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Overdose Rapid Response Team Reports Early Successes to Huntington Council Members

As a result of two grants, Huntington now has a Quick Response Team (QRT) following up on victims who overdose, encouraging them to enter treatment programs.  Read more

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Romance Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of online romance scams, which have been reported by several Ohioans in recent weeks. Read more

Marshall to host Open to All celebration Feb. 13

 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -  In celebration of its recent Open to All status, Marshall University will host an event from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, to highlight resources that embody the university’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Read more

Marshall University receives $1 million in-kind contribution for fight against addiction

Healthy Connections, a multi-partner group addressing the opioid addiction problem in western West Virginia and spearheaded by Marshall University and Marshall Health, has received a $1 million, in-kind gift from Quality Insights, a national health care company headquartered in Charleston. Read more

MU Digital Forensics and Information Assurance program joins the National CyberWatch Center

Marshall University’s digital forensics and information assurance program has joined the National CyberWatch Center, a consortium of higher education institutions, schools, businesses and government agencies that collaborate to advance cybersecurity education and strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce. Read more

Marshall to host recital celebrating Japanese musical traditions and trends

Marshall University’s Japanese Program in the Department of Modern Languages has organized a musical celebration of Japanese culture. It will present “Masayo Ishigure and Koto 360º Recital” Friday, March 9, at Smith Recital Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Read more

Mexican national with federal drug convictions pleads guilty to immigration crime at Huntington Federal Court

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Mexican national pled guilty  to an immigration crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Nahum Ortiz-Perez, also known as Oscar Marin-Trujillo, 30, entered his guilty plea to illegally reentering the United States. U.S. Attorney Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Milton Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read more

Five defendants plead guilty for roles in federal heroin conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five defendants implicated in a federal heroin conspiracy pled guilty , announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Read more

Murder Warrant Issued Following Sunday Morning Bar Shooting

A murder warrant has been issued following the death of Brent A. Jackson, 31, at Rehmy's Lounge, 611 4th Avenue. First reports of the shooting began at about 2:20 a.m. , according to Interim Huntington Police Chief Hank Dial. Read more

League of Women Voters Will Meet Feb. 17

The League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area and Delta Sigma Theta will meet at the West Huntington Library, 901-14th Street West, Huntington, WV, 10 am, Saturday, February 17. Read more

Huntington Council Agenda and Budget Sessions Announced

Huntington City Council has a short agenda for its Feb. 12 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Due to the short agenda, the work session will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Read more

CRIME LOG: Man Shot in Leg on Bridge Street

Huntington Police are investigating a man shot in the leg in the 500 block of Bridge Street in Guyandotte about 7:45 p.m. Sunday Feb.11 . No additional details are known. His injuries are not believed life threatening. 

Police are continuing to look for Daniel Battle, of Charleston, in connection with the death of Brent Jackson at Rehmy's Bar just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police are seeking tips on Battle's location. They may be contacted at 304 696 4444 or 911. Read more

Huntington Opioid Epidemic Resource Fair Set for Feb. 13

A resource fair connecting faith leaders with local providers who work to address the opioid epidemic will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 10 a.m. to noon at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, located at 1135 5th Ave., in Huntington. Read more

CRIME LOG: HPD Makes Arrests for Possession, Outstanding Warrants

Huntington Police arrested three for possession of a controlled substance and executed four warrants in the Feb. 8 and early Feb. 9 timeframe.  Read more

Lawrence County Sheriff Advisory to Protect Against Burglars

Lawrence County , Ohio , Sheriff Jeff Lawless issued an advisory for protection of citizens' belongings from burglaries. The steps apply not simply to residents of Lawrence County.  Read more

City Hall No Longer Parking Meter Ticket Pay Venue

City Hall no longer accepts Municipal Parking Board issued parking meter tickets, parking lot violations or boot fees. However, there are several convenient ways you can pay: Read more

