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It is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, here are the signs of abuse

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It is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, here are the signs of abuse

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – June is elder abuse awareness month, and one local organization wants you to know what to look for if you suspect elder abuse. Newswatch spoke to Princeton Health Care about what people need to watch out for concerning elder abuse. Emily Mounts, Director of Social Services and Admissions at Princeton Health Care, says there are several things to watch out for. First, is a person showing any unusual bruising, something that …Read Article

Woman arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Oak Hill

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Woman arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Oak Hill

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Nicholas County woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, along with indications of drug distribution activity. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on June 3 when Cpl. J.M. Pauley of the Oak Hill Police Department observed a gold Chrysler sedan traveling well below the speed limit on U.S. Route …Read Article

White Oak Rail Trail Expo returns for summer fun

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White Oak Rail Trail Expo returns for summer fun

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The beloved White Oak Rail Trail Expo returns this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a fun-filled family day. There will be 170 vendors (local and five other states), from food to unique crafts, local organizations, and live entertainment. It’s a great summer kickoff. “It’s a really good community activity for the vendors themselves to get to know one another, but then also the community to get to know them and have a goo…Read Article

Illinois man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to introduce contraband into a federal prison

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to introduce contraband into a federal prison. Court documents state that on February 1, 2024, 22-year-old Miguel Angel Aleman-Piceno went to the fence at FCI McDowell with a backpack and a duffle bag with a drone and camouflaged packages. These packages had 4 cell phones, chargers, phone cards, marijuana, and tobacco. Aleman-Piceno confirmed that he and his co-defendant, …Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Fayette County woman charged in drug-impaired crash that injured two

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and causing a head-on crash that left two people injured. The incident occurred Thursday, May 29, around 1:21 p.m. on Prudence Road near Oak Hill. .u9f49f22140ccc19335e58c4a49599344 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; backgrou…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Stronger Storms Tomorrow; Nice Start to June

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will bring some afternoon showers before the second disturbance of the week comes through tomorrow with some heavier rain totals within the next 48 hours. The graphic above shows a projection of the next 48 hours of rainfall, showing around three quarters of an inch to an inch of rain falling mainly on Friday. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the details: Tomorrow’s disturbance will also bring some strong to seve…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Animal cruelty complaint leads to multiple arrests

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – An animal cruelty complaint results in multiple arrests in Fayette County. According to court documents, on Tuesday May 20, 2025, Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies along with Animal Control were dispatched to a home at 109 Allman Street in Oak Hill, WV. According to officers, residents Cody Golden and Angel Miller did not want to allow them into the home but agreed to bring the animals out individually. After further invest…Animal Cruelty · Oak Hill Read Article

Dozens of Starving Animals, Some Dead Found in Oak Hill Home

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A disturbing case of animal neglect unfolded Tuesday morning after law enforcement and animal control officers responded to a home on Allman Street following an animal cruelty complaint. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, K-9 Corporal J.M. Wickline and Animal Control arrived at 109 Allman Street around 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, where they encountered residents Cody Golden and Angel Miller. The two …Animal Cruelty · Oak Hill Read Article

Rain Pattern Continues; Change Coming to Start June

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will continue the damp and sloppy weather pattern we’ve seen since the beginning of the week. The low pressure passing through our area will bring more showers and isolated storms, continuing the same old cycle we’ve seen basically all month. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the full forecast: The rain will continue into the rest of the work week. Scattered showers and storms will develop on the backend of today’…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Rainy Days Continue; Better Start to Summer

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Showers and a few storms will once again bring soaking rain and gusty winds to the region all day long. Thankfully, 2-3″ of rain would be needed within an hour to start flash flooding, giving us plenty of room for beneficial rainfall such as what we’ll see today. Ponding of water in vulnerable areas is the main concern for this low-pressure system, still. However, the start of June is trending to be drier than average, se…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Keep kids safe by preventing them from being in a car alone

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- In 2024, 39 children died of heat stroke after being left in a hot vehicle. These situations are preventable. To help prevent this from happening, here are some tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. First and foremost, which many say would be the obvious advice, is never leave your child unattended for any length of time. Make a habit of always checking your backseat before locking your car and walkin…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

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