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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 […]
Meigs County Deputy Medically Airlifted, Two Arrested After Traffic Stop Incident
Reedsville, Meigs County – A routine traffic stop conducted by deputies from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office took a dangerous turn on Pine Tree Drive in Reedsville on Saturday evening around 6:30 PM. According to reports from deputies, upon being pulled over, the female occupant of the vehicle...
Last round of frost for a while in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky
(WOWK) – Another cooler night is expected in the region, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that this could be our last round of frost for a while in the lowlands of Appalachia. Frost Advisories are in effect tonight in Athens and Vinton Counties. Gardeners in areas of southeastern Ohio may want to bring their plants […]
Hocking County resident celebrated as Jenco Award recipient
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — Hocking County resident Andrea “Andy” Jones was honored for going above and beyond in service to others, during an April 20 ceremony at The Blakeslee Center in Middleport, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Jones was among five Appalachian Ohioans celebrated as 2023 Jenco Award recipients. The Jenco Awards recognize unsung heroes who, outside of their paid positions, give their time, talent and passion in ways that contribute to quality of life in Appalachian Ohio. Recipients...
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment ‘Steel Magnolias’ on Mother’s Day weekend
POMEROY, Ohio (WTAP) - ‘Steel Magnolias’ will be on stage at Wolfe Mountain Entertainment on Mother’s Day weekend. The show is similar to the classic movie but it will have their own twist on it, which will focus on the female relationships that come out of it.
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 […]
University of Rio Grande relaunches football, adds marching band
RIO GRANDE, OH (WOWK) – After a 75-year hiatus, football is returning to the University of Rio Grand and Rio Grande Community College, and they’re also bringing in a marching band! Officials from the university announced the return of Rio’s football program. This venture will be the debut of a RedStorm football team, as Rio’s […]
Pomeroy Fire Department receives state award
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s highest honors during the state’s 43rd annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards ceremony. The event took place earlier Wednesday at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus. Approximately 300 individuals, including state officials, first responders, family members of honorees and the general public attended the ceremony, which takes place each year to...
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 […]
Learn about wildlife programs at workshop
The Athens and Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District offices are joining forces to present an Educator’s Workshop on May 29. Workshop check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. and the workshop will end at 4 p.m. This one day workshop is open to formal public school teachers and non-formal homeschool and summer camp teachers alike. Participants will be introduced to the nationally acclaimed Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Project WET programs. Educators will come away from the workshop with a three manual toolkit of practical lesson...
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