Bookstore to celebrate Dr. Seuss next Saturday

The Marshall University Bookstore will have an advance celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon at the bookstore, which is located in the Memorial Student Center on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

First Sentry Bancshares Shareholders vote to approved merger agreement with WesBanco

Huntington, WV, February 9, 2018: First Sentry Bancshares, Inc. (“First Sentry) (OTC Pink: FTSB), the holding company of First Sentry Bank, Inc., announced that at a special meeting of First Sentry’s shareholders held today,  99% of the shareholders voted to approve the merger of First Sentry with and into WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) (Nasdaq: WSBC). Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades

(MARIETTA, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging that for decades, DuPont released a toxic chemical from its plant on the Ohio River, despite knowing the risks it posed to Ohio’s citizens and natural resources.  Read more

W.Va. AG Reminds Consumers to Exercise Caution When Using Online Dating Services

CRIME LOG: Huntington Police Officers Continue Making Drug Possession Arrests

Huntington Police have made three more arrests on Feb. 7 and early Feb. 8 for possession of a controlled substance. A man and woman were charged at about 1:15 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 2500 block of Collis Avenue. The female also had an outstanding warrant. Read more

Westmoreland Woman Dies from Wednesday Shooting

A woman "accidentally" shot in the face Wednesday morning Feb. 7 in the 4000 block of Piedmont Road has died of her injuries. Read more

Huntington Police Make 7th Avenue Drug Bust

Two people were arrested on drug charges Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, following the execution of a search warrant in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue. Read more

West Virginia revenues at 99 percent of estimates for the fiscal year

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – At the seven-month mark in the fiscal year, West Virginia’s cumulative overall General Revenue Fund collections are running at 99 percent of estimates despite a slowdown in collections last month. Read more

Hurricane felon pleads guilty to federal gun charge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Hurricane man pleaded guilty  to a federal gun crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Brandon Pistore, 34, entered his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the St. Albans Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Read more

Tip Leads to Arrest of Man Accused of Decapitation of Woman

A call to Huntington 911 has lead to the arrest of a man accused in the September 2017 murder of Carrie Jo Worrell Wood portions of whose dismembered body were found by a fisherman in the Ohio River.  Read more

CRIME LOG: 430 grams of Pink Fentanyl Seized; One Arrest, Two Run

Huntington Police and the FBI Violent Crime Task Force have seized 430 grams of pink fentanyl (about 4,300 doses of the deadly elephant tranquilizer) , $11,000 in cash, three guns, heroin, oxycontin, and marijuana from a residence in the 1200 block of Tenth Avenue.  Read more

WVU Parkersburg offers single parent support group for students

Parkersburg, W.Va. 2/7/18 – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Counseling and Disability Services Division has established a Single Parents SUPPORT (Single United Parents Persevere Open-Heartedly and Respectfully Together) group for single parents on campus. Read more

Cabell Commission Sued for Retaliatory Discharge, Civil Rights Violations

A former Cabell County employee has sued the County Commission, Phyllis Smith (County Clerk) and Beth Thompson (County Administrator) for retaliatory discharge and first amendment civil rights violations. The allegations stem from an investigation by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (OPA) which began in September 2017. Read more

Marshall University to present events exploring Appalachian identity

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University is presenting a series of events exploring Appalachian identity. Read more

CRIME LOG: Four Arrested on Drug Possession Charges

Huntington Police made four controlled substance possession arrests Feb. 5 & 6, according to an HPD print out from Feb. 6. Read more

Precautionary Elective Surgery Moratorium Continues from Granular Particles Found in Trays

Cabell Huntington Hospital has  extended the suspension of  elective surgeries at its main operating room, labor and delivery bay, endoscopy suites and its surgery suite after the Jan. 30  discovery of "granular particles" on a small number of sterile trays. Read more

Ohio Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tax Scams

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to avoid scams this tax season. Since January, the Attorney General’s Office has received about 190 reports of tax-related scams. Read more