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Lesley “Rená” Mason, 34, of Petroleum, Ritchie County, West Virginia, was taken from her family far too soon on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born on April 24, 1992, Rená was the beloved daughter of Stanley and Stacey Goodnight. She was a loving and devoted mother whose greatest joy in life was her daughters, Zoey and Read More…
Mavis Jane (Collins) Adams, 91, of Walton, West Virginia, was born October 7, 1934, and passed away at home on August 5, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. She was the daughter of Shelby Burl and Beulah (Holbert) Collins of Walton. She was preceded in death by her parents, multiple siblings, and her husband, Read More…
On Monday, August 24, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Orma area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Sunday, Read More…
John Roger Wood, 76, of Grantsville, West Virginia, went home to be with his Savior on August 4, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1950, in Millstone, West Virginia, to John Guy Wood “Guy” and Velma Wood (Booher). John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathreen Hersman Wood of Grantsville, West Read More…
When the Waters Rose, West Virginia Rose Higher There are moments in Appalachia that never make the evening news. Moments that don’t involve politics, headlines, or recognition. They happen quietly on muddy hillsides, in flooded hollows, on front porches covered in silt, and in the hearts of people who simply decide that if their neighbor Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s total General Revenue Fund (GRF) Collections for July were $388 million, exceeding estimates by $11 million, or 3.0%. Year-over-year, total GRF collections increased by nearly $1 million, or 0.2%, compared to July 2025. “These results demonstrate that West Virginia is on solid financial footing because we’ve remained disciplined with taxpayer dollars,” said Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 10,2026 @ 8:00 am AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Open and Consider Bids for County Clerk Office Renovations VI. New Business a. Consider Funding Request – Upper West Fork CAP Inc. VII. Reports a. Sheriff Read More…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched a two-day Water Listening Tour across southern West Virginia, meeting with local residents, mayors, elected officials, public service districts, and water system operators to hear firsthand about the challenges facing aging water infrastructure and identify priorities for future investment. “Reliable water is essential to improving quality of life, Read More…
In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, Trooper Josh Richards, the Trooper stated that on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m.Trooper Richards was dispatched to the address of 348Klipstine Road, Big Springs, Calhoun County, WV 26136 for the possible location of a stolen vehicle reported out of Wood county. Read More…
Calhoun Board of Education MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA August 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 267 197 354 778 Passcode: ax3AN3W8 Dial in by phone +1 304-553-7794 ,929819627# United States, Charleston Phone conference ID: 929 819 627# I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Delegations IV. Board Acknowledgements Read More…