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On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Arnoldsburg area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Read More…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – When 13-year-old Elijah Gibson-Holbert headed out for an evening ride on his dirt bike last August, he never expected his life would change by nightfall. That evening, an accident involving a motor vehicle left the Uniontown, Pa., teenager with multiple severe injuries, including a traumatic open fracture in his lower left leg where the bones had broken Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), has received federal approval to provide Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) for the 2026 summer period. This program assists eligible households in purchasing groceries during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. The 2026 Summer EBT program will run from Read More…
Leonard “Lynn” Allen Pumphrey, 51, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston. Lynn was born in Weston on October 14, 1974, son of Terry Lynn Pumphrey and the late Glenna May Pickens Jordan. Lynn is survived by his girlfriend, Jay Smith; father Read More…
Calhoun Board of Education I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Recognitions We invite parents to stay for the full board meeting; however, we understand you may need to leave. Please wait until after the board acknowledgements to leave. • FFA State Degree Recipients ➢ Laney Arnold ➢ Faith McClain • Band Spring Read More…
James Orland Epling, 87, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on May 5, 2026. James was born in Spencer, West Virginia, on July 30, 1938, a son of the late Beacher Johnson Epling and Edna Marple Epling. He was a former pastor, and a retiree from Read More…
CHANGES INCLUDE REMOVAL OF HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS ON SEVERAL LAKES May 6, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the following changes to boating regulations, effective immediately: These changes were approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2026 Regular Session. For more information on boating safety and regulations, visit wvdnr.gov/lands-waters/boating.
When: May 21st Time: 7am to 10am Where: CCCOA (Senior Center in Grantsville) Address: 105 Market Street Grantsville, WV 26147 MHHS will be providing blood work at a very low price! Remember to put this date on your schedule! * No food after midnight if you are having lab work done! We will have several Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today applauded the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to establish its new Special Missions Command in Kearneysville, West Virginia, calling it a major victory for national security, military readiness, and the Mountain State’s growing role in supporting critical federal operations. “This is a tremendous win for West Virginia and a powerful Read More…
Alfred Stuart Akeroyd Jr., 45, of Palestine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 5, 2026. Born on April 25, 1981, in Abington, he was the son of Alfred Akeroyd Sr. and the late Dorothy McGowan. Alfred proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later served as a firefighter for Read More…