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Shari Johnson, Publisher I Just wanted to take a minute this morning before heading to church to share my two favorite moments of the 2024 Calhoun Lincoln Day Dinner. I’ll share the story later today and more news, but for now just this. Governor Jim Justice was such an encourager last night. He is an Read More…
Submitted by Aryeh White While I commend Commissioner Propst for his efforts to formalize the process by which our local government gives aid to worthy causes, the line of the needy that forms at each Commission meeting is symptomatic of a larger issue. It is a sickly community whose greatest remaining recourse is government, yet Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has awarded a $6.7 million contract to the March-Westin Company, Inc. of Morgantown to construct a new Tomblin Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center and Elk Viewing Platform in Logan County. Construction on the new facility will begin this spring Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility: “The news of Cleveland-Cliffs closing their Weirton operation hits me like a ton of bricks. Nearly 900 West Virginia jobs are lost; it’s a gut punch to families, to the community and to our state’s very spirit. And Read More…
Glenville State University’s Pioneer Debate team competed in the National Educational Debate Association’s (NEDA) Tartan Tournament at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH February 9-10. The policy tournament featured more than 30-teams from Slippery Rock University, Wayne State University, University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College, Glenville State University, Capital University, and Indianapolis Math & Science Read More…
Doris Tanner Dickens, 89, of Nebo, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024, while receiving care through HospiceCare. Doris was born in Bolt, WV, on May 21, 1934. She was the daughter of Wayne Cozart (Oak Hill, WV) and Edith Wilcox (Sandusky, OH). Doris was a member of Nebo Baptist Read More…
JAMES KEITH HARDMAN James Hardman appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley in Case 24F2 with his attorney Calvin Honaker. Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks summarized that a plea agreement had been reached with the defendant in which Mr. Hardman will plea guilty to the charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, count 2 of Read More…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital patient Addison Schrock, 10, of Acme, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® Champion Child for West Virginia. Addison’s story began at age 2, when she faced chronic kidney problems. From ages 2 to 6, Addison was in and out of the hospital with frequent infections. Read More…
