jackson County, West Virginia, teacher’s aide was charged after she was accused of dragging a young student across a floor and using excessive force, court records said. Nicole Lea Lupardus, 43, is charged with battery after an incident Monday, April 15, at...
Traveling WV: The Grumpy Peddlers
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — For a group of Mason County men, growing up on rural farms back in the 1940s and 1950s was an idyllic upbringing. While they enjoyed their childhoods and had bicycles, they longed for something more: motorcycles!. Now that they’re older and more financially secure,...
Bowden Strikes With ASCS Hurricane Sprints
BYRAM, Miss. — Wheeling the Mike Hampton-backed No. 4x Saturday night, Brad Bowden found his way into victory lane with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints at Jackson Motor Speedway. Bowden’s second career win with the tour since going under the ASCS banner, the first half of the feature...
Teays Valley Kindergarten Students Sworn In as Junior Officers
ASHVILLE, Ohio – Today marked a special occasion at the Ashville Police Department as several kindergarten students from Teays Valley took a solemn oath to uphold safety and responsibility in their community. Under the watchful eye of Chief George and Officer Cline, the young students participated in a ceremonial...
Landlord-tenant dispute ends in shooting
GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO (WOWK) — Investigators in Gallia County believe that a landlord-tenant dispute turned violent, sending one man to the hospital following a shooting. Sheriff Matt Champlin says that it happened Tuesday afternoon in the Mudsock area Walnut township. The shooting victim was flown to the hospital and has been stabilized. The sheriff says […]
Ripley’s Tunnel to Towers great success
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – The community of Ripley came together in a remarkable display of unity and support for the annual Tunnels to Towers event. The event saw hundreds of participants running and walking to honor the memory of first responders and military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ravenswood woman arrested for threatening to shoot government official after ‘vicious’ dog attacks
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Ravenswood woman has been charged following officer response to reports of a vicious dog attack. According to the Ravenswood Police Department, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, officers with the Ravenswood Police Department received reports pertaining to a vicious dog. An investigation to resolve the matter was set into motion and […]
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