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Cleared brush and the Little Kanawha River make even the dismal gray of winter a welcome sight for the 1982 Foundation Property in Grantsville, WV. More work days are in the plan for even more tree trimming and brush removal; hopefully over the holiday period, according to Crystal Mersh, President of the Foundation. She also Read More…
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – The 2022 North Central West Virginia Honor Band happened on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan this weekend. More than 40 students from nine different high schools around the state arrived Thursday and spent three days on campus, engaging in rehearsals, team-building activities, and several other events geared towards making the Read More…
The DEP looks to expand its Dilapidated Properties Program. The program helps county commissions and municipalities remediate abandoned and dilapidated structures like this house in Nitro by reimbursing communities for demolition projects and qualified associated expenses. Governor Jim Justice announced $9.2 million in grant funding for the 21 communities participating in the program’s pilot phase Read More…
Class title: TREE FELLING SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: ELK RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Event Details: ALL CLASSES WILL START AT 9:30 AM * Please Dress appropriately for the weather. HARD HATS AND BOOTS REQUIRED MASKS REQUIRED ATTENDEES PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN Bring your own writing utensil (pen or pencil) Please bring identification (Photo ID preferred) CONTACT THE CHARLESTON Read More…
WAYNE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Wayne Elementary School for a “Pup Rally” today to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Winnie. She is an Apricot and White Labradoodle.“It is my pleasure to welcome Read More…
The Town of Grantsville is seeking information regarding a hydrant knocked down in front of the Grantsville Post Office on Main Street Friday night or Saturday Morning. Unlike the movie depictions of a hydrant being knocked down and water shooting multiple feet in the air, Grantsville’s hydrants are known as a dry barrel hydrant. The Read More…
A long tradition of the Ridgeview family was to load the kids in the car and drive through out the community looking at everyone’s Christmas lights. Calhoun County Park has made that event much simpler but every bit as much fun with area business, individuals and school children creating displays throughout the park. Students at Read More…
On December 1, 2022 in the office of Magistrate Lora Davis, Trooper Brian Young filed a criminal complaint against Forrest Hammer of McFarlin, West Virginia. Trooper Young stated that on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the victim, who is a 14 year old female disclosed to the counselor at the Children’s Listing Place in Parkersburg West Virginia, on a recorded interview, Read More…
UPADATED 12/11/22 – Smith was arrested on December 9, 2022 and is currently being held in the WV Central Regional Jail on $45,000 bond. According to a criminal complaint filed by Corporal DC Moore, on November 25, 2022 at approximately 8 a.m. he spoke with Shannon Smith regarding some stolen property from her dad’s residence. Read More…
