Government News

From the Office of Prosecutor Michael Hicks, This Weeks Court Actions

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 State vs. Ryan Snider- Pre-Trial Rescheduled to July 18 @ 2:30pm Grand Jury * All True Bills  Sgt Williams  *Parks Metheney – Domestic Battery, a Misdemeanor – Strangulation, a Felony Trp Richards * Jody Satterfield –  Attempted Murder, a Felony  –  Attempted Arson, a Felony  Cpl Young  * Edward Fields – Grand Larceny, Read More…

Community Government News

Grantsville Town Council Meeting Brings Consolidation Consideration and Many, Many Questions

The Town of Grantsville Council held their May meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 6 p.m. in the City Office. Another well attended meeting by a concerned community about what the effect of the town decision makers will be on the not only town residents but those in outlying areas effected by both the consolidation Read More…

Government News

WVDOH rolls out $191 million in federally funded paving projects

NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Department of Transportation ​ The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has more than $191 million in federally funded paving projects scheduled for fiscal year 2024. The total includes $76.7 million for projects on state interstates, $40 million for projects on US highways, and $74,387,500 for other state and US Read More…

News Politics

Warner reminds voters that May 8th is the deadline to request an Absentee Ballot for the 2024 Primary Election

Charleston, W.Va – The deadline for a registered West Virginia voter to request an absentee ballot for the May Primary Election is Wednesday, May 8th. Absentee ballot applications must be received by county clerks on this date. Qualified voters are eligible to vote absentee by mail if they meet one of the reasons listed in WV law. Additionally, Read More…

News Obituary

Terry Mounts Obituary

Terry Joe Mounts, 58, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly at his home on May 4, 2024.  He was born August 29, 1965, in Tanner, WV, a son of the late Aubrey and Dorothy Allison Mounts. Terry enjoyed spending his time with his wife and children, and was an avid hunter and angler. He Read More…

News Obituary

Chester Calvin Cunningham Obituary

Chester Calvin Cunningham, 69, of Sinking Springs, Mt. Zion, WV, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born October 18, 1954, a son of the late. Lester Leonard and Willodene Summers Cunningham. He was a US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Read More…

Community Events Government Schools

Labrador Retriever Cocoa Arriving for CMHS June 12

Governor and First Lady announce the next 6 therapy dogs to be placed throughout the state CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in Communities In Schools sites across West Virginia as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. The addition Read More…