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Charleston – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding support for producers affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), USDA will deliver more than $16 billion in new Congressionally approved assistance. This builds on earlier USDA relief efforts, including $9.3 billion through Read More…
Hunters Encouraged to Participate in Big Buck Photo Contest for a Chance to Win Prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the buck firearms season will open on Monday, November 24. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their hunting license and stamps before the season Read More…
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Calhoun Composite Sqaudron, Calhoun Civil Air Patrol, will be conducting the ceremony at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville at Noon on 12/13/25. Commander Lew Craddock will lead to Calhoun efforts to join the more than two million volunteers Read More…
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Location: Mollohan Campus Community Center (MCCC), Glenville State University Glenville State University will host its 2nd Annual Rural Health Day, a campus-wide event dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of healthcare in rural communities. The day will feature student research, hands-on workshops, keynote presentations from noted medical professionals, and a vendor Read More…
Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State University has announced that they will not be renewing Head Football Coach Mike Kellar after the conclusion of the 2025 season. Kellar served in this capacity for seven seasons, compiling an overall record of (36-32). With combined stints at Concord, California (Pa.), Lenoir-Rhyne and Glenville State, Kellar has an overall career Read More…
West Virginia Did Not Comply With Intake, Screening, Assessment, and Investigation Requirements for Responding to Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect Why OIG Did This Audit? What OIG Found On the basis of our sample results, we estimated that 91 percent of the 100 screened-in family reports for our audit period were not in compliance Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey invite all West Virginians to take part in the cherished state holiday tradition of submitting photos of loved ones who serve or served in the United States Military or as first responders. These photographs will be featured on the annual Honor Trees displayed at the Read More…
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. As an alternative to burial, Serenity Whiskers and Wags will provide gentle, compassionate end-of life care and cremation services for your furry family members. The Cremation service is now being offered in Spencer, West Virginia at 206 Beauty Street at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home. Rob Kimes, Read More…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on November 13, 2025, said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due to alleged fraud. The secretary said after receiving data on SNAP recipients from 29 red states that “186,000 deceased men and women and children in this country Read More…