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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...
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 […]
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...
West Virginia primary election set for May 14
PARKERSBURG — The primary election for the State of West Virginia and in Wood County will be held May 14. The county will have 43 voting locations open on Election Day to cover 71 voting precincts, said Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales. “All the locations will be open (Election...
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.
No basis for leniency in case for Deem after violating terms of probation
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. — Amber L. Deem, 36, of Elizabeth, W.Va., appeared for a final probation revocation hearing on April 9. Attorney Keith White said his client admitted to six violations, petitioning the court to allow probation with sanctions imposed; as Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney confirmed the defendant did violate terms and conditions.
High Points of the Valley
* Wirt County native Jessica Lynch is taking on a new role, and it is one that will make a difference for military women across the state. She will lead a new program that focuses on women veterans, through the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs. “(Lynch) stepped up for this nation and now you are stepping up again for West Virginia and stepping up for women veterans who need help,” said Gov. Jim Justice, upon announcing the position. No spotlight-seeker, Lynch let others do most of the talking during the announcement, but she did show what is important to her. “I hope to be able to work with (women veterans) and get them anything they are lacking or that they are needing at this point,” she said. Few are better equipped to reach out to veterans with a broad range of needs than the former prisoner of war. It is good to know her service will continue for those desperately in need of support here at home.
Mushrooms, Ecstasy, Promethazine, 3lbs of marijuana, THC vapes confiscated during traffic stop
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man faces possession-related charges following a Tuesday traffic stop during which an array of prohibited substances was discovered by law enforcement. According to the Ravenswood Police Department, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, officers with the Ravensw2ood PD facilitated a traffic stop on a blue Mazda which was traveling on […]
One dead, injuries reported following West Virginia crash
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person is dead and injuries have been reported following a multi-vehicle crash in West Virginia. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, April 14, 2024, at 2:47 PM, a complaint was received by Wood County 911 of a three-vehicle collision that occurred at mile marker 6, eastbound […]
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