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DOJ Resolves ADA WV Investigation

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced that it reached an agreement with the State of West Virginia to resolve its conclusion that there is reasonable cause to believe the State violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by unnecessarily institutionalizing children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders in residential treatment facilities instead of providing them in-home and community-based mental health services. Read more

Marshall student awarded scholarship from West Virginia Speech Language Hearing Foundation

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University communication disorders student Jessica Sayre was recently awarded a statewide scholarship from the West Virginia Speech Language Hearing (WVSH) Foundation. The scholarship, valued at $1,000, was awarded to one student at Marshall and one student at West Virginia University. Read more

Huntington has a nervous Monday; Shots and Rumors

A man found shot to death in the 1900 block of Third Avenue has been identified. Huntington Police Chief Hank Dial identified  Alvin Jamal Vicks, 30, of Detroit ,who was found about 3:30 a.m. near City National Bank. Read more

Two Detroit Men Plead Guilty to intent to Distribute Heroin in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Detroit men who were caught with heroin last year pled guilty to federal charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Drevonte Larnielle Patterson, 21, and Christian Vincent Keith Gordon, 22, both entered guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute heroin in federal court in Huntington.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Huntington Police Department. Read more

Three Defendants Sentenced in Huntington for Federal Drug Offenses

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – – Three defendants who committed drug offenses last year in Huntington were sentenced Monday in federal court, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. 

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Attorney General Morrisey, Broad Coalition Urges FCC Take Action Against Robocalls, Caller ID Spoofing

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined 42 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to take further action to stop the growing proliferation of illegal robocalls and spoofing. Read more

Finance Committee to Hear user Fee Report

An inquiry by WSAZ TV concerning city user fee expenditures will receive disclosures during the Finance Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 13. Councilwoman Joyce Clark asked for the presentation after declining to answer the broadcaster's questions until after the administration prepared a report Read more

Recollection Continues at Charleston's Clay Center

Students who were enrolled in Marshall University’s ART 481, Special Topics: Museum Curatorial Practice, course have collaborated with the Juliet Art Museum at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, to create the exhibition, recollection.  Read more

Weekly Opioids Roundup: Trump Administration Making Historic Progress in Opioids Fight

A report issued by ONDCP this week outlines the progress the Trump Administration has made in the past year to curb addiction and tackle the opioid crisis through prevention, interdiction, and treatment. Read more

Huntington City Council, Finance Committee Meet Monday

Huntington City Council meets Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. The Work Session will be at 7 p.m.  Read more

Secretary of State’s “Business Startup Wizard” Wins National StateScoop® Award for “State IT Innovation of the Year”

National Harbor, MD.—StateScoop® is an international online magazine that reports on news and events that impact the technology decisions made by federal, state and local governments.  Agency heads, government officials and technology professionals throughout the world consider StateScoop® a trusted news source. The well-respected platform brings together technology leaders and innovators from government, academia and industry to identify best practices and ways to improve state and local government. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Seeks To Shut Down Fraudulent Kanawha County Contractor

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed suit Thursday seeking to block a Kanawha County contractor from any future work in the area of home improvement. Read more

Attorney Thomas Scarr Elected Vice President of West Virginia State Bar

Huntington, W.Va., <May 9, 2019>:  Jenkins Fenstermaker Member Attorney Thomas E. Scarr was recently elected to the position of Vice President of the West Virginia State Bar. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine to host Standing Out in Our Field 6 on June 1

PROCTORVILLE, Ohio – Marshall University [jcesom.marshall.edu]Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will host its sixth annual Standing Out in Our Field event, Saturday, June 1. This unique outdoor dining experience draws hundreds to a picturesque setting on a farm in rural Proctorville, Ohio, to raise funds for medical student scholarships. Read more

Marshall University unveils commemorative plaque today at research celebration

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert this afternoon joined Vice President for Research John M. Maher, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Chairman Michael J. Farrell and university mascot Marco to unveil a plaque commemorating the university’s climb in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Read more

Measles Prevention Begins with Vaccination

Hurricane, WV – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that as of May 3, 2019, there have been 764 confirmed cases of measles in 23 states this year. This is the highest number of cases in the U.S. since measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Read more

SHELLY’S WORLD: Fiction The Happy Store – The Break Room

Clementine’s energy is at low ebb in her 15th adventure at The Happy Store.

