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SEE IT! A GREAT opportunity for a responsible owner ...
This past year, the City of Hinton has spent much time and resources removing burned, abandoned, and dilapidated structures from various...

JimLeslie2020
Oct 24, 20231 min read


The River is Calling ...
Temporary 'Put IN – Take Out' for River Access While the City of Hinton awaits the release of federal earmarked funds for the completion...

JimLeslie2020
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Out of Sight, Out of Mind!
A long-awaited cleanup/demolition due to the culvert collapse in the West End at 17th Avenue has finally come to an end. The demolition...

JimLeslie2020
Jul 31, 20231 min read


GOING...GOING...GONE !!!!
Beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, demolition of dilapidated properties will begin in Hinton. Nine (9) properties to be demolished in...

JimLeslie2020
Jan 17, 20231 min read


UPDATE on Hinton's 17TH AVENUE CULVERT COLLAPSE
The WVDOH has continued to work tirelessly to provide transportation safety at 17th Avenue. A temporary slip liner has been successfully...

JimLeslie2020
Jan 12, 20231 min read


ON IT! WV DOH GETTING IT DONE!
The construction of the 125’ long by 16’ width, one-lane bridge at the 17th Avenue culvert collapse is progressing very well this...

JimLeslie2020
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Rollin', Rollin' through the streets of Hinton!
Through the dedicated work and efforts of Councilman Larry Meador, the City of Hinton is the recipient of four (4) Hybrid Buses from the...

JimLeslie2020
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Eyesores no more! $170,500. DEP Demo Grant
On September 30, 2022 - WV Governor Jim Justice announced grant awards to 18 municipalities and 3 counties for the demolition and cleanup...

JimLeslie2020
Oct 13, 20221 min read


PAVING THE WAY…..TO A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HINTON
You may have noticed… that a brand new street exists in Hinton from Temple Street (beginning at the New River Bridge) all the way to 17th...

JimLeslie2020
Aug 26, 20211 min read


Hinton...a change in motion
Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care. - Margaret J. Wheatley In my quest for serving on...

JimLeslie2020
Jan 21, 20201 min read
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