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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Valley Health hosted its annual Back to School Summer Jam event — a free community event that provided local families with backpacks, school supplies, live music, dance performances, kid-friendly games, and access to local health and family resources to help kick off the school year. WSAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntington police warned residents about a scam that uses fake jury duty claims and untraceable payment methods to demand fines—officials say to hang up and call the courthouse to verify any summons. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kathy Mattea from Cross Lanes was invited by Opry member Charlie McCoy on Aug 9 and will be officially inducted on Oct 11—she is a multi-Grammy Award winner and the host of the Mountain Stage radio show. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milton city officials and representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a project agreement today to build an 8,300-foot earthen levee and concrete floodwall along the Lower Mud River—designed to reduce flood risk and protect over 600 properties. WSAZ
- ➤ Justice Haley Bunn said Family Treatment Courts saved almost $3 million by reuniting 437 children with their parents and ensuring 17 babies were born drug-free—however, budget cuts reduced personnel funding and the program now relies on a $280,000 grant through September. Fourteen courts serve 18 counties and work to reverse abuse and neglect while helping families stay together. MetroNews
- ➤ The city of Huntington sent 20 certified letters to property owners owing more than $18 million in unpaid fees, giving them 30 days to pay before lawsuits are filed. Mayor Patrick Farrell said increased legal funding now allows the city to hold negligent owners accountable — an effort to protect essential services. WSAZ
- ➤ The PSC heard residents express concern over proposed ENEC rate increases by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power as they noted rising utility bills and budget strain. PSC Chair Charlotte Lane said the commission will review all evidence + hold an evidentiary hearing today at 9:30 a.m., which may lead to an average customer bill increase of $5.31. MetroNews
TRAVEL NEWS
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Diamond Teeth Mary Festival
5-11 p.m. — Heritage Station — Free entry — Celebrate the legacy of Diamond Teeth Mary with live music and community fun.
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Community Spotlight: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
6-7 p.m. — Sip Downtown Brasserie — Free entry — Engage in a discussion on supporting early childhood literacy for local children.
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Zach Bryan Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Cost info pending — Experience the soulful sounds of Zach Bryan with special guest Petey USA in Huntington.
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