Entrepreneurship is the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of our communities. As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week from February 15-22, we recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners who take risks, bring ideas to life, and drive our state forward. National Entrepreneurship Week is the perfect time to Read More…
NWS Gives Flood Warnings but Rain Amounts have Decreased
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHTThis Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia.DAY ONE…Tonight.Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday.Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more Read More…
WVDNR STOCKS 86 WATERS DURING WEEK OF FEB. 3
ANGLERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2025 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of Feb. 3: While daily trout stockings are not announced in advance, the WVDNR publishes a list Read More…
Glenville State University Now Offering Five New MBA Programs, Including AI Program
Through an exciting partnership with RIZE Education, Glenville State University is now offering five new, cutting-edge MBA programs! These programs are a result of hard work and dedication on the part of the Glenville State University Business Department and University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin’s commitment to provide innovative, fully online programs available to WV, Read More…
Oris Melvin Hicks Obituary
Oris Melvin Hicks, 89, of Grove City, Ohio passed away at home on February 12, 2025. Mell was born in Roane County, West Virginia, to Beulah and Dallas Hicks and is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: James Hicks, Lois McDowell, Norman Hicks, and David Hicks, and his son Charles Melvin Hicks. He Read More…
North Star Child Advocacy Center Provides a Detailed Look at the Numbers
North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) has dissected the number of forensic interviews that took place during the 2024 calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) to provide the community with a detailed look at what they are doing for Wood County. “When I spoke to the Wood County Commission about the possibility of being included in their budget in November of 2023, Commissioner Couch asked me how Read More…
January Magistrate Disposition Report
Felony Case Reports Misdemeanor Case Reports
Bailey Convicted of
Deputy C.R. Stevens executed a search warrant at 247 Country Lanes Road, Mt. Zion on January 12th 2025. Pursuant to the search warrant Deputy C.R. Stephens located white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana within the bedroom of Donna Bailey. Bailey took the Deputy directly to Read More…
CMHS WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM ON SALE NOW!
The Winter Sports and Activity Programs were delayed due to circumstances beyond the Cheerleaders control, but they’re now available and worth the wait! The program is filled with school information and beautiful color ads and photographs of students, athletes and more! The $10 cost will go to supporting the CHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad and be Read More…