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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY DELIVERS CONTINUED UPDATES ON STATE FLOOD RESPONSE

Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and Marion counties and has mobilized state resources to assist.  “Over the past few days, I’ve watched as West Virginians have come Read More…
Business Government

Waste Management Pickup order issued

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Friday directed the state’s largest waste pickup company to make modifications to its operations after complaints about garbage collection failures were filed with the Commission. Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, sparked the general investigation into Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc. He asked for the inquiry Read More…
Community News Regional News

Roane General Recipient of Healthy WV Award

2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award Recipients Named at Annual Conference   The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health’s Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buchannon on Friday, June 6, 2025. The event, Read More…
Community Events News West Virginia

WVDEP mobilizes more than 6,000 volunteers to remove more than 140 tons of trash during spring cleanup events

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than 6,000 volunteers joined forces across West Virginia this spring to clean up more than 140 tons of litter from roadways, streams, trails, and public lands. Through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Make It Shine and Adopt-A-Highway programs, volunteers helped clear nearly 900 miles of roadway and streambanks, Read More…
Government News

June 23rd Commission Meeting set for 2 p.m.

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Special Recognitions a. County Commissioner, Kevin Helmick b. County Commissioner, Roger Propst IV. Delegations/Requests a. Broadband Update – Melissa O’Brien, Manager of External Affairs, Citynet V. Unfinished Business a. Approval of Order Read More…
Government News Uncategorized Weather West Virginia

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY DELIVERS UPDATES ON FLOOD RESPONSE IN FAIRMONT

Fairmont, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and Marion counties and has mobilized state resources to assist. Flash Flooding began late Saturday evening in Ohio County, with roughly Read More…
Hunting

WVDNR NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WATERFOWL HUNT AT MCCLINTIC WMA

GAME HUNTERS HAVE UNTIL AUG. 15 TO APPLY FOR HUNT SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is now accepting applications for a controlled waterfowl hunt at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area near Point Pleasant in Mason County. Applications must be submitted online at WVhunt.com by midnight on Read More…