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UPDATE: WV DEP is monitoring the situation as do-not-consume order remains in place for Wayne water customers:
01/16/2026

UPDATE: WV DEP is monitoring the situation as do-not-consume order remains in place for Wayne water customers:

WAYNE — Wayne Mayor Danny Grace announced a "do not consume" order for Wayne water customers after alleged vandalism led to an oil leak into Wayne County waterways.

🚫 Order issued for Wayne water customers out of abundance of caution following oil tank vandalism:
01/16/2026

🚫 Order issued for Wayne water customers out of abundance of caution following oil tank vandalism:

WAYNE — Wayne Mayor Danny Grace announced a "do not consume" order for Wayne water customers after vandalism of an oil storage tank at the mines on Camp Creek Road

Get your Christmas on!
12/08/2025

Get your Christmas on!

The holiday season is upon us, and several Wayne County organizations are offering events to make the lead-up to Christmas merry and bright for the whole community. Here is a roundup of area Christmas events.

Wayne County churches, businesses and organizations are working to keep people fed during the SNAP benefits delay
11/06/2025

Wayne County churches, businesses and organizations are working to keep people fed during the SNAP benefits delay

Some Wayne County groups are working to provide food for hungry residents during the federal government shutdown and suspension of SNAP benefits.

Little ones invited to tea party with Wayne County Fair Queens
10/30/2025

Little ones invited to tea party with Wayne County Fair Queens

CEREDO -- The Wayne County Fair Queens and Princess Tea Party will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-noon at CK Middle School in Ceredo.

With rain in the forecast, some area trick-or-treat times have changed
10/30/2025

With rain in the forecast, some area trick-or-treat times have changed

We’re now in the thick of spooky season, and that means it’s almost time for tricks.

Three days remain to see 2025 Pumpkin House in all its glory!
10/29/2025

Three days remain to see 2025 Pumpkin House in all its glory!

Homeowner Ric Griffith says more than 1,500 volunteers over the course of a week carved the 3,500 pumpkins set out at the Pumpkin House in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia. The illuminated, carved gourds will be on display through Halloween on Oct. 31, 2025.

Please make plans to join us!
10/06/2025

Please make plans to join us!

HUNTINGTON — Whether you’re a long-time subscriber, an occasional reader or just looking to start your day with a jolt of caffeine, you are invited to visit The Herald-Dispatch next

Funeral for child who drowned at Dreamland Pool planned for Wednesday in Proctorville, Ohio.
07/29/2025

Funeral for child who drowned at Dreamland Pool planned for Wednesday in Proctorville, Ohio.

KENOVA — A 6-year-old boy who drowned at Dreamland Pool in Kenova last week and later died will be laid to rest this week. Funeral services for Julian Kay, 6, an elementary student at Fairland East Elementary School, will be Wednesday, July 30, at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory in Proctorville, Ohi...

Coupons available for discount tickets to Wayne County Fair
07/28/2025

Coupons available for discount tickets to Wayne County Fair

HUNTINGTON — This year's Wayne County Fair runs from Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon to 9 p.m. on all three days, at Camden Park, 5000 Waverly Road, Huntington. According to this year's fair schedule and information provided on The Wayne County Fair's page, the fair ...

The women are accused of embezzling more than $370K of public funds
07/15/2025

The women are accused of embezzling more than $370K of public funds

CHARLESTON – A Wayne County grand jury has returned a nine-count indictment charging former Town of Fort Gay Mayor Joetta R. Hatfield and former Treasurer and Recorder Sheila K. Bowen with embezzlement, fraudulent schemes, conspiracy, falsifying accounts, and computer fraud, according to a news re...

Services announced for late HD Media President Doug Skaff Jr.:
06/13/2025

Services announced for late HD Media President Doug Skaff Jr.:

Viewing and funeral service details have been announced for Doug Skaff Jr., who died in a vehicle crash on June 10, 2025. Skaff, 48, was a businessman in Charleston, West Virginia and the president of HD Media, which publishes the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

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