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Debbie Griffin is home on the mend after undergoing robotic surgery. She is slowly on the mend. The amphibians, likely spade footed toads and other not so often seen ones, have been singing their little hearts out in an effort to woo the ladies. In addition to dandelions, chickweed, hairy bittercress and henbit the crocuses Read More…
The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was toned by Calhoun Control as well as Minnie Hamilton’s Ambulance for coverage around 12:36 a.m. for a truck fire in the Annamoriah area, 10,000 block, of West Little Kanawha Highway. Charles Bell, whose 2004 Ford truck was parked about 20 feet from the garage where he was working, heard Read More…
Violet Macil Hardway, 87 years young! To me she is “Mother,” to my children “Mommaw”, to her former coworkers “Purple,” To Great Aunt Macil (her name sake)she was “Tootle,” To God she is “His Child.” So very, very thankful to have been blessed and placed in the family I was. I love you Momma. Shari
Spring Fire Season begins March 1 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) urges West Virginians to be cautious of burning amid dry, windy conditions this winter. “Although spring fire season officially begins March 1, we are experiencing some intensely dry, windy conditions across West Virginia that make it much more likely that Read More…
Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley released the following statement and update on the swift water rescue attempt in Pax, West Virginia that claimed the life of an 11 week old baby. At approximately 8:26 am on Friday, February 17, 2023, the Fayette County 911 Center received a call that a vehicle was stuck in high Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends have been celebrating the 151st anniversary of the institution throughout this week. Glenville State’s Founders Day is February 19, which coincides with the annual Founders Day of Giving campaign. The giving campaign focuses on raising money for areas of need on campus such as Read More…
Issac Grounds was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one (1) nor more than five (5) years in the penitentiary upon his conviction for Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless Indifference. Dennis Wayne Bailey was sentenced to an indeterminate term of incarceration in the penitentiary for not less than one (1) nor Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has signed House Bill 2506, creating a vehicle title clearinghouse for non-resident businesses in West Virginia. The bill’s purpose is to allow West Virginia licensed non-resident businesses to transfer existing out-of-state titles into a West Virginia title in their name, even when the vehicle is located in Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all of West Virginia’s 55 counties due to impacts from today’s heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. As the weather system makes its way through the state, creeks and streams have spilled over and roads are closed in numerous counties due to high water and mudslides. Read More…
As the demolition occurred on the Rainbow Hotel, the change to that area of town was remarkable. With the removal of the dilapidated ruins of days gone by, it seemed to be replaced with possibilities. While the flood plane won’t allow the building of a structure on that lot, a blank lot is still very Read More…
