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Lawmakers say they are in the dark about why families can’t access a school clothing allowance program yet BY AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks at a news conference about potentially using federal anti-poverty dollars to fund a private education initiative on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the West Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following waters were stocked with channel catfish during the weeks of June 22 and June 29: For more information about channel catfish stockings, visit at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. Anglers may also find out what waters have been stocked by calling the stocking hotline at 304-558-3399. Read More…
WACO Oil and Gas confirmed that a helicopter which crashed on Friday, July 10th, 2026 around 7:45 a.m. was flown by Waco employee, 57 year old Leo Basile, who perished in the crash. The crash occurred close to a cabin owned by I.L. Morris in area of Huntersville, West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County.
On Monday, July 27, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Grantsville 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 Sunday, Read More…
Annabelle Starcher, 83, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at home Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was born April 13, 1943 in Grantsville, WV, a daughter of the late Louis “Jake” G. Hathaway and Zoda Buck Hathaway. Annabelle was a homemaker and attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed spending quality time with her beloved Read More…
U.S. weekly electric output topped 100,000 GWh for the first time in history, underscoring the value of sustained investment in the grid WASHINGTON, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. electric output hit an all-time high last week, surpassing 100,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) for the first time ever, according to new data released today by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Read More…
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today launched the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, a nationwide initiative inviting hospitals to serve healthier, more nutritious meals. The voluntary pledge encourages hospitals to reduce highly processed foods and prioritize nutrient-dense options that align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Read More…
Dr. Myron Guiler preached at and blessed several Calhoun County Churches, often traveling with the Marietta Bible College Choir with students from around the world. Pastor Myron Kenneth Guiler went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 4, 2026. He passed at 12:24 a.m. in Marietta Memorial He is survived by his wife Read More…