Wayne Residents without Water Two Weeks After Oil Leak

Wayne residents without water two weeks after oil leak

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Two weeks ago, an oil leak from an Appalachian Power substation left residents in parts of Wayne County without water. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has been leading the charge in the cleanup effort, while the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) has been partnering with local leaders [...]

Wayne continues water testing; 2 oil containment devices damaged by weather

WAYNE — Two containment booms being used to clean oil out of the Town of Wayne’s water supply were damaged over the weekend by the severe winter storm that began Saturday evening.

Businesses adjust as 'do not consume' water order continues

WAYNE — Businesses have been adjusting how they operate as they face continuing challenges in the wake of the oil spill that led to a "do not consume" order for Wayne water customers. The Wayne County News sat down on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with supervisor Sis Clay and evening manager Tiny Manns of Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House at 224 Keyser St. in Wayne to learn how the water situation was impacting the restaurant.