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UBB foreman agrees to give up license for 3 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A worker at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine has agreed to surrender his underground assistant foreman license for three years. The agreement settles allegations that Jeremy L. Burghduff didn’t turn on his methane detector when he was supposed to check for the explosive gas. An explosion at the former Massey Energy mine killed 29 miners on April 5, 2010. The state Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training...
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Child abuse case yields 4 arrests
RED JACKET - After receiving a call on April 15th reporting a possible child neglect situation at a home located on Mitchell Branch Road in Red Jacket, West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Trooper D.L. Contos and Child Protective Services (CPS) workers from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) responding to the scene were appalled and heart broken when they observed multiple injuries on the faces and bodies of two young sisters...
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Appalachian Power to use helicopters to maintain some rights of way
CHARLESTON – Appalachian Power has announced the power line rights of ways in West Virginia that will be maintained by applying herbicides by helicopter on or about June 3. “The company generally makes aerial maintenance applications only in less populated areas where terrain and accessibility make it difficult for ground-based crews to safely clear rights of way,” John Ertz, senior utility forester, said. Rights of way in populated areas...
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Manchin: law-abiding gun owners support him
In a conference call with representatives of West Virginia’s media Thursday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says law-abiding gun owners in West Virginia support him. “I have spoken with lots of West Virginia citizens that are in favor of my common sense approach to gun control,” he said. “My proposals meet the test for law-abiding gun owners in West Virginia.” Manchin’s comments come just one day after his plan to expand background checks on fi...
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Wildflower hike this Saturday
The weather forecast for Saturday is sunny skies and temps in the 50s, perfect weather to observe the wonder of the spring season in the mountains during the annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike at Chief Logan State Park. The hike, sponsored by Chief Logan State Park, Hemlock Hills Garden Club and Museum in the Park, will begin at 9 a.m. at the museum The event is named for a long-time member of the Logan Garden Club who helped establish t...
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Legendary county politician passes at 93
Funeral services for one of Logan County’s historical and political giants will be held Saturday at Honaker Funeral Home. Dan D. “Danny” Dahill, 93, of West Logan, died Mon., Apr. 15, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington after a short illness. Born at Glen Jean, Dahill grew up in Omar and McConnell, graduating from Logan High School in 1937 and Notre Dame University in 1942 with honors. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp on Feb. 3,...
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New W.Va. state budget passes Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Public schools and Medicaid are among the major spenders of a multibillion-dollar state budget passed Wednesday in the West Virginia Legislature, which also fixed three bills vetoed because of technical errors before beginning a brief special session convened by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The House of Delegates voted 86-11 to approve the compromise spending measure, with Republicans opposing the bill including Minority ...
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Senate blocks expanded gun sale background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans, backed by a small band of rural-state Democrats, turned away legislation Wednesday to tighten restrictions on the sale of firearms, rejecting repeated appeals from President Barack Obama and personal pleas by families of the victims of last winter’s mass elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn. Attempts to ban assault-style rifles and high capacity ammunition magazines also faced certain defeat in a...
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Chapmanville on the Move Walk and LRMC Health Fair set for April 20
CHAPMANVILLE — The town of Chapmanville is always on the move, but Saturday, April 20, participants inthe 8th Annual Chapmanville on the Move Walk, will move their walk indoors at the Municipal Building. “I think it has rained on five or six of the walks we’ve had,” said Chapmanville Recreation Coordinator Sally Stollings, “This year, we will move the walk inside and walk around the gymnasium.” Stollings says there will be pedometers and ...
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Walk 100 miles in 100 days
Spring has taken hold in Logan County, the flowers are blooming and the hills are getting back their lush green covering. It is a time for renewal, spring cleaning and working in the garden. It is also the time to be outdoors and renew or make a commitment to exercise and living a healthier life. The Logan County Diabetes Coalition is encouraging Logan County residents to join them in walking 100 miles in 100 days. The program begins April ...
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7th Annual “Man on the Move” held
MAN — The Buffalo Creek Memorial Library hosted the 7th Annual “Man on the Move” walk Saturday, April 13, 2013. The Walk is an annual event held to encourage individuals to become more active and develop a healthier lifestyle. “This event was first introduced to the area when “West Virginia on the Move” partnered with local communities to promote physical activity,” Elizabeth Tackett, librarian, said. Tackett said it has now developed int...
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Trooper from the Logan receives award
SOUTH CHARLESTON — A West Virginia State Trooper from the Logan Detachment was among those presented awards Wednesday, April 10, by Colonel C. R. “Jay” Smithers. Smithers presented the Superintendent’s Award during a ceremony recognizing uniformed and civilian members of the West Virginia State Police for the exceptional performance of their duties. Smithers, quoting Reverend Billy Graham, told those attending that “Courage is contagious....
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Driving while impaired leads to arrest
CHAPMANVILLE — West Virginia State Police responded to a “be on the lookout” for a white van that hit a guardrail several times, possibly being driven by a drunk driver. The criminal complaint says officers observed Leslie Bryant, 37, of Verdunville, getting out of a vehicle with damage to the left side and fitting the description above. The complaint goes on to say as officers approached Bryant, they detected the odor of marijuana coming...
