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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...
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 […]
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,...
Roof ripped off of Milton home during Tuesday night's winds
MILTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Linda Jenkins is feeling thankful that she was not home on Tuesday night when strong winds moved into Cabell County, ripping off the roof of her trailer. This happened in Blue Spruce Park in Milton, the same place where a billboard fell and damaged a trailer just three weeks prior.
How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy. […]
Hurricane uses 14-hit attack to defeat Cabell Midland in the MSAC title game, 9-5
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Less than an hour after scoring 20 runs in their Mountain State Athletic Conference tournament semifinal victory over Spring Valley, Hurricane continued to put big numbers on the scoreboard in the league championship game. The Redskins defeated Cabell Midland, 9-5 to win the MSAC title.
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 […]
PICKAWAY PROGRESS: 'We continue to raise the bar'
Superintendent Kyle Wolfe has led the Teays Valley Vikings for three years. In that time, he has watched the district grow year over year. In fact, the district has 898 more students this year than in the 2014-2015 school year, for a 23.7% hike in enrollment numbers. Teays Valley has not approved new open enrollment students for the past three years but does extend open enrollment to staff only. “We have the same number of buildings as almost 10 years ago. We built well for...
Point Pleasant announces plans for Harmon Park renovation
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In celebration of the Opening Day of Point Pleasant Youth Baseball League, the City of Point Pleasant has announced the beginning of the Harmon Park Renovation Project. This announcement marks a significant investment into recreational activities for the youth of not only the community but for the surrounding areas, according […]
Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes of traffic in Nitro
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – Two lanes of traffic are shut down in Nitro after a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of 36th Street in Nitro. Three vehicles were involved. Dispatchers say the middle and eastbound lanes of 36th Street are currently closed […]
Tractor-trailer crash knocks out power in Mason County
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Appalachian Power crews are working to restore power to more than 1,000 customers in Mason County after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on a country road. According to the Mason County Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the incident happened along Leon Baden Road, approximately half a mile from […]
Blenko, local artist team up for new collection released Monday
MILTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Blenko Glass has rolled out a new collection designed by a well-known local artist. A series of owl pieces designed by Ravenswood native Don Pendleton were released for sale Monday. The collection features owls in three different colors and two different sizes, plus a sundial design.
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