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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...
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 […]
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 […]
Missing West Virginia woman found safe
A West Virginia woman who has been missing for more than three days, after last being seen in Pilot Mountain, has been found safe in a Virginia hotel, according to her daughter. Sarah Minney Wright, of Roane County, West Virginia, was reported missing by her daughter, Lexi Wright, of Havelock, on Sunday. At the time, she said her mother was traveling from West Virginia to Havelock, which is in the eastern portion of North Carolina, near Morehead City, and had stayed overnight at a hotel...
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.
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,...
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...
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.
Native plant nursery owner talks problems with invasive plants in West Virginia
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Thirteen years ago, sisters Jennifer Johnson and Sonia Bingham decided to start their own native plant nursery in Richfield, Ohio, after noticing a need in the restoration industry for native plant suppliers. “We actually started this business for the ecological restoration industry, because they weren’t doing projects...
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.
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 […]
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