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Wastewater treatment plant expansion underway in Huntington after groundbreaking

HUNTINGTON — Ground was broken Wednesday on the largest municipal wastewater project in the state — the most significant of the Huntington Water Quality Board’s efforts to upgrade the city’s water and sewer system.Wayne, West Virginia · Wayne Read Article

Fort Gay Police Department grows with addition of patrolman, cruiser

FORT GAY — The Fort Gay Police Department recently gained both a new patrolman and a new police cruiser.Wayne, West Virginia · Wayne Read Article

UMWA continues under new leadership: Sanson takes over for Cecil Roberts

For the first time in three decades, there’s a new leader atop the United Mine Workers of America. Cecil Roberts officially retired from his position as UMWA president, the union announced Oct. 30, 2025 after his successor, Brian Sanson was sworn in as his successor, a step up from what had been his role as secretary-treasurer.Wayne, West Virginia · Wayne Read Article

Heritage Farm creates year-round snow for upcoming addition

HUNTINGTON — Despite the sunshine and above-freezing temperatures, snow was falling at Heritage Farm Museum and Village on Thursday as crews completed a vital step toward opening a new year-round snow park.Wayne, West Virginia · Wayne Read Article

Sewer rate increase effective date, public hearing on comprehensive plan upcoming in Ceredo

CEREDO — Customers in the Town of Ceredo will face another sewer-rate increase starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, as the final step in the four-phase increase approved by council years ago goes into effect.Wayne, West Virginia · Wayne Read Article

Wayne Co. Health Department discusses pertussis outbreak

WAYNE — During the Monday, Nov. 10 meeting of the Wayne County Health Department, health officials gave updates and recommendations regarding outbreaks of pertussis — or whooping cough — happening around the state and locally.Whooping Cough · Wayne See the Story

Marshall Fountain Ceremony to feature daughter of businessman who died in plane crash

HUNTINGTON — Michele Craig, daughter of Michael Prestera, a local businessman who died in the Marshall University plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970, will serve as keynote speaker of the 55th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony at noon Friday, Nov. 14.Aviation Accidents · Wayne See the Story

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Morrisey aims to get Woody Williams memorialized at US Capitol

Fort Gay creates new committees, appoints members

Kenova vigil honors 'Marshall 75' on 55th anniversary of plane crash

Wastewater treatment plant expansion underway in Huntington after groundbreaking

Fort Gay Police Department grows with addition of patrolman, cruiser

UMWA continues under new leadership: Sanson takes over for Cecil Roberts

Heritage Farm creates year-round snow for upcoming addition

Sewer rate increase effective date, public hearing on comprehensive plan upcoming in Ceredo

Wayne Co. Health Department discusses pertussis outbreak

Marshall Fountain Ceremony to feature daughter of businessman who died in plane crash

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Morrisey aims to get Woody Williams memorialized at US Capitol

Fort Gay creates new committees, appoints members

Kenova vigil honors 'Marshall 75' on 55th anniversary of plane crash

Wastewater treatment plant expansion underway in Huntington after groundbreaking

Fort Gay Police Department grows with addition of patrolman, cruiser

UMWA continues under new leadership: Sanson takes over for Cecil Roberts

Heritage Farm creates year-round snow for upcoming addition

Sewer rate increase effective date, public hearing on comprehensive plan upcoming in Ceredo

Wayne Co. Health Department discusses pertussis outbreak

Marshall Fountain Ceremony to feature daughter of businessman who died in plane crash

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