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The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July 11, 2025. The legislation impacts judicial authority related to service payments and aims to promote consistency, efficiency, and Read More…
An apprenticeship readiness program is being held at the laborers training center in Mineral Wells. There is a possibility for funding of a bus for transportation for that week. If interested in attending this event, please contact Cyndi Auth, Director of the Workforce Development Board MOV or Commissioner Eric Lupardus. For more information you can Read More…
Delbert N. Sears, 93, passed away on June 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Delbert was born October 25, 1931, and raised in Walnut, Calhoun County. In his later years, he loved telling stories from his days “up on Walnut”. Like the day as a little kid, he broke his arm playing Read More…
Photos provided by members of council and Mayor The newly elected officials were given 20 days from the certification of the election to be sworn in to their new positions. Grantsville Mayor elect, John Villines and the new council will take office July 1st with their first official meeting to be held on July 7th, Read More…
Chester, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297 establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The center will place an increased focus on American constitutional studies, mold students into responsible leaders and informed citizens, and present fact-based instruction on America’s founding and the achievements of Western Read More…
American Medicines Company (AMC) continues to work hard to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in West Virginia with a focus on Calhoun County. The Company led by Crystal Mersh aims to bring high-tech jobs into the area and revitalize the local economy by manufacturing critical medicines like those for blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. Read More…
Doris Ann Williams, 86, of Third Run Road, Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born October 7, 1938 in Grantsville, WV; daughter of the late Clay and Esther (Bell) Francis. Doris is a graduate of Calhoun County Read More…
Beckley, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defending the religious liberty of West Virginia families. This announcement comes as a new legal challenge is filed on behalf of Miranda Guzman, a Raleigh County mother suing the West Virginia State Board of Education and the Raleigh County Board of Education. Guzman is Read More…
Ada Carpenter (Houchin), 94, of Lodi, Ohio, departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2025, in Ashland, Ohio. She was born on September 27, 1930, in the vicinity of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Guy and Dora Price Carpenter. Ada, the beloved wife of the late Forest Houchin. She is survived by Read More…
