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Welch, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey awarded three new grants to support critical water and sewer projects in communities across the Mountain State. These grants will advance long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, improve public health, and support economic growth. “Today, we are making an investment in West Virginia’s future,” said Governor Morrisey. “Infrastructure projects like these are critical for Read More…
Wood County is issuing a spike alert. ODMAPs has two suspected overdoses and reports from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department suspect four possible overdoses. This makes four suspected overdoses in the last 24 hours. Please be advised that this alert may impact other surrounding counties. Westbrook will be distributing Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, Read More…
Virginia Mae Neely, 82, or Orma, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Roane General Hospital Long-Term Care, Spencer, WV. She was born on December 10, 1942. Around 1972 Virginia went to live with Lida Bailey. She lived with her until Lida passed in October 2010, at which time Patricia Butler began Read More…
Sherrie Ann Carter, 68, of Orma, West Virginia, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Clay Health Care Center. She was born March 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Ernest Clifford and Mildred Ann Vaughan Carter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Randy Carter and brother Brian Read More…
In a complaint filed by Sheriff Graham Knight in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun, Thomas Gene Collins was arrested following an incident on May 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:25 p.m. in Grantsville, WV. Sheriff Knight made contact with Thomas Gene Collins at around 11:10 p.m. on the aforementioned date. When Sheriff Knight arrived, Collins was Read More…
Morgantown, W.Va. – Energy Express, a WVU Extension Service program in partnership with AmeriCorps, will induct its 2025 AmeriCorps cohort. 150 college-bound high school and college students as well as community volunteers will serve as AmeriCorps members in 22 counties across West Virginia this summer. Energy Express is a free summer program focused on literacy and Read More…
30TH ANNUAL BOWDEN FISHING DERBY AND EVENT AT LITTLE BEAVER STATE PARK SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 7 May 22, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Dayswill return June 7-8 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for Read More…
American Medicines Company will be the sponsors of the 2025 Hillbilly Golf Classic and the 19th Hole in One competition. Total of $10000 in prizes. This FIRST hole in one in The 19th Hole competition wins $5000! The 19th hole is the red mat near the tree line….prob 260 feet ish. Please help spread the Read More…
Steven Lowell Cooper, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, coach and community leader, passed away surrounded by family at his home in Spencer, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the age of 89.He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Carl W. and Mabel Price Cooper. He was a 1954 graduate of Spencer High School Read More…
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 29th, 2025 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Delegations/Requests IV. New Business a. Consider Funding Request for Wood Festival b. Consider Funding Request for Molasses Festival c. Buzzer for Handicap Entrance d. Covered Handicap Entrance and Ramp Adjournment – Next Meeting: June 10, 2025 @ 6pm ** Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 6pm: PUBLIC HEARINGS – Dilapidated Read More…