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Above photo: State Senator Ben Queen addresses supporters Tuesday night at the Bridgeport Conference Center, where he announced he will seek reelection to the West Virginia State Senate. Bridgeport, West Virginia – State Senator Ben Queen announced today that he will seek reelection to the West Virginia State Senate, continuing his service to the people Read More…
Chester Dillon Marks, 84, of Rosedale, West Virginia, passed away December 9, 2025, at Glenville Center. He was born December 6, 1941, at Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Finley Ralph and Flossie May Mackey Marks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Jeffro, Ronnie, Jerry, and an infant Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Discussion of Current and Future Projects; Roles and Responsibilities; Action Plans IV. Recess until 6:00 pm REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Special Recognition – Circuit Clerk, Sheila Garretson Retirement IV. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign Read More…
Richard Hosey, 88, of Grantsville, WV, passed away on December 13, 2025. He died at home peacefully surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1937, in Grantsville, WV, to the late former Ada Gibson “Nutter” and Hale Hosey. Rick is survived by his son Charles Richard “Richie” Hosey and Read More…
Thirty eight year old, Paul Richard Goodrich III of Chloe, WV has been arrested and charged with felony DUI 3rd offense following a 911 call by staff at Minnie Hamilton Health System. Following his arrest, the bond of Mr. Goodrich was set at $15,000 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait and the defendant is being held in Read More…
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By Shari Johnson, Publisher A few days ago, I set in my mind that I would square away the Health Insurance of our family 2026. Hearing all the chatter on the news and social media regarding the WV Marketplace seeing a significant increase I was prepared… or so I thought. I plugged all my information Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted measurable progress in West Virginia’s child welfare system, pointing to improved outcomes for children, families, and providers while continuing to address long-standing structural challenges within Child Protective Services. “One of my top priorities is bringing West Virginia children home and keeping them close to their families and communities Read More…
After a lot of effort by the Calhoun Family Resource Network, they are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a Federal Home Loan Affordable Housing Grant to make Bert’s Place a reality! A new life will be made for the former Red Devil Inn that goes back decades as a Restaurant, hotel, Assisted Read More…
North Star Board of Directors present L-R were: Executive Director Greg Collins, Shannan Tschopp, Janelle Seevers – President, Sharon Anderson, Allie Bettinger, Madison Gontarek, Mike Pifer – Vice President Saturday night was truly a winter wonderland in downtown Parkersburg as the Parkersburg Art Center hosted North Star Night Out 2025 once again. 207 tickets were sold for the annual Read More…