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Troopers arrest inmate for having contraband in jail
West Virginia State Police executed a warrant for an incident which occurred February 23, 2013. Officers responded to a call from the South Western Regional Jail in reference to an inmate being caught with contraband during a search. They were given a written statement that a phone call had been received stating the defendant might have contraband. David Nicholas Hager, 29, of Danville, the defendant, had a plastic baggy full of what was ...
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Brothers’ fight ends with one under arrest
WHITMAN — Logan County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a 911 call to Coalwood Ave. at Whitman, to investigate reports of a stabbing. The criminal complaint documents the events as they unfolded upon their arrival. Deputies and bystanders saw JohnPaul Anthony Ellis, 30, of Whitman, the suspect, jump into the creek and take off running. They lost sight of him and the officers split up, with one deputy attempting to locate the sus...
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New W.Va. budget heading to vote by Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Legislature expects to vote Wednesday on a 2013-2014 state budget that spends slightly less than the version passed last year, following around $75 million in cuts triggered by weakening revenues and rising Medicaid costs. The spending plan for the budget year starting July 1 includes $4.1 billion supported by general taxes. The Senate and House of Delegates began this week’s extended session jus...
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Ride to Survive nets $10,000 for Ben, Gabe and Skylar
More than 100 rode the Hatfield-McCoy Trails to help Skyler Miller, Ben Gillman and Gabe Lyall as they all wage war on cancer and their families struggle not only with the child’s illness and the emotional toll it takes, but also with overwhelming expenses. The Logan County communities have stepped up to help the families by having tag days, car washes, a wrestling event, a silent auction, t-shirt sales as well as many other fund-raising ef...
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Smoot facing multiple charges
The driver of a motorcycle in the Crites area of Logan County tried to flee a West Virginia State Police officer on routine patrol who tried to stop him. Richard Douglas Smoot, 41, of Accoville, was caught after he drove into a ditch and wrecked. The criminal complaint says the officer spoke with Smoot and he appeared to be under the influence. When asked if he were under the influence, Smoot told the officer he had been smoking marijuana...
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Recent charges filed in Magistrates Court
A listing of recent criminal charges filed in Magistrates Court. • Sheila Marie Maynard, 46, was charged with public intoxication, obstructing an officer and domestic assault on March 24 by the Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies. • Darren David Adams, 38, was arraigned on Violation of domestic violence order on March 26. His bond was set at $2,000. • Ricky Lee Clark, 40, was charged on March 24 for domestic assault and destruction of prope...
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W.Va. lawmakers start budget talks close to deal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Disagreements over funding for state Department of Education staff and in-home care for seniors on Medicaid, among other areas, await compromise this week as the West Virginia Legislature works on a new state budget. The Senate and House of Delegates passed dueling versions of an $11.4 billion spending plan just before their regular session ended Saturday. Each reflects relatively minor changes to what Gov. Earl Ray...
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Amid successes, pay spat marks W.Va. session’s end
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After passing large-scale measures that aim to improve public schools and reduce crime, one issue proved too vexing for the West Virginia Legislature on the final day of its 2013 session: magistrate pay raises. The 2013 session ended Saturday with the Senate and House of Delegates unable to agree on how many county magistrates and top court staff should get salary increases. Senators sought to limit raises mostly to...
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Local woman celebrates 113th birthday
The family of Adell Adams of Stirrat gathered at the Omar Community Center to celebrate her 113th birthday on April 6. According to family history and a Bible, it is estimated that Adell was born April 8, 1900, in Gordo, Ala. At the age of 113, Adell walks with the aid of a cane, does lots of crocheting, especially afghans, quilts and is looking forward to planting her family garden this summer. “She loves gardening,” said her daughter Th...
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Little Shop of Horrors devours LHS
What shall a man profit, if he gains the entire world (or at least his attractive fellow flower shop assistant Audrey), and lose his own soul feeding an ill-tempered, singing carnivore plant that reveals itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination? Those are words to ponder in the madcap musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,” which will be performed by Logan High School at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 18-19 and 2 p.m. and...
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Motor vehicle violations drive temporary jail inmate to additional charges
West Virginia State Police answered a call about a suspicious vehicle at the Southwestern Regional Jail. The officers located the suspect vehicle, which was a white Ford Econoline van. They found a fraudulent motor vehicle inspection sticker inside the vehicle. A DMV query on the license plate came back as that of a Pontiac Sunfire and a fraudulent registration sticker was on the plate. The owner of the vehicle was found to be Jason Ball,...
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Emery faces multiple charges
West Virginia State Police received a report of a truck being broken into along WV Route 10 near Chapmanville. The victim who made the report told officers he saw the man accused of the crime flee from the vehicle. The officers visited the residence of Jimmy Ray Emery Jr., 37, of Pecks Mill, where they found the vehicle registration and numerous items belonging to the victim. Emery was placed in custody. Officers observed two shotgun ...
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