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Missing man sought in Mason County last seen in Ohio River
POINT PLEASANT, WV (WOWK) – Authorities in Point Pleasant are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to Mason County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Bryant, Daniel Higginbotham was last seen near the Ohio River just north of the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. He was reported missing Tuesday. Higginbotham, 40, of Point Pleasant, […]
Jackson Twp. authorities rescue man, 2 cats from burning home
JACKSON TWP. – Police and firefighters rescued a homeowner and two cats from a house fire earlier this week. Jackson Fire Chief Tim Berczik said the blaze was reported shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday along Harbor Drive NW. There was heavy smoke and flames coming from the front-side windows of the attached garage...
Public comment period open for State Route 32 bridge rehabilitation
CHILLICOTHE — As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 32 in Jackson County. It is proposed to rehabilitate the bridge on State Route 32 between Cove Road and Buckeye Church Road in Jackson County. The project is located in the rural area of Scioto Township. The project will not require...
Athens' softball completes comeback victory over Vinton County
THE PLAINS — When you get your opportunities, you have to take advantage of them. Going up against one of the better pitchers in the area in Jordyn Zinn, Athens would struggle against the thrower, facing a deficit against Vinton County before the Vikings decided to take the pitcher out. That one change would help allow the Bulldogs (11-6, 7-4 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio) to score three runs in the final two innings, securing a 4-2 victory over Vinton County at home in the end. ...
Defensive mishaps plague Spartans in shutout senior day loss
ALBANY — Not every senior day game has a happy ending. That was the unfortunate reality for the Alexander baseball team, whose senior day ended with a shutout loss to the visiting Marietta Tigers, with the Spartans losing 6-0. Alexander (7-10) just wasn’t able to get anything going on either side of the ball, mustering just two hits while also accounting for six different errors in the field. Camron Oberholzer...
Rio Grande Community College receives grant for new multi-use center in McArthur
McArthur, Ohio – More than 100 local and state-level community leaders joined Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday morning at the future home of Rio Grande’s McArthur Center. The Governor announced that Rio will be receiving a $12,000,000 grant from the state’s Appalachian Community Grant Program. Spanning 22,000 square...
Rita Nguyen, Sue Powell seek dismissal of Common Pleas complaint; file petition in Appeals Court
Nelsonville residents Rita Nguyen and Carol “Sue” Powell asked Athens County Common Pleas Court to dismiss their case against the city and council members. Attorney Joshua Brown of Hillard, who represents the pair, filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on Friday morning. However, this doesn’t mean Nguyen and Powell’s case to sit on council is over. On April 26, Brown filed a petition for writ of quo warranto with the...
Man arrested in stabbing incident
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A man was arrested after a stabbing in McArthur, Ohio, that sent a person to a Columbus hospital. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wyman Park in McArthur, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office said. Bradley Day, 32, of Circleville, is charged with...
Round' the Town: Happy Birthday Norman Gilliland
Rugged Earth Outfitters in the Kroger Plaza is going out of business. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I read something all daughters should take to heart-Daughters should take mom out for fun at least one time a month. This time should be set aside to relax, unwind, and spend quality time together. You don’t get these chances back! New in Jackson on Huron Street is Top Tier Kustomz, an auto...
Plans released for city park upgrade
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Parts of Harmon Park in Point Pleasant are in need of an upgrade. On Wednesday, Point Pleasant City Councilman Cody Greathouse took WSAZ on a tour of the park as it stands now. We saw cracked tennis courts, broken lamp posts, broken glass and trash everywhere.
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