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West Virginia Experiencing Long-Lasting Fall Foliage

Perfect fall conditions continue to linger across Almost Heaven Charleston, W.Va. – As October comes to an end, astonishing fall color can be found in all nine travel regions of the Mountain State. West Virginia’s hills and valleys continue to transform with colorful hues, making this season one of the longest-lasting autumns the state has experienced Read More…

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Lorena M. McKown Obituary

Lorena M. McKown, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  She was born on November 21, 1937 in Annamoriah, West Virginia, and was a resident of Barberton for most of her life.  Lorena was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ethel Rader; brother, Gene Rader; husband, Garrell “Mac” McKown and great-grandson, Logan Seabolt.  Read More…

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Debbie Sue Wagoner Obituary

February 4, 1953 – October 27, 2024 Debbie Sue Wagoner, 71, of Spencer, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born February 4, 1953, at Spencer, the daughter of the late Alphas Orran Mike Nester and Mary Irene Nester Deweese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Read More…

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Edwin Warder Butler Obituary

Edwin Warder Butler, 75, of Orma, W.Va., died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, W.Va., after an extended illness. He was born on January 21, 1949, at Orma, the son of the late Victor A. and Madeline Wears Butler. Edwin was a retired 43-year employee of Quality Castings, Orrville, Ohio. His pastimes Read More…

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At 7 feet, 9 inches, Olivier Rioux is the world’s tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project

BY MARK LONG GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida’s basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pictures a day. Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won’t fit in the frame any other way. At 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters), Rioux Read More…

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Free Class: How to Identify a Public Threat

1863 TrainingThe Greene Center10494 Charleston Road, Kenna, WV, 25248 Monday, November 4th, 2024 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 REGISTER TODAY Recognize the signs of a potential threat & create a plan to protect your family! Join us for this free workshop where you will learn how to identify the signs of a potential threat, simple solutions to prevent an attack, and Read More…

Education News Schools

Dire Concern Over 2024 CMHS Testing Results

The information for this article came from SchoolDigger.com, a national database offering detailed profiles of over 136,000 public and private schools across the US, featuring enrollment data, test scores, and financial statistics. Their most recent update does not paint Calhoun Middle High School in a favorable light and should have the community taking a long Read More…