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The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have been awarded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fraud Framework Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The $331,424 grant will support coordinated efforts between BFA and OIG to help the Read More…
Fifth route launched in new scenic drives programWATCH EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUMGHENT, WV — Gov. Justice held a celebration today to debut Heritage Highway, the newest route of the West Virginia Mountain Rides program. Heritage Highway, a scenic loop that leads travelers throughout the southern region of the state, marks the fifth route of the West Virginia Mountain Rides Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA), in partnership with the Filipino American Association of West Virginia, is excited to announce the first Filipino Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 19th, from 1-6 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “In celebration of Filipino American History Month, HHOMA is proud to co-host the first-ever Filipino Read More…
By: Route 33 Wrestling, LLC. Spencer, WV – Wrestling fans across the state are gearing up for Route 33 Wrestling’s highly anticipated event on Saturday, November 9th, set to take place at the Armory on Main Street in Spencer, WV. As the bi-monthly promotion closes in on its final two shows of 2024, the stakes Read More…
The Calhoun County Board of Education met for their LSIC October Meeting at the Arnoldsburg Elementary School. Following the call to order and Pledge of Allegiance, delegations were permitted to speak. Stephanie Hartshorn addressed the Board regarding an incident involving her granddaughter. Mrs. Hartshorn informed the School Board that her granddaughter was recently crossing the Read More…
The use off essential oils to improve health and wellbeing dates back thousands of years. It’s not as if it’s a new concept. It is however a very questioned concept by the medical industry. I am of the opinion that “some” of that is derived from the pharmaceutical side which makes billions off of medical Read More…
Westyn Bean Bailey, newborn son of Austin Lee Bailey and Akeara Dawn Webb passed away October 9, 2024 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. In addition to his parents he is survived by his half sister, Gabriella Resko; His paternal grandparents, Dennis and Kathy Bailey; His maternal grandparents, Donna Starcher and Adam and Chasta Martin Read More…
According to information from the First Energy site update, areas in Braxton and portions of Calhoun have lost power. The cause is currently under investigation but restoration is slated for 9:30 a.m., October 14th, 2024.
I spent another week, in between my day job, pondering another Grantsville Council meeting. This meeting was not specifically on our water issues, in fact the first part was quite ok from a 1982 Foundation point of view. Even if the discussion was a little too argumentative, we did make progress on securing water service Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Building Halloween party will be held Saturday, October 26 at the old school house. Helpers are still needed as are helpers for the Christmas Party. Randy Tucker, age 69, passed away on October 6. Debbie Griffin was consulting Read More…
