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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Oak Hill's new city manager is excited to hit the ground running
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The city of Oak Hill in Fayette County has a new city manager. New River Health Association's Farmers Market makes shopping easy for patients and locals As of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Cris Meadows now has two days under his belt and said he is getting a feel for what the Oak Hill community needs. Meadows said he is excited to get started and do his best for the city. 'Feeling pretty good. I'm really enjoying this community, I see a lot of potential. I'm really focused on improving their infrastructure and creating better business relationships. We wanna see the business growth here in this community,' said Meadows. Meadows said he is also very excited to work on the park infrastructure in the city and feels he can help get it to a better place for the citizens of Oak Hill. He said he is also looking forward to working more on the tourism aspect of the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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A lifetime of service: remembering Judge John Hatcher
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Fayette County is remembering a man who lived in service to the people. Oak Hill's new city manager is excited to hit the ground running Retired Circuit Court Judge John Hatcher Jr. passed away peacefully after a lifetime of service to his county, state, and country. Before taking an oath to serve West Virginia's twelfth district, Judge Hatcher took an oath to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He would be commissioned as Captain and serve as a JAG Officer in Vietnam before his honorable discharge. Those who knew him remember Judge Hatcher for his commanding presence and distinct humor.'Oh, Judge Hatcher was awesome! Judge Hatcher was all business,' said Fayette County Assessor Eddie Young. 'He had a sense of humor that was very dry, but it was funny! I always like Judge Hatcher.' Before taking the bench, Judge Hatcher would represent the residents of Fayette County as a member of the House of Delegates. There, he would serve as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. He would then put his skills to work serving the Twelfth District as Circuit Judge for nearly three decades before announcing his retirement in 2018. Young told 59News it was Judge Hatcher he went to for guidance when he took the assessor role over twenty years ago.'When I first took this office, I went to Judge Hatcher, talked to him and said, 'do you have any advice for me?' He kicked his feet up and started naming off stuff. It seemed like he appreciated me asking him that,' he said. 'I loved Judge Hatcher; he was a good guy.' In lieu of flowers, family members have requested donations be made to the Honorable John W. Hatcher Jr. Memorial Law Scholarship at the West Virginia University College of Law. Friends and loved ones will pay their respects this weekend to a man devoted to family, service and community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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Fayette County Assessor to step away after distinguished career
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – A longtime public servant to the Fayette County area is calling it a career. A lifetime of service: remembering Judge John Hatcher Eddie Young has been a fixture of the Fayette County community for decades. He first joined the assessor's office over 35 years ago and has served in the role of assessor for 20. Though he was re-elected for another four-year term, he realized after some reflection, the time had come to step away from the job he biggest thing was, I had an acquaintance of mine a few years ago – he and I were talking about, 'when you going to retire?' and I said, 'well, I don't know.' He said, 'you'll know when it's time.' After the election I had fully intended to fill out my four-year term. But it's time.' His decades-long tenure earned him many accolades, including the Richard Shelton Memorial Award recognizing county officials who demonstrate outstanding service. Those who worked alongside Young have had nothing but praise for his work. This includes Fayette County Commission President John Breneman, who told 59News the assessor has done great things for the area.'Eddie is very, very strong in his position. He's done a tremendous job helping the county,' he said. 'He's won numerous awards. More than most folks ever dream of winning. He's just done an excellent job.' County commission members have begun accepting applicants for Young's replacement. Though the man himself has said they need not look far.'I've got a chief deputy sitting over there that's locked and loaded and ready to go to work,' Young told 59News. 'She will knock it out of the park if they give her the opportunity. Her name is Tara Tyree.' Applicants interested in the assessor position have been asked to submit their resumes to the Fayette County Commission by noon by July 22 at noon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Fayette County man charged with homicide after 60-year-old found dead
A Fayette County man is now charged with homicide after a 60-year-old was found dead. The Fayette County District Attorney's Office charged 29-year-old Ryan Tribble with killing Allen Newcomer. Newcomer was found dead Friday at his home along Waltersburg Road in Menallen Township. According to court documents, Tribble admitted to state police that he and Newcomer got into an argument. Tribble said he then picked up a hammer to hit Newcomer multiple times in the head. Allegheny County police said Tribble then took Newcomer's car and left it at a Dollar General parking lot before going to a friend's house to discard his clothing. Tribble faces multiple charges, including criminal homicide and tampering with evidence.
CBS News
16-07-2025
- CBS News
4 people taken to the hospital from Dunbar Township overnight house fire
Four people were taken to the hospital overnight following a house fire that broke out in Dunbar Township, Fayette County. Dispatchers tell KDKA the fire broke out along Miles Road just before 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The conditions of the four people taken to the hospital are unknown at this time, according to dispatchers. Numerous investigators with the Pennsylvania State Police including detectives, fire marshals, a forensic unit, and troopers were on scene early Wednesday morning. State Police out of the Uniontown barracks are leading the investigation. It's unclear what sparked the fire at this time.
