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Fresh fruit, exercise part of Kids in the Kitchen event

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- The Junior League of Huntington held a Kids in the Kitchen event Saturday at Beverly Hills United Methodist Church.

High school choirs join for Marshall concert

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- Hundreds of high school students from 13 different choirs joined Marshall University's choral ensemble Saturday afternoon for the capping performance of the 2009 MU Festival Chorus.

Boyd County receives $80,000 for county roads

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. -- Boyd County is receiving $80,000 in county road aid funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for four bridge replacement projects, according to a news release.

King Coal Highway group meets Nov. 12

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

BLUEFIELD -- The King Coal Highway Interstate 73/74 Authority will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Quality Hotel and Conference Center in Bluefield (formerly the Bluefield Holiday Inn), located on the hill on Rt. 460.

Sunday's child

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

Adam, 14, is an active outdoorsman. Adam enjoys fishing, swimming, riding his bike and exploring the outdoors. He would love to go camping "in a tent and sleeping bag" someday.

Clyde Beal: Never let our veterans be forgotten

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

If you were asked to define the military veteran, your response would most likely expose more about the content of your character than you might imagine. Trying to describe a military veteran in simple textbook fashion could possibly show a serious lack of understanding for America's proud heritage. To indicate an unawareness of the sacrifice made by our American military veterans and their actions that shaped the course of history would show a lack of respect for the very flag that many of them died to protect. Those of us who have not walked in their footsteps may forever be unable to completely understand what they endured.

Rep. Clyde Evans to host open door session

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

CHESAPEAKE, Ohio -- State Rep. Clyde Evans, R-Rio Grande, will have an open door session to meet with the public at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Chesapeake branch of the Briggs-Lawrence County Public Library.

Get Healthy Tri-State: Try a shake with some flavorful fruit

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- This recipe for fruit shakes comes from King's Daughters Medical Center's weloveyourheart.com. Recipe makes one shake at 169 calories.

Waldenbooks at Ashland mall to close after holidays

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

ASHLAND -- Waldenbooks, a staple at the Ashland Town Center Mall since it opened, will be closing after the Christmas season. Employees were told several days ago the book store would be closing in January.

United Way to host guest speaker for workshop

2009-11-08T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- United Way of the River Cities will bring in guest speaker Susan Howlett for a fundraising workshop set for Nov. 12, at the Harless Auditorium in the Marshall University Medical Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Tri-State stars help raise funds

2009-11-08T00:16:01-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- It was a brazen effort by Andrea Leffingwell, organizing a "Dancing with the Tri-State Stars" event as the major fundraiser for Ebenezer Medical Outreach.