Joshua David Richards Obituary
Joshua David Richards, 45, of Big Springs, West Virginia, died unexpectedly November 1, 2026, following a medical event. He was born January 12, 1981, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of the late David Richards and Lillian Haskins Shaffer of Millstone, WV. In addition to his mother, Lillian Shaffer, he is survived by his step-father Read More…
OCTOBER 2026 GENERAL REVENUE FUND COLLECTIONS OVERVIEW
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections for October were $380 million, missing estimates by $8 million, or 2.0%. For the Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) through October, total GRF collections of $1.79 billion exceeded the estimate of $1.73 billion by $54 million, or 3.1%. Total GRF collections for the FYTD were $0.2 million Read More…
Secretary Warner reports an increase in early voter turnout;
From The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner 24% higher turnout than the last midterm General Election According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, county clerks reported a total of 162,349 West Virginia voters cast ballots during the early voting period from Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 31. That’s 24% higher turnout than in the Read More…
Diana Marcielle Stanley Obituary
Diana Marcielle Stanley, lovingly known as Diane, passed away November 1, 2026, in Glenville, West Virginia, at the age of 82. She was a strong, loving woman who worked as a care aide and dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She was the daughter of Leora Clevenger Goff and Jennings Goff. She Read More…
Miller Arrested for Assault and Brandishing a Deadly Weapon against a Juvenile
Deputy C.R. Stephens was responded on October 29th, 2026 to a complaint on upper south side of Grantsville. He spoke to Kendra Curry and her daughter (a juvenile) who stated that she was running around Hathaway Street when she saw a woman pull a knife out and threaten to kill her. The juvenile was placed Read More…
Justice God’s Way, or Mine?
Funny thing about grandchildren, (mine anyway). No matter the age, they never grow out of desiring to please their grandparents. One of my grandchildren (which I’ll omit the name) got a tattoo. Multiple kids and grandkids of mine have tattoos for which I said nothing. It’s there, it’s permanent and my response was to tell Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA’S SPAY NEUTER PROGRAM SHOWS STATEWIDE RESULTS
MORE THAN 98,000 ANIMALS ALTERED AS DEMAND SURGES AND CLINICS WARN FUNDING GAP COULD HALT PROGRESS By Jenny Dinsmore and Theresa Bruner, Advisory Committee Members, West Virginia Spay & Neuter Program (WVSNP) Charleston, W.Va. — In a state where rural geography, economic hardship, and limited veterinary access shape animal welfare, the West Virginia Spay Neuter Read More…
Creston News The Week of November 2nd
The government mandated fast time came to an end. The president tried to put an end to the silly time changes but the deep state still has clout. Burning Springs resident Timmy Barker had another throat surgery last week. Several Creston residents participated in the Elizabeth Trick or Treat activities Saturday evening. There were lots Read More…
West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces LIEAP Application Mailing Beginning November 2nd
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will begin mailing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on November 2, 2026. Mailing criteria include households that received regular LIEAP benefits during the previous season and those who: The deadline to submit pre-LIEAP applications is November 25, 2026. Applications may be returned by Read More…