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Matthew Dwayne McCumbers, 41, of Duck, WV passed away on Thursday August 3, 2023. Matthew is the youngest son of Eldridge and Barbara McCumbers. He is survived by his parents Eldridge and Barbara McCumbers of Duck, WV his sister Marsha (Ronald) Harmon of Clyde, OH his brother Shawn McCumbers of Parkersburg, WV his four nieces Read More…
Walter Jones, Jr. “JR”, 68, of Big Bend, WV departed this world for his heavenly home on August 3, 2023.JR was born February 28, 1955, in Big Bend, WV. He was the youngest son of 11 children born to Walter and Euleta (Ireland) Jones of Grantsville, WV. JR had a profound passion for gospel and Read More…
According to the most recent update of Crystal Mersh, Foundation President, the project is progressing nicely and the pool is literally taking shape before their eyes. Ten members of the crew construction the pool worked from daylight to the end of the day laying blocks in very hot, humid weather on Saturday, August 4. Parkersburg Read More…
8:25 A.M. UPDATE ON CURRENT CONDITION OF KATHY BADGETT: AN UPDATE PROVIDED BY KATHY’S FAMILY STATED THAT SHE REQUIRED SURGERY THIS MORNING, AUGUST 5TH, TO PLACE A ROD IN HER LEG THAT WAS BROKEN IN THE ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION SHE SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS, AND A PUNCTURED LUNG, AND FLUID AROUND HER HEART. PLEASE BE IN Read More…
A single motorcycle accident in the 8,000 block of South Calhoun Highway left the cyclist, Daniel Emory, with a likely broken nose when he face planted after losing control of his Harley Davisson motorcycle in a sharp turn, and then was ejected over the handlebars and into the yard of resident Bill Burch. Several people Read More…
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up during the statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization that runs from August 4-20, 2023. This mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia. “We want seat belt use to be Read More…
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $545,522 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The funding will support pipeline safety programs across the state. “Upgrading Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that businesses all across America that rely on vehicle titling as a critical component of their operation can now sign up for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ National Digital Titling Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is a central location for quick, efficient, and secure title transfers – and the Read More…
An Allied Van Line Moving Company Truck delivering furniture to a new home on Lost Road, Mt. Zion, West Virginia, struggled with the exit from a steep driveway onto South Calhoun Highway, also known as Route 16. The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was called to conduct traffic control on Thursday afternoon to allow the driver Read More…
Breeze Airways introduces third route out of West Virginia’s Capitol City CHARLESTON, WV –– In just two months, West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will offer a flight route to Tampa, Florida. This new nonstop route will begin October 4, 2023, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at fares starting from just $77* one way. “Having the Read More…
