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\The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is emphasizing the value of WV Wraparound during Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting its role in providing essential home- and community-based services for children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs. Designed for children with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disorders (SED), WV Wraparound Read More…
Clendenin, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey was joined by Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers, Division of Natural Resources Director Brett McMillion, and local residents for the official opening of the Elk River Rail Trailhead in Clendenin. The Elk River Rail Trail is 52 miles of trail running alongside the Elk River from Gassaway to Clendenin. The Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the hiring of two key positions in the Department of Health (DH) and the Department of Human Services (DoHS). Virginia Payne has been appointed as General Counsel for DH and Chanin Krivonyak has been appointed as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel for DoHS. “I’m excited to bring two Read More…
Parkersburg, W.Va. – National Police Week (May 11-17) is being celebrated this week. On Monday, the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge No. 79 hosted their annual ceremony in Parkersburg marking the occasion. The FOP Blennerhassett Lodge consists of law enforcement officers from the Parkersburg Police Department, the Vienna Police Department, the Williamstown Police Department, the Read More…
In the May term of Calhoun Circuit Court for the Grand Jury, the following indictments were returned:
The Grantsville Municipal Election schedule for June 3rd, 2025 had a question raised by voters as to why there was not a write -in space on the paper ballot, since there was a write in candidate. Upon contacting Casto and Harris Printing, who printed the ballots, their staff said that unless there was more than Read More…
Parkersburg, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the signing of legislation to increase law enforcement presence in schools while streamlining the officer certification process. This new law allows law enforcement officers to satisfy certain training requirements on school grounds, strengthening school safety and encouraging officers to complete ongoing education in their local communities. “West Virginia Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that 103 cities and towns throughout West Virginia are hosting municipal elections this year. A list of those municipalities can be found HERE. Cities and towns will offer early voting and absentee voting. Voters should contact their municipal recorder or clerk to learn about their early voting opportunities. Several Read More…
2025 West Virginia Festival Guide MAY 5/12-5/18 – West Virginia Strawberry Festival II – Buckhannon5/16-5/17 – Mountain Mud – Bradshaw5/17 – Beltane in the Hills – Buckhannon5/17 – Malden Salt Fest – Charleston5/17 – WVPubFest – Ghent5/17 – Moonlight Market I – Morgantown5/17 – Taste of Parkersburg – Parkersburg5/17-5/18 – Bringing in the May Fairie Festival – Berkeley Springs5/17-5/18 – Founders Day/Martinsburg Heritage Fair and Festival – Martinsburg 5/22-5/24 – Three Rivers Festival – Fairmont5/23-5/25 – Vandalia Gathering – Read More…
Registation for Calhoun County 4-H is now open, contact jamie.mullins@mail.wvu.edu for more information.