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EDA awards $75,000 in grants for economic development projects in Putnam County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $75,000 in grants for economic development projects in Putnam County, West Virginia.

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

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EDA awards $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Cabell County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Cabell County, West Virginia.

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

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EDA awards $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Wayne County in 2023

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Wayne County, West Virginia.

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Huntington achieves sixth consecutive perfect score in equality index

By Huntington Times | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Huntington has been recognized for its efforts in fostering an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community, earning a perfect score in the 2024 Municipal Equality Index.

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Huntington City Council meeting scheduled for November 12

By Huntington Times | Nov 8, 2024

City Council is set to convene at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council to meet at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center

By Huntington Times | Oct 25, 2024

City Council will convene at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council meeting to be streamed live on October 15

By Huntington Times | Oct 11, 2024

The City Council is scheduled to convene at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center. The meeting will be accessible to the public through a live stream on the City of Huntington Facebook page and the city's website.

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City Council to meet on September 23, sessions to be streamed live

By Huntington Times | Sep 20, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 23, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council to meet on September 9 at Marshall Health Network Arena

By Huntington Times | Sep 6, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 9, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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Huntington announces clean sweep in Highlawn from Sept. 10-12

By Huntington Times | Aug 27, 2024

The City of Huntington will conduct a clean sweep from Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Sept. 12, in Highlawn. The operation will cover the area from 24th Street to 32nd Street, extending from the Ohio River to the railroad tracks and including the vicinity near Spurlock’s Flowers.

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City Council to meet on August 26 at Marshall Health Network Arena

By Huntington Times | Aug 23, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 26, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center. The City Council meeting and all committee meetings beforehand will be streamed live on the City of Huntington Facebook page and on this website.

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Huntington City Council to meet on July 22

By Huntington Times | Jul 19, 2024

Huntington City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, in Conference Room 4-5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Convention Center.

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Huntington announces new round of summer road paving projects

By Huntington Times | Jul 15, 2024

Preparation for paving work in Huntington will begin in the coming days. The upcoming round of paving, which Mayor Steve Williams proposed and Huntington City Council unanimously approved earlier this year, includes 17 individual paving projects totaling 3.2 miles at a cost of $450,261. All intersections within the scope of this paving work will also have curb cuts installed to accommodate those with disabilities.

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Huntington reports significant increase in annual tax revenues

By Huntington Times | Jul 9, 2024

HUNTINGTON – The City of Huntington collected significantly more revenue in B&O taxes and sales tax during fiscal year 2024, indicating economic growth in the Jewel City. The City collected $17,317,447 in B&O taxes and $10,022,494 in sales tax in fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, for a combined total of $27,339,942. In comparison, the City collected $14,286,737 in B&O taxes and $9,461,227 in sales tax in fiscal year 2023, totaling $23,747,964. This represents a 15.1 percent year-over-year increase.

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City Council to meet on July 8 with live streaming available

By Huntington Times | Jul 3, 2024

The City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in City Council chambers at City Hall, 800 5th Ave. The City Council meeting and all committee meetings beforehand will be streamed live on the City of Huntington Facebook page, on this website, and on channel 24 for Xfinity cable subscribers.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Cabell County

By Huntington Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cabell County received $275,915 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Lincoln County in 2021

By Huntington Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lincoln County received $23,490 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Putnam County in 2021

By Huntington Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Putnam County received $286,821 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Wayne County rise or fall in 2021?

By Huntington Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Wayne County received $2,887 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Wayne County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Huntington Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Wayne County received $167,873 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.