Good morning, Huntington.

The Huntington YMCA broke ground on a new multi-sport turf field yesterday, and the project is set to create a modern space for local sports and community events.

Kenova Mayor Tim Bias proposed redeveloping Dreamland Pool into a park with a splash pad, pickleball and tennis courts, a dog park, walking trails, an expanded playground, picnic shelters, a field and an amphitheater; public meetings are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Oct.

15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.

Today, the Huntington YMCA broke ground on a new multi-sport turf field at its campus to boost local community recreation and sports.

Chilifest is set for Saturday, Oct.

17, in Huntington and will include family activities and updated local traditions. Megan Evans from the Ronald McDonald House said the annual event will bring new features for kids and families.

Officials in Boone County announced that the Eagle Horizon Mine in Ashford will close Sunday, eliminating 71 jobs and reducing a key local employer.

The county commission is meeting with community groups to develop plans for new job opportunities (coal miners here are highly skilled).

Workers are putting the final updates in place at Duval PreK-8 School to ready the facility for local students.

The project is expected to finish soon + open a modern learning space for the community.

A water leak caused severe damage to Huntington High School’s gym floor over the summer and administrators approved a $418,000 full replacement on Tuesday night — the school now uses alternate gym spaces while athletic activities continue.

The school board approved funding for a new gym floor at Huntington High School on Oct.

7, and work will begin soon to boost safety + performance for student athletes.

Russell Independent Schools has planned a new multipurpose training facility with a hardwood court, indoor turf field and weight area while a proposal may eliminate Dreamland Pool in Kenova for a splash-pad upgrade.

Public meetings are set at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.