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Thursday marks 54 years since Buffalo Creek flood disaster
The Buffalo Creek Memorial Library hosts a memorial service every year on February 26 to mark the anniversary of the 1972 flood disaster. During that service, the names of all 125 victims are read aloud for all to remember. Robert Fields | WVOW News TOWN OF MAN Thursday marks 54 years since the Buffalo Creek flood disaster. On February 26, 1972, the Pittston Coal Company’s coal slurry dam #3 gave way, flooding the community with millions of gallons of black wastewater. Just
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Memorial association raising funds to honor late coach William "Tootie" Carter
The William "Tootie" Carter Memorial Association is looking to raise $200,000 to construct a permanent memorial in honor of the late Coach Carter and the impact he had on the Man community. TOWN OF MAN A memorial association named for a longtime Man High School football coach and the first black head football coach in West Virginia is raising funds to honor the local legend. Former players and community members launched the William “Tootie” Carter Memorial Association in Ja
Feb 19


Hillbillies dominant in wire-to-wire victory over Raiders
Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports MAN The Man Hillbillies won their fourth straight game to begin the season, leading from start to finish in a dominating performance Monday evening defeating the River View Raiders, 87-36, at the Man Memorial Fieldhouse. Eleven of 14 Hillbillies that saw action registered a point, as Man (4-0) placed three players in double figures, starting the season with four straight wins for the first time since 2021, handing River View (1-3) a third straight l
Dec 31, 2025


Town of Man lays out plans for upcoming Christmas season following successful Halloween
Town of Man Mayor John Fekete (center) told council members on Monday that the town's Halloween festivities were a rousing success, and he hopes to carry that momentum into the Christmas season. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN The Town of Man has announced plans for its upcoming Christmas season and is asking for the public's help. During Monday's Town Council meeting, Man Mayor John Fekete said the town will have its tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade on Thursday, D
Nov 10, 2025


Town of Man secures $200k federal grant for Riverfront Park splashpad project
Installation is already underway for some of the simpler parts of the project, including the recently installed playground equipment pictured above. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN, WV Town of Man Mayor John Fekete announced Monday that the town has received a $200,000 grant through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for development of a recreational park on the river’s edge. The three-acre stretch of property might not be much to look at at this stage in the project
Oct 14, 2025


Homecoming parades get underway with Man High this Friday
Homecoming Season is here in Logan County. Parades are scheduled for Man, Logan and Chapmanville. Man's parade is this Friday and the...
Sep 30, 2025


Property dispute leads to stabbing on Main Street in Man
One man is hospitalized and another is in custody after a Wednesday morning stabbing in Man. Deputies say the attack, which stemmed from...
Jul 23, 2025


Man Mayor looks to update outdated ordinances
The Town of Man is looking to update its outdated ordinances and municipal fees, as announced by Mayor John Fekete during a recent Town...
Jul 15, 2025


Fireworks on the FOURTH in Chapmanville, Logan and Man
Fourth of July firework displasy Friday evening in Chapmanville, Logan and Man. LOGAN COUNTY The skies are expected to light up across...
Jul 4, 2025


Graduation Day in Logan County
LOGAN COUNTY A tradition in recent years, all three of Logan County’s public high schools are graduating Friday. Man High School’s...
May 23, 2025


Town of Man looking for volunteers to form Guyandotte Waterfront Park board
Man Town Council accepting volunteers to form a park board to handle ongoing recreation park projects MAN The Town of Man is looking for...
May 15, 2025


Town of Man asking Logan County Commission to accept annexation of properties
Man Mayor John Fekete delivered a presentation Monday evening detailing the town's request for the annexation of nearby properties along...
Apr 15, 2025


Town of Man working to digitize decades of historical records
The Town of Man is in the process of digitizing historical records and posting online in a searchable format. MAN, WV The Town of Man is...
Mar 11, 2025


West Virginia American Water considers acquiring Logan County water systems
Buffalo Creek PSD General Manager Herby Pruitt (right) called a public meeting to disclose the true extent of the service area's ongoing...
Jan 10, 2025


Town of Man approves holiday bonus pay for local government employees
The Man Town Council approved bonuses for city employees during the council's final meeting of the year this week. Mayor Fekete also...
Dec 10, 2024


Logan County Schools set for threat drill in Man area next week
MAN Logan County Schools will once again be conducting an Active Threat Drill next Tuesday for schools only in the Man Attendance...
Nov 13, 2024


Sen. Rupie Phillips requests Man High football field renamed in honor of "Tootie" Carter
State Senator Rupie Phillips put in a formal request at the Logan Board of Education meeting Tuesday, March 26th to rechristen the George...
Mar 28, 2024


Mrs West Virginia America recognized by Man Town Council.
Mrs. West Virginia America, Summer Hill, poses for pictures with Harper Brumfield (left) and Kinley Morgan. Hill was recognized by the...
Mar 19, 2024


Parking meters removed in Town of Man
WVOW News MAN Town Council at Man approved an ordinance to remove parking meters in town limits. Mayor John Fekete proposed removing the...
May 16, 2023
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