Ohio man sentenced for sexual battery of a minor
A Chesapeake, Ohio, man is going to jail for sexual charges involving a child.
View ArticleRibbon cutting held for new South Point Desco
SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) -- Lawrence County leaders and Desco representatives gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of the new South Point location. The company's CEO and staff members...
View ArticleRibbon cutting held for Necco South Point office
SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) -- Necco Foster Care in South Point held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon celebrating the grand opening of its new location. The office will now be operating out of a space...
View ArticleAnnual summit brings communities along the Ohio River together
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) -- Multiple agencies and community leaders gathered in Ironton this week to discuss riverfront investments and future development plans. The annual Ohio River Way Summit focused on...
View ArticleLawrence County Chamber of Commerce celebrates manufacturing workers
SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) — Manufacturing workers in Lawrence County, Ohio, had the chance to stop by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce for lunch in South Point Thursday, all to celebrate...
View ArticleCommunity helps Harvest for the Hungry amid food crisis
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) - A food pantry in our region needs your help. The Harvest for the Hungry food pantry in Ironton says that they are in desperate need of donations and the shelves are...
View ArticleIronton food pantry says they're in need of donations
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) — A local food pantry is asking the community for help. The Harvest for Hungry Food Pantry in Ironton says it is in desperate need of donations and that its shelves are nearly...
View ArticleIronton Tree Committee works to remove old trees, stumps throughout the city
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) — The city of Ironton took steps to beautify the downtown area Wednesday. The Ironton Tree Committee was out cutting down old trees and grinding stumps, starting on Railroad Street...
View ArticleOhioans rally against U.S. Senator Jon Husted’s support of data centers
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) - Data centers continue to be at the front of many conversations throughout the tri-state area. On Tuesday, a rally took place in Ironton where residents rallied against U.S....
View ArticleSheetz opens new location in South Point
SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) — Sheetz opened a new location in South Point Thursday, expanding its presence in Southern Ohio and Southwestern West Virginia. "We've been around to the community, introducing...
View ArticleIronton City Mission homeless shelter demolished after more than two decades
IRONTON, OH (WOWK) — After decades of providing a warm bed to those in need, the City Mission Homeless Shelter in Ironton has been torn down. The 16-bed shelter closed at the beginning of the summer...
View ArticleFood Fair hosts its 25th annual Labor Day Cruise In
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOWK) -- The sound of Labor Day celebrations in Proctorville sounded something like a car engine revving. A local Food Fair grocery store hosted its 25th annual Labor Day Cruise In,...
View ArticleThree firefighters injured during apartment fire response
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOWK) -- Three firefighters were injured while responding to a structure fire at an apartment building in Proctorville on Sunday. The Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department says...
View ArticleNeighbors evacuated in Lawrence County, Ohio, fire
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) - First responders are evacuating nearby trailers as they battle a structure fire in Lawrence County. According to the Fayette Township Fire Department, the fire broke out...
View ArticleMarshall University to expand direct admit program at Ohio schools
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Marshall University is expanding a program allowing certain Ohio high school students admission with no application fees or costs. According to the university, with the...
View ArticleLawrence County small businesses learn AI uses
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) - The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event Friday to help area small businesses make better use of AI. "Small Business bAIsics" is a partnership with...
View ArticleIronton community celebrates National Night Out with food, school supplies...
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) - Community members gathered in Ironton Tuesday evening for National Night Out. Hosted by the Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority (IMHA), the annual community-building campaign...
View ArticleOhio leaders and residents voice concerns over rising energy costs
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) - Community leaders and residents gathered in Ironton on Monday to voice concerns about rising electric and natural gas costs, saying higher utility bills are placing added...
View ArticleAnti-flock legislation introduced in Ironton
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK)- The conversation continues over the controversial Flock cameras. On Thursday night, it took place in Ironton, where the city met to discuss the future of Automatic License Plate...
View ArticleLegislation drafted to prohibit Flock cameras in Ironton
IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) -- The recent decision to add flock cameras to the City of Huntington has sparked the question, "Are neighboring cities considering this move as well?" Across the Ohio River in...
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