A Sunday afternoon tragedy tore at the fabric of the Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department as the community lost a young firefighter trying to rescue a mother and young child, and all were lost. Firefighter John Dean Forbush, 24, died Sunday according to the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department when he attempted a rescue. A woman lost Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging churches, schools, veterans’ organizations, civic groups, local governments, and communities across West Virginia to participate in a statewide bell-ringing ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Mountain State’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. “America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the next seven schools that will receive certified therapy dogs as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. “Bringing these seven additional dogs into our Friends With Paws therapy dog program will greatly enhance our Communities In Schools initiative,” First Lady Read More…