 

Lights! Camera! Action! Read more

Public Safety Meeting Monday , May 20

There will be a meeting of the Public Safety Committee on Monday, May 20, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. regarding the following: Read more

June Harless Center inducts five into Hall Of Fame

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development, part of Marshall University’s College of Education and Professional Development, held its annual Harless Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Monday, May 6.  Read more

Federal Judge Convicts Mason County Man of Carjacking and Firearms Offense

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Mason County man who threatened two employees of the Putnam Public Service District with a machinegun and stole their company truck last year in Teays Valley was convicted  after a one-day bench trial of multiple federal offenses.  Justin Michael Wilson, 20, was convicted of carjacking and using, carrying, and brandishing a machinegun during and in relation to a crime of violence.  Read more

Cabell County Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Income Benefits

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  A Huntington woman entered a guilty plea to the felony offense of fraudulently obtaining Social Security Income benefits, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Linda Crabtree, 54, faces up to 5 years of incarceration when she is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2019.  She will also be required to pay restitution back to the United States Treasury.  United States Attorney Mike Stuart praised the work of the United States Social Security Administration-Office of Inspector General. Read more

Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime - Defendant Intended to Distribute Over 196 Grams of Powerful Carfentanil in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Ohio man pled guilty  to a federal drug trafficking crime, announced U. S. Attorney Mike Stuart.  Martel Trayvelle Easton, 21, of Akron, pled guilty to possessing with intent to distribute over 196 grams of carfentanil. Carfentanil is a form of fentanyl but 100 times more powerful, and 10,000 times more powerful than morphine. It is used as an elephant tranquilizer, and is commonly mixed with heroin and known on the street as “pink heroin.” Read more

School of Pharmacy to celebrate its fourth graduating class

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—The Marshall University School of Pharmacy will hold its fourth graduation and investiture at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center located at 925 4th Avenue in Huntington. Read more

Marshall School of Nursing to hold Recognition Ceremony for 111 graduates May 9

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University School of Nursing will hold its Nursing Recognition Ceremony for 111 graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Christ Temple Church in Huntington. Read more

ONDCP Announces New Grant Applications for Drug-Free Communities Program

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the application for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants is now open.

Approximately 150 grants totaling more than $18.75 million will be awarded to new community-based coalitions addressing youth substance use across the country. This funding is part of the $100 million appropriated by Congress in FY 2019 to support ONDCP’s signature prevention program, which includes more than 500 existing DFC coalitions. Read more

Paving Forum Thursday in Huntington

The public is invited to a forum regarding the City of Huntington’s pavement management program.

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Local Design Team attends international Trade Show

The design team at Copper Leaf Interior Design, recently attended the Spring 2019 International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina. Read more

Kindred Communications wins multiple West Virginia Broadcasters Association Awards

WCMI 92.7 & 98.5 the Planet was named Best Rock Station for the second year in row at the 2019 West Virginia Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Banquet.

 Erik Raines, 92.7 & 98.5 the Planet program director, said he was honored to be recognized in back-to-back years. Read more

Tri-State Radio Legends gather Tuesday for their 3rd annual reunion

Kindred Communications is proud to host the 3rd annual Radio Legends Reunion, a luncheon and get-together scheduled to take place from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, May 7th at the Kindred Capital Building, 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Read more

Region 2 Workforce Offering Summer Employment Opportunities

Huntington, W.Va., <May 3rd, 2019>:  The Region 2 Workforce Investment Board is offering summer employment opportunities for 18 to 24 year old out-of-school youth and transitional-eligible seasonal temporary contract workers. These positions pay $9.00 per hour.  The employment period is between June 3rd, 2019 and September 27th, 2019. Read more

Executive Session Teleconference for Independent Living

The WV Statewide Independent Living Council (WVSILC) will be meeting by conference call on Monday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. – the Council will immediately go into Executive Session, which is closed to the public (and everyone but voting members), and will open the meeting to the public when the Executive Session adjourns. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Global Phone Scam

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning state residents of a massive, internationally-based telephone scam with the potential to cost mobile phone users thousands of dollars. Read more

Create Your State Stops May 17 in West Huntington

West Huntington has been selected as one of five West Virginia communities to host the Create Your State Tour in May.

The towns were selected based on their interest, capacity and drive for arts-based community development. The program is sponsored by Central City On-Trac, Unlimited Future, the Central City Antiques District, Cabell-Huntington CVB and a variety of Huntington organizations and is hosted by Alias14W, which is anchoring arts development in West Huntington. Read more