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BECKLEY, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the West Virginia State Police have arrested 60 illegal immigrants in the state since beginning operations through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program. “My administration continues to take aggressive action to combat illegal immigration with the support of President Donald Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, and ICE,” said Read More…
Newly appointed Commissioner Lee Rush was sworn into office Wednesday, Ocrttober 22nd, 2025 by Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Commissioner Rush stood with as with his mother who was holding the family Bible for his swearing in ceremony. Congratulations Commissioner Rush!
Robert Lee Nicholas, 65, of Orma, West Virginia, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home. He was born October 17, 2025, at Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Doy and Margie Arna Groves Nicholas. He is survived by brother Junior McCumbers (Wandalea) of Orma, WV; uncles James Groves of Orma, WV and Read More…
In the case of State of West Virginia, Sgt. Kevin Williams vs. James Forrest Blankenship, 25-F-11 , the jury trial began Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. James Blankenship had been charged with three felonies: Malicious Assault, Domestic Assault and Felony in possession of a Firearm. In his opening Statements, Prosecutor Michael Hicks laid out the events Read More…
In complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Clay County on Monday, October 20th, 2025, Tpr. L.E. Whitt stated that on October 18, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Tpr. Whitt and Trooper C.A. Lane were dispatched to 3149 Clinic Drive, Chloe, WV for a report of gunfire being exchanged between neighbors. When the Troopers arrived Read More…
William “Bill” Law of Parkersburg will be preaching Sunday morning October 27th, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Grantsville at the 11:00 o’clock a.m. service. Brother Bill, who is remembered affectionately by many as “Bird”, was born and raised in Calhoun County, and was instrumental in the encouragement of countless youth and adults throughout Read More…
With a full schedule of hearings and trials, Judge Anita Harold Ashley continued multiple cases prior to the Jury trial of James Forrest Blankenship that began at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21st with opening statements. At the close of day the State of West Virginia, Prosecutor Michael Hicks had rested and the case Read More…
Delores Madeline Yoak 83 of Grantsville WV passed away Sunday October 19, 2025, at her residence after a short illness. She was born June 20, 1942, in Wirt County, the daughter of the late James J and Clara M Jones Kelley. Madeline spent several years taking care of the elderly. She enjoyed attending sings with Read More…