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Man arrested after violently assaulting juvenile
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A juvenile is recovering after being violently assaulted at Peach Creek trailhead in Logan County. On June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:45 AM, Deputies J.L. Isaacs and C.CB Frye of the Logan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an assault at Logan Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival, the […]
Logan, W.Va. cuts back on ambulance services amid $1M financial shortfall
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Logan Emergency Ambulance Service Authority will cut back on the ambulances it runs and overtime hours to try to erase about $1 million in red ink. The coalfield operation and many other rural ambulances are experiencing problems with retention, recruitment and reimbursement. Running a...
Review: Mount Gay Embraces a Unique Distillation
What we’re drinking: Mount Gay Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression. Where it’s from: Mount Gay, located on the northernmost tip of Barbados, is the world’s oldest commercial rum distillery. Founded in 1703, the brand is now under the Rémy Cointreau drinks umbrella. Why we’re...
Paint Creek Road shut down after accident
GALLAGHER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A traffic accident in the Gallagher area has left a roadway shut down for an extended period according to authorities. The Pratt Volunteer Fire Department reports that drivers are being turned away at the mouth of Paint Creek early on Monday following an apparent vehicle accident. While the exact nature of […]
Woman arrested after skinny dipping at random home
LYNCO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is arrested and charged after going to a home completely naked trying to force her way in and then decided to take a swim. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at approximately 11 am, Deputy H. Walker, responded to a report of trespassing in the Lynco area of […]
Oceana municipal election results
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The residents of Oceana went to the polls on Tuesday to elect municipal representatives and to vote for or against an ordinance. The unofficial election results are as follows: For Mayor: Tom Evans Jr: 115 votes Don Morgan: 24 votes For Recorder: Jim Cook: 110 votes For Council (5 members): Tammy […]
‘This is recovery’: At annual softball tournament, coalfields recovery community shares hope
DANVILLE — Last Friday afternoon, the sun was bright at Lick Creek Park as dozens of softball players from four coalfield counties took to the baseball fields to continue a one-of-a-kind annual tradition for the 11th year. Among the players and their supporters were judges, prosecutors, peer recovery coaches, law enforcement officers, clients for recovery […] The post ‘This is recovery’: At annual softball tournament, coalfields recovery community shares hope appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson participates in SRDRC softball tournament
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia was part of the roster, along with other office staff, on Friday for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament. The tournament took place for the eleventh year beginning at 9:15am at the Lick […]
WV State Police release statement on malicious wounding investigation
KANAWHA COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police have released a statement regarding a malicious wounding investigation Investigation in Kanawha County. The statement is as follows: “On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 8:08 pm, Trooper. L.A. Wriston, and Trooper. N.J. Adams responded to RJ’s Recycling at 7090 East Dupont Avenue near the […] The post WV State Police release statement on malicious wounding investigation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Wyoming County Board of Education to discuss worker’s compensation at upcoming meeting
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Wyoming County Board of Education will meet on Thursday for an upcoming meeting. Set to begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the upcoming meeting of the Wyoming County Board of Education will see discussion of multiple items outlined in the BOE agenda. These will include Consideration […]
Man claiming to be WV State Trooper is arrested for acting erratic
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man claiming to be a WV State Trooper is facing charges after he was at a church walking around with a silver gun and acting erratic. On the morning of Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, Sergeant Tyler Sizemore and Deputy Hunter Walker responded to numerous calls from the Wyoming County […]
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