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Diana Lea “Starcher” Satterfield, 73, went to be with the love of her life, her beloved husband, Kenneth “Gene” Satterfield, on September 21, 2026, at 10:42 p.m. After being apart from him since his passing in 2019, Diana is now reunited with the man she loved and cherished so deeply. Though her passing leaves an Read More…
Mary Kathryn Brandenstein, age 80, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at her home in Spencer. Born on December 11, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Donald Carl Baum and Emogene Bridgewater . Mary was a longtime member of Peoples Baptist Church. In addition to Read More…
Carl J. “Junbug” Blosser Jr., 56, of Spencer, West Virginia passed away September 24, 2026 at Roane General Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1969 in Spencer, West Virginia, Carl was the late son of Carl J. Blosser and Tressie Gay (Price) Blosser. He was a graduate of Roane County Highschool and worked as Read More…
FALL 2026 RETREAT INFORMATIONWhen: November 10 – 15, 2026Where: Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WVBoth copies of registration due: Download Retreat Registration Form here (Coming in July 2026)Download Retreat Frequently Asked Questions hereCEDAR LAKES FALL RETREATWhen filling out the Meal portion of the form, keep in mind that menus will be available a week prior to retreat, however, Cedar Read More…
Immerse yourself in your passion! Experience our events at Cedar Lakes! Over 40 years of practice makes us a great choice for the value minded quilt maker. Lodging on campus is available at several price points, as is lodging off campus in beautiful Ripley, West Virginia, just minutes up the road. Cedar Lakes Conference Center Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the launch of West Virginia’s Dolly Days Read-a-Thon, a statewide reading challenge celebrating Dolly Parton’s commitment to childhood literacy and encouraging West Virginia students to discover the joy of reading. The challenge begins October 1, 2026, and is open to all West Virginia students in grades K-5. “Fostering Read More…
Interested West Virginians should contact their County Clerk as soon as possible Charleston, W.Va. – Several counties across West Virginia are still seeking poll workers for the General Election. According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, 15 counties are seeking poll workers. West Virginia’s General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd. The requirements to be Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – On Wednesday, 9/23, Glenville State University celebrated the official establishment of its College of Business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the GSU Board of Governors, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University. The ceremony marked an important milestone in the continued growth of business education at Glenville Read More…
Arnoldsburg area Drone photos by Trenton Howerton Drone photos by Trenton Howerton Drone photos by Trenton Howerton Cedar Creek State Park flooding Cedar Creek Area – Gilmer County Arnoldsburg area Storage units in Arnoldsburg Molasses Festival Grounds has partial flooding Molasses Festival grounds Molasses Festival vendors Arnoldsburg park Rosedale Road in Stumptown, W Rosedale Road Read More…
The water of the West Fork River has once again breached the banks and has closed the major routes of 16 and 33/119. Water has crossed the road on 33/119 at the mouth of Spring run, flooding the livestock stables and other buildings in that vicinity. An overturned building that normally sits on the lot Read More…