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Creston News: January Thaw uncovers Spring Hope

Rev . Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. Creston had a “January thaw” and the snow all melted and along the Richardsonville road some chickweed is now in bloom.  Now some streams are out of their banks. The former state chairwoman had Byron Fisher Read More…

Government News

Questions Once Again Arise with Grantsville’s January Council Appointment

Prior to the January 2nd, 2024 meeting, The Grantsville City Council had met on the previous Saturday in a meeting of questionable standing when it was held without notice to the public as required by law. At that meeting the Council voted between two applicants to appoint Emily Robinson to the position of City Councilwoman, Read More…

News Politics

The Current Federal Government has a Disturbing Pattern of not Protecting our Borders or our Elections

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been embroiled in battle with the federal government over an invasion of illegal aliens. Abbott cites not just the failure of the federal government to do its constitutionally required duties to protect our borders, but the willful misconduct by the White House in enabling the invasion. Abbott cites national security Read More…

News Obituary

Delmar “Duane” Adams Obituary

Delmar “Duane” Adams, 73, of Harrisville, WV, passed away January 20, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Ritchie County on Feb. 27, 1950, the son of the late Maxine Adams Wilson and Delmar Adams. He was a graduate of Harrisville High School Class of 1968. Duane loved to Read More…

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Statement from Mt. Zion PSD Board President Regarding 87% Increase

In a social media post, Aryeh White, Mt. Zion PSD Board President, gave a very clear explanation of the recent proposal made by Mayor Robert Petrovsky. There’s a lot of questions about the water rate increases that the Town of Grantsville is preparing. I’m going to explain as well as I can what’s happening and Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Health Takes Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks Against Water Systems

The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) within the West Virginia Department of H​​​ealth’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health is working with local water systems to reduce the risk of cyberattacks on public water and wastewater systems in West Virginia. Common goals of these cyberattacks may be to disrupt treatment and distribution, compromise email communication, Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble to Showcase Talent at the 2024 United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Tuba and Euphonium Workshop

Glenville State University is pleased to announce that its Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble has been invited to perform at the prestigious 2024 United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Tuba and Euphonium Workshop in Washington, D.C. This event, hosted by the top US Army Band, is a significant opportunity for the ensemble to showcase their musical Read More…

Government News Politics West Virginia

Saturday is the last day for a candidate to file to run for office in West Virginia’s May 14 Primary Election

Charleston, W. Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is reminding citizens interested in running for public office that Saturday, January 27, is the last day to file a Statement of Candidacy for the Primary Election.   The Primary Election is a preliminary election to nominate candidates of political parties for the corresponding General Election. In addition, non-partisan Read More…

Health News News Public Notice

Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Product Due to Microbial Contamination

Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2024 – Warren, NJ, Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination. In immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially Read More…