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James Arthur “Art” Bell, II, 72, of Grantsville, WV, went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home, off Phillips Run on Bear Run Rd., Grantsville, WV, with his wife by his side. He was born October 5, 1951, at the Bell family home on Phillips Run, a son of the Read More…
Regarding the current circumstance of the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department: As former Chief of the Grantsville VFD, I will take full responsibility for my failure as their leader. With that being said, and by way of explanation not excuse, for three years I worked 7 days a week in addition to taking care of my Read More…
ALUM CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on February 25 at 1 p.m. at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center in Alum Creek. The meeting is open to the public and those who attend in person will have an opportunity to make comments. Meeting AgendaCall to Order – 1:00 P.M. Read More…
Hello Everyone, My name is Justin Bordas, And I want to clear the air by talking about myself and speaking up at the Lincoln Dinner. I was not Speaking aggressively. I was speaking with passion. That is who I am, the military taught me to speak LOUD AND PROUD, I also have hearing issues from Read More…
I am Laura McGinnis, and I am running for the House of Delegates, District 62, for Calhoun, Clay, and most of Gilmer Counties. I am a professional horsewoman as well as a Stampin’ Up demonstrator. I reside on our family farm in Clay County. I am running because I feel like there is a lack Read More…
A group of over 40 Roane County 4-H members, cloverbuds, parents, grandparents, and volunteers participated in the WVU Day at the WV Legislature on January 30 to celebrate the change-making efforts of WVU and WVU Extension across West Virginia. This free event featured information and activities from organizations across WVU. The annual event highlighted areas of opportunity for Read More…
Resolution Passed 32-1 After Floor Debate CHARLESTON, W.Va.- Members of the West Virginia State Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of Texas Governor Abbott and Texas’ right to self-defense regarding the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration at the nation’s southern border. The resolution passed by a vote of 32-1. Lead sponsor of the resolution was Read More…
Submitted by: Brandy Brabham, WVU Extension Agent—Roane County, 304-927-0975 There will be a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training held on Tuesday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at Roane County Library Meeting Room in Spencer, WV. This training is free and it does not matter what county you live in to participate in the training. The certification is good for three years. Dinner will be provided. BQA is a national program that not Read More…
Commissioner Craig Arthur reported last night on Social Media that he attended the Grantsville Volunteer Fir e Department regarding the recent rumors that Station 100 had been taken over by the State. He said “It disturbs me that people in our community are spouting off things without verifying that it is true. I want to Read More…
By Gaylen Duskey Jinx /jiNGks/ noun · 1.a person or thing that brings bad luck: “one was never to wish luck to someone going hunting or fishing, as it was seen as a jinx” That, according to the dictionary, is the definition of the word jinx. But is there such things as a jinx? The answer is Read More…
