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Governor Morrisey and First Lady Invite West Virginians to Submit Photos for Annual Military and First Responder Honor Trees

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…

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New End of Life Pet Service offered in Spencer

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…

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All SNAP Recipients will have to Reapply According to Trump Administration

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…

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Creston News for Week of November 17th

The snow went away & the sun came out resulting in beautiful fall weather [rather than winter] but the Clinton’s Asiatic beetles [government lady bugs] also returned.  Somewhat unnerving sitting at breakfast and watching one of the invasive pests on top of the coffee cup. Ira Lynch who recently had shoulder surgery fell and now Read More…

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Glenville State Men’s Basketball to Host Over 2,000 Students at Kids Day Game on Nov. 21

GLENVILLE – Glenville State University Athletics is proud to announce that over 2,000 West Virginia elementary and high school students will be in attendance for our annual Kids Day game at the beautiful Waco Center. GSU Men’s Basketball will play host to Bluefield State on Friday, November 21st, for a 12 p.m. tipoff on McPherson Read More…

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Congratulations to Pleasant Hill Elementary School for their Academic Achievements

Prinicpal Ashley Cunningham shared exciting and wonderful news with the Calhoun community. This week she received a letter from State Superintendent of Schools, Michele Blatt, recognizing Pleasant Hill School for achieving an Exceeds Standard performance level in Academic Progress: English Language Arts and Academic Progress: Mathematics on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard. “This is a significant accomplishment and reflects the dedication Read More…

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Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces More Than $4 Billion in Energy Investments, 4,200 Jobs in Less Than One Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a bold demonstration of energy leadership and economic revitalization, Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia has secured nearly $4.2 billion in private-sector energy investments and more than 4,200 new jobs all within the past four weeks.“West Virginia is asserting itself as a dominant force in American energy,” said Governor Morrisey. “We’re not Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Issues Statement Following Tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine

Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Morrisey issued the following statement after the tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine:  At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County had receded sufficiently for rescue crews to safely enter. The team began their search, examining every section as they advanced underground. At 7:37 Read More…