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Gallia County man 'found safe' by deputies following search
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — UPDATED - 5:00 p.m., 5/11/24. Deputies have located the Gallia County man who went missing Saturday morning. Howard Moore, 86, was found at about 4:30 p.m. and is reportedly doing well following a search after a missing persons report was issued earlier in the day, according to a post from the sheriff's office.
Stout defense helps guide Athens to a Sectional championship blowout of Meigs
THE PLAINS — Beating a divisional rival twice in a season is hard enough, it’s not often that you get the opportunity to complete a three-game sweep on the year. For an Athens team that ran rampant through the Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio this year, it was just another day on the diamond. Behind a complete game effort from Noah Sincoff on the mound and some nifty defense behind him, the Bulldogs were able to smother Meigs en route to a 7-1 victory in the Sectional championship...
Traveling WV: Farmhouse Market Finds
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Being in the realty business was a huge advantage for Donna and Chris Chatfield when they were searching for a building for their new venture in 2022. The couple regularly flip houses and were instantly smitten when they spotted the old OJ Morrison home place in Ripley.
Softball Recap: Ironton has no trouble against Meigs
Ironton stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-5 margin over the Meigs Marauders. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ironton. Ironton got a massive performance out of Graycie Brammer, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three...
Two injured in Kanawha County crash
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning in Cross Lanes, officials said. The two-vehicle crash was reported near Shannon Drive and Washington Street West, according to Metro 911. The road was closed for about 30 minutes but has since reopened. Both drivers...
Ripley forces winner-takes-all game with 7-2 sectional win against Hurricane
RIPLEY – On the verge of elimination, Ripley’s baseball team made the most of the opportunity and survived to play another day with a 7-2 sectional win against Hurricane at home. After losing to the Redskins two days earlier by a score of 3-1, the Vikings got up early to ensure a rematch the next day for the sectional crown.
Three-vehicle crash delays traffic on I-64
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – A crash on I-64 West shut down one lane of westbound traffic Thursday afternoon. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:35 p.m. Thursday at the Nitro entrance ramp of I-64W. Dispatchers say three vehicles were involved. No one was injured in the crash, according to dispatchers. […]
Class AA Track: Winfield boys regain title, girls win fifth in a row
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Both Class AA state track championship trophies will once again reside at Winfield High School. The Winfield boys pulled away from defending champion Point Pleasant late on Saturday afternoon, claiming their first title since 2022. The Generals were paced by individual high point champion Justin Lipscomb....
Authorities seeking man who urinated in courthouse elevator
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Law enforcement is currently attempting to locate an individual who purportedly urinated in a public courthouse elevator. The news came by way of a statement from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department which included photographs of the wanted subject. “This fella just urinated in our public elevator at the courthouse,” said the […]
Class A Track: Buffalo and Williamstown defend state titles
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2023 Class A state champions will hold their titles for at least another year. The Buffalo boys and Williamstown girls each cleared the hundred-point plateau to win state track championships on Saturday. Buffalo pulled away late to win their second consecutive title. Nicholas Pitchford earned...
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