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FEMA advises West Virginia residents to read eligibility letters carefully
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — If you live in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties and were impacted by the early April 2024 storms, tornadoes and floods, officials say to read your FEMA eligibility decision letter carefully. If you have questions, visit a Disaster Recovery Center so they can […]
Wayne County Commission seeks temporary EMS solution until levy takes effect
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Wayne County Commission says a newly passed levy will help emergency response in the county, but they’re working on a plan to help until that levy takes effect next year. The Wayne County Public Service Levy, designed to help improve emergency services, passed in the Primary Election in May […]
Pride mural takes over Huntington intersection
All across the country, cities paint their crosswalks rainbow colors to show their support for Pride month. But one local artist took things a step further this weekend with their mural on the intersection of 4th avenue and 10th street in Huntington, WV.
Hometown Hero | The Coal Grove Community
COAL GROVE, Ohio (WSAZ) - An embezzlement accusation at a the Coal Grove Little League put the season in doubt. The Coal Grove community wouldn’t let their kids stay on the sidelines, though, and the season started off strong back in April. The unmatched determination seen within the community...
City to re-examine ban on fortune-telling
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Many people probably don’t know there’s an ordinance in the city of Huntington that bans fortune-telling. On Monday night, that ordinance was brought up to City Council’s Legislative Committee. The measure bans fortune-telling, palm reading, clairvoyance and things of that nature from operating...
New virtual health resource center opens for veterans
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Woody Williams VA Medical Center is working to make sure technology is put to the best use for veterans in the Tri-State. On Monday, the medical facility opened up its Virtual Health Resource Center. The VHRC provides an in-person and virtual resource that educates veterans on downloading, troubleshooting, and […]
Temporary detours set up at Cabell Huntington Hospital exit near Hal Greer Blvd.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - People exiting Cabell Huntington Hospital toward Hal Greer Boulevard had to find a new way to leave, Monday, as crews worked on conduit installation for improved lighting as part of the Hal Greer Boulevard project. The work started Monday morning and was expected to be completed...
Health Department: Obesity an issue in Lawrence County
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Forty-seven percent of Lawrence County adults are obese, compared to 38 percent in Ohio and 34 percent nationally. These statistics, from the “2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps” supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, are “a tremendous problem,” according to Dr. Jennifer Richards, health planner and […] The post Health Department: Obesity an issue in Lawrence County appeared first on The Tribune.
Chamber, tourism leaders reflect on 2024 Legislative Day
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Acquainting the people of Lawrence County with their legislators and giving them the opportunity to see the Ohio legislative process up close are objectives of the county’s annual “Legislative Day.” Shirley Dyer, director of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, said in addition to local business leaders, […] The post Chamber, tourism leaders reflect on 2024 Legislative Day appeared first on The Tribune.
Dunlow VFD back in service
DUNLOW, W.Va. — A Wayne County volunteer fire department is back up and running now after having to close last week due to workers’ compensation issues. The Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department is back to servicing calls now after the recent closure. The closure was due to the failure...
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