News in brief: Barboursville VFD to test community siren

Barboursville VFD to test community siren

BARBOURSVILLE -- The Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department will be testing the "community alert siren" at noon Monday, Aug. 4.

The test will last approximately 5 to 6 minutes. The test is to make sure the siren is working in case of a severe storm, which could cause loss of life, rare tornado or a chemical spill in the area in which there would be a shelter in place or an immediate evacuation.

In the event of a real incident, the siren would be activated and residents should consult local news outlets for more information on what to do.

Residents should not call Cabell County 911 or the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department during this test.

New cadet class begins Monday

New class to begin at police academy

INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- A new class of cadets is ready to begin training at the West Virginia State Police Academy. It is located in Institute, W.Va., near Charleston.

Gov. Joe Manchin is scheduled to swear in the 59th cadet class at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4.

Ohio establishments count down to Keno

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio bars, restaurants, racetracks and bowling alleys are making final preparations to become Keno parlors when the state's new lottery game starts Monday.

Keno resembles bingo, with winnings based on how many correct numbers a player has out of 20 numbers picked. Players will use video terminals connected to the game online, and new numbers will be drawn every four minutes between 11:04 a.m. and 1:44 a.m.

A $1 ticket has the potential to turn into $300,000 in winnings.

At Jimmy V's in Columbus, bar manager Sarah Griffith says patrons are very excited about Keno.

Gov. Ted Strickland backed the game to raise money to close an expected budget gap. He expects the lottery expansion to bring in $73 million during the first year.

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Information from: WBNS-TV, http://www.10tv.